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How Is MS Fatigue Assessed?...Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Almost 4 out of every 5 people with MS experience...reactions1comment
Emotional Changes...When thinking about multiple sclerosis (MS), we often think of the physical symptoms like pain, numbness, or trouble with walking. However, MS...
MS and Trouble Swallowing...Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, progressive condition that affects the central nervous system. As MS causes damage to the nerves, it...reactions12comments
Bowel Problems...Although symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) vary significantly between people, bowel problems are common. Bowel issues can be difficult to deal with...
Have MS and Work From Home? Watch Your Screen Time...Before the pandemic took hold a year ago, just 17 percent of US employees worked from home at least 5 days a...reactions4comments
Sometimes, I Still Don't Believe It All...As of this writing, I’ve been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis for over 23 years. I am 45 years old and have been...reactions15comments
Caregiver Perspective: Understanding Immunosuppression...My husband, Lynn, began taking Ocrevus® (ocrelizumab), to treat his primary-progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) in March. As his caregiver, one of my...reactions6comments
Thyroid Issues and MS: How Common Are They?...A few years ago, I was in and out of the doctor with constant symptoms of severe fatigue, low immune system, insomnia...reactions7comments
More Life Hacks for MSers...Nearly 2 years ago I put together a list of my favorite MS tricks and tips, and the responses that I have...reactions12comments
My First Ocrevus Infusion...Up until about a year ago, I was doing very well on Tysabri, and it seemed like my relentless wave of relapses...reactions9comments
MS: The Disease of Patience...Multiple sclerosis is a disease that revolves around patience. There are many aspects of living with MS that force you to slow...reactions13comments
Kathy...I write this as Kathy's husband of 41 years. I enjoy reading how people cope with this disease - I still find...reactions4comments
"Life Hacks" for MSers...“Life hacks” are a popular internet trend right now. They are basically any trick or shortcut that makes life a little easier...reactions36comments
Tips for Minimizing Your Fall Risk...Fall risks are all around, but when your mobility is impaired, fall risks are amplified. As such, so should be your awareness...reactions9comments
Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS)...MS-like symptoms can be caused by many things. Infections, injuries, vitamin deficiencies, and more can lead to neurological symptoms. But the symptoms...
Neurological Exam...One of the first steps in receiving an MS diagnosis is a neurological exam. Neurological exams can also help track the progression...
Lumbar Puncture...A lumbar puncture is a short procedure sometimes used to help diagnose MS. It is also called a spinal tap. A lumbar...
Magnetic Resonance Imaging...Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a common tool for diagnosing MS. Most people with MS have abnormal MRI scans. MRIs of both...
Ruling Out Other Conditions and Common Misdiagnoses...MS can present differently from person to person. It also has a wide variety of potential symptoms. This can make diagnosing MS...
