5 Ways to Find the Best Neurologist for Your MS Needs...When I was diagnosed in 1986, my neurologist told me to go home and call him if I experienced any symptoms. He’d...reactions4comments
The Problem with Progression...Of late, the MS has been giving me a pretty good a** whuppin'. It's getting harder for me to stumble around my...reactions3comments
Tips on Living with the Emotional Side of Multiple Sclerosis...I recently went to see a Broadway show in New York City about the life and music of Carole King. I had...reactions8comments
MS In America 2016: Being Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis...The team at MultipleSclerosis.net conducted a large, extensive survey among people living with MS, with the goal of gaining a better understanding...reactions1comment
Remind Me Not to Forget: A Few Ways I Remember..."Hey Matt, could you remind me not to forget to do this really important thing?" - Someone who doesn't actually want to...reactions9comments
How I Deal With MS Stress...Stress comes in innumerous forms and can manifest itself in a multitude of ways, affecting each “victim” completely differently. Everyone deals with...reactions5comments
How Old Am I Again?...Some days, I have to remind myself that I’m a young girl in her mid-20s. Some days, my body makes me feel...reactions2comments
Taking a Break from Stressing Out Can Be Stressful...From the moment I wake up to the moment I go to bed, I try to stay busy. Not because I have...reactions19comments
Mood Swings...Mood swings with MS can come out of nowhere! The smallest inconvenience can cause a huge wave of emotions, as Brooke illustrates...reactions5comments
Mental Health & Chronic Illness: Therapy Myths...Living with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis is challenging, not only physically, but mentally as well. For some people, a diagnosis...reactions5comments
Let's Address The Elephant in the Room-Depression and MS...I want to write about something that I feel is sadly, often swept under the rug and left to go unnoticed. It’s...reactions8comments
Do You Know Enough about Where to Learn More? Here's How to Become Better-Informed...These days, you have to know an awful lot to know the right thing to do. People with MS can never know...reactionscomments
Preparing for your Neurologist Appointment...Everyone gets those reminder telephone calls before their appointment about what time to get there, to bring the most recent insurance card...reactionscomments
Staying Organized to Reduce Stress...Nothing stresses me out faster than not being able to find something. I know this is more of an issue for me...reactions2comments
Multiple Sclerosis and Unexpected Changes...Change. It can't be avoided, it almost always can't be controlled, and is often somewhat unpredictable. No matter the scale, from the...reactions18comments
Your Anger Can Be a Gift...Living with multiple sclerosis can be an emotional rollercoaster. Anger is a common sentiment with complex causes that an individual fighting an...reactions6comments
On Deaf Ears and People Who Are Helpless...Here is the thing. I tell my loved ones the total truth about how I am feeling about my physical and or...reactions1comment
The Unveiling of My MS...Telling people about my diagnosis was something I really struggled with. I was scared people would look at me differently and that...reactions4comments
Not Fitting in Because of Your Illness...There are a lot of ways a chronic illness, like multiple sclerosis, can impact someone’s life. You’ve, no doubt, read about the...reactions32comments
Cooking With a Chronic Illness...Living with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis can make the most mundane of tasks incredibly difficult. Fatigue, mobility issues, pain, and...reactions18comments
