Diagnosed Late...I was diagnosed a few months before I turned 55. My husband also had been diagnosed with MS about 10 years earlier...reactionscomments
Slowing with Appreciation...MS has given me a second chance at life in many ways. Before I ran a business, I did homeschooling, and most...reactionscomments
Stronger Than Ever...Multiple sclerosis completely uprooted my life at 19 years old. I didn't know what is was or what I was supposed to...reactionscomments
Things to Remember if You Feel Like a Burden...A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis can elicit a wide range of fears and emotions. From that very first day when I was...reactions32comments
Every Day Is an Adventure I Didn’t Choose...It took 13 years and being destroyed by doctors who didn’t want to help me find out what was wrong with me...reactionscomments
I'm Still Me?...At 42 years of age I was diagnosed with MS. I had a husband, an 11-year-old son, and a 6-year-old son. My...reactionscomments
I Learned The Hard Way...So to answer the question, "What have you learned about yourself while managing MS", I would have to say I learned the...reactionscomments
The World of MS and a Trip to the Bathroom, Oh My...MS has claimed my bladder a little bit at a time over this long journey, until late last year when it went...reactions69comments
The Before and After of a Tysabri Infusion...During my life with multiple sclerosis, I have tried numerous treatments. From Avonex, to Copaxone, to Avonex and Copaxone at the same...reactions56comments
Life With MS: Numbness & Tingling...As I was looking through some of my past articles today, I realized that I haven’t really ever covered one of my...reactions29comments
Community Views: The Language of "MS Warrior"...The term “MS Warrior” is a phrase often found and used within the multiple sclerosis (MS) community, and we wanted to learn...reactions12comments
Cog-Fog...Okay, let me just start off by saying I don't embarrass easily. I'm a very open person and I don't usually care...reactions128comments
Sensory Overload and Confusion...So I have mild long-term symptoms. Cognitive stuff is the real thing I struggle with. Most of it I cannot explain to...reactions4comments
No One Is Listening and I Feel so Alone!...In 2017 I started getting these strange muscle contractions in my back on the right flank. I am a nurse so tired...reactions2comments
My Multiple Sclerosis Story...When I was 20, I received the news that would change my life forever. I had been attending college in Dallas and...reactions1comment
The Joy of Getting a Spinal Tap...Getting a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis does not come easily. I’m not even referring to the onslaught of symptoms, less than qualified...reactions50comments
Arm Drops Keep Reminding Me of MS...I am in the kitchen reaching for an onion when my arm freezes. I am holding a jar of body cream and...reactions12comments
MS Over 10 Years...This year marks a very special year for us here at MultipleSclerosis.net. In 2023, we are celebrating our 10th site anniversary while...reactions7comments
Bathroom Burdens: Chronic Constipation and MS...Multiple sclerosis can cause all sorts of symptoms that in turn can create problems. One such symptom is chronic constipation. On too...reactions50comments
Easy, Healthy Ways to Prevent Muscle Spasms...MS patients commonly suffer from muscle spasms, which may involve sustained muscle contractions that are excruciatingly painful, or sudden, involuntary movements. The...reactions17comments
