Why I Do What I Do...If nothing less, COVID-19 and the protests have highlighted systemic inequities faced by Black Americans. Multiple sclerosis research is no different. That...reactions6comments
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America - MSAA...The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is a national nonprofit organization and leading resource for the entire MS community, improving lives...
Community Rules...These rules apply to all activity on MultipleSclerosis.net or Health Union operated properties, including but not limited to the website, MultipleSclerosis.net Facebook...
My Nurse Stole My Dignity...I've lost a lot in my 23-plus years of living with Multiple Sclerosis. My career, numerous partners and relationships, my ability to...reactions51comments
Who Is Part of Your Healthcare Team?...MS is a lifelong condition with many symptoms. There are many other conditions that can come with MS. This makes a strong...
Speech Problems...Your lungs, diaphragm, vocal cords, lips, and tongue all work as a team to help you speak. Fatigue and damage to your...
Are Sciatica and MS Related?...Sciatica is pain from an injured or irritated sciatic nerve. This is the longest, thickest nerve in the body. It starts in...reactions14comments
My Journey With MS...Hi, my name is Jane. I'm a 52-year-old nurse by profession and mother of 3 grown-up children, one biological and two adopted...reactions4comments
Isolation and Fatigue...Mental health is one of the most critical pieces of our overall health we can tend to, but it is often glossed...reactions27comments
Life With MS Fatigue Feels Like a Story for Oprah...I hate when extreme fatigue messes up my whole day. Today is no different. I had things to do. A list of...reactions22comments
MS Versus the Swedish Healthcare System...In this article, I'm talking about the Swedish healthcare system in general terms. Denied insurance, medical debt, flare-ups due to financial stress...reactions6comments
People Will Get Tired Of You Being Sick...Living with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis often means that you have to face some very hard truths. You might have...reactions18comments
Frequently Asked Questions about Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may...
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or...
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such...
Coping with Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition...
Coping with Mental Health: Psychotherapy...Psychotherapy is also known as talk therapy, counseling, or simply therapy. Psychotherapy is used to help with a wide range of mental...
Mental Health Myths and Facts...There are many myths and misconceptions about mental health. Because of the stigma around mental health conditions, it is important to know...
Understanding Vaccine Recommendations and Multiple Sclerosis...Vaccines teach the immune system to protect the body from infection. Because illness can worsen the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), preventing...reactionscomments
Jackie Zimmerman...Jackie was previously an advocate on MultipleSclerosis.net. Jackie Zimmerman has been in the patient advocacy game for well over a decade. She...
