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
I See You...My dearest friend recently wrote a blog post that I just loved. She describes how now that she is grieving the loss...reactions8comments
The Real Meaning of Relaxation...The dictionary defines relaxation as "the state of being free from tension and anxiety." Typically, relaxation is lying around and doing whatever...reactions26comments
Wait, Who is Making My Medical Decisions?...I’m not going to pretend to be anywhere near close to fully educated on how health insurance works. However, as someone who...reactions10comments
Bridging the Beverage Divide in My Marriage...One of the biggest cultural divides is between the coffee-drinking world and the tea-consuming world. For decades, that divide existed in my...reactions12comments
The Little MSer Who Could...As an MSer, one of the biggest obstacles I have faced since my diagnosis in 2020 was losing my natural ability to...reactions6comments
Can't Stop, Won't Stop...My MS journey began in 2012 with a misdiagnosis from a neurologist who said my lesions were nothing to worry about, so...reactions1comment
The Power of Bare Feet...Recently, actress Christina Applegate accepted her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She did so barefoot and posted an image of...reactions14comments
Finding Grace...Fatigue is my number one MS symptom struggle. It lingers. It holds on for dear life and makes it difficult to focus...reactions13comments
TK Sellman...TK was previously a health leader on MultipleSclerosis.net. TK Sellman, RPSGT CCSH is a career journalist (Columbia Chicago, ’90). She was diagnosed...
Trying to Avoid the Hassles of Healthcare...Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just go see your neurologist when your MS starts to act up or you’re not...reactions15comments
Community Shares: The Painful Reality of Shingles...We asked our community of patient leaders to share about their shingles experiences. What topped the list of challenges when dealing with...reactionscomments
Community Shares: Did Your Doctor Talk to You About Shingles?...For many people, a shingles diagnosis will come as a painful surprise. But about 1 out of every 3 people in the...reactions11comments
Diagnosis Delayed...In July 1985 I checked my blind spot while driving and was hit with a lightning strike from my neck to my...reactionscomments
