Identity Crisis...How do we view ourselves and what does that say to the outside world? Having a serious disease challenges our identity at...reactions6comments
Becoming a Mom with MS...I’ve known since I was very young, that I truly wanted one thing in life: to be a momma. So, of course...reactions9comments
MS, the Birth of My Triplets, and the Aftermath...I will never forget the fear and anxiety I felt knowing not only was I about to welcome three babies into the...reactions2comments
MS Comic: Injectables...Treatments for multiple sclerosis vary in their delivery methods. Medications can be given intravenously in infusion centers, some medications are simply a...reactions10comments
The Sand Trap...I had just moved to Florida and was working in a physical therapy clinic when I met Renie Calkin. This was only...reactions6comments
Vindicated, Scared, Win...It's 2018 and I just found out I have MS. All these years I've tried to make doctors understand that there is...reactions1comment
I Didn't Need a Cheeseburger...The summer of 2018 was a tipsy one for me. It was before I was diagnosed and before any of us knew...reactions3comments
Coaching Up!...I was a college soccer coach. While on vacation in Jamaica, I had my first known encounter with MS. The doctors there...reactions2comments
A Person Has to Accept What They Cannot Change...A person has to accept what they cannot change. In order to move on, to learn how to breathe again, to climb...reactions13comments
What’s New in MS?...Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable disorder, causing a variety of symptoms and lifestyle changes. Additionally, with the latest medical technology and research...reactionscomments
Still Living With a MonSter...I’m not sick, but I fit the description. So, I keep going back to the hospital. We exit the car, check in...reactions8comments
I Found Out Who I Was...When diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The life you once had, the dreams and ambitions suddenly without warning, are stripped away. It starts...reactions11comments
It's Just a Speed Bump...I've always been the rescuer and an adrenaline junkie. It was either on the ambulance or the fire dept., our business, or...reactionscomments
When I Felt Proud and Accomplished...I look at when I was first diagnosed with M.S., and to now, I have accomplished and am very proud that I'm...reactionscomments
Identifying New MS Symptoms Feels Like Opening Pandora's Box...Have you ever heard someone use the metaphor “opening Pandora’s box?” It is often used to refer to big trouble that can...reactions25comments
I Do Not Know How to Ask for Help...In the multiple sclerosis community, asking for help is highly encouraged! We are generous with each other. We share our time. We...reactions19comments
What I Thought Was Eczema Turned Out to Be Shingles...Editor’s Note: This article was written by Patient Leader Cora Lyn Sears and originally appeared on our partner site AtopicDermatitis.net. She describes...reactionscomments
My Shingles Surprise...Recently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases. It...reactionscomments
The Connection Between Chronic Health Conditions and Shingles...The two most common risk factors for developing shingles are older age and having a chronic health condition that impacts your immune...reactions4comments
What Causes Cognitive Dysfunction?...Everyone living with MS knows that mobility challenges are just a small part of the challenges we face, even though they tend...reactions37comments
