Tired of Explaining Yourself to the Entire World All the Time? Me Too!...“Lucy, you gotta lotta ‘splainin’ to do!” -Ricky Ricardo, from the series I Love Lucy. “I never explain anything.” -Mary Poppins, from...reactions46comments
MS & Night Sweats...Throughout my many years of living with multiple sclerosis, I’ve learned a lot about the disease: not only how it affects me...reactions45comments
I'll Be Alright...Greetings all. It has been quite a while since I’ve written. Earnestly, I made several attempts to write. I held the pen in my hand...reactions7comments
Warm Weather Worries...If you’re like me and you’ve lived with multiple sclerosis for a bit, there is a good chance you’ve experienced the effects...reactions7comments
MSAA’s Archived Digital Educational Program Dives Deep into MRI Comprehension...Watch “Understanding Your MRI” now available on-demand! This past June, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) teamed up with Jill Conway...reactionscomments
The High Cost of Medication In My Life...Three weeks ago, I had a non-damaging (ND) flare (I dislike the term ‘pseudo’). My feet and legs began to go numb...reactions8comments
Rediscovery...May was mental health awareness month and there were certainly lots of public service announcements aired on television and broadcast on the...reactions12comments
Memory and Thinking Problems...Multiple sclerosis (MS) can cause many symptoms. People with MS often have trouble with thinking, memory, and planning. These are called cognitive...
The Ultimate Contradiction: Mistrust of Doctors When You Are One...I was diagnosed in 2019 when I suddenly started having difficulty walking and using my hands, but it all started at least...reactions5comments
Getting Medical Care for People Who Are In Prison...Medical care for chronic illness is challenging under the best circumstances. Doctor visits, multiple medicines, side effects, insurance woes, and daily symptoms...reactions10comments
Am I Bad for the Earth?...Let us put this part to rest...global warming is real. We, particularly in the West, are destroying our own planetary home. This...reactions9comments
MS Comic: Support...We could all use a little extra support when it comes to setting and accomplishing new goals! A good support system is...reactions1comment
Erectile Dysfunction and Multiple Sclerosis...I am a pelvic floor physical therapist who treats men for sexual dysfunction. It is estimated that between 50-90% of men diagnosed...reactions13comments
In Search of the Perfect Pair of Shoes..."A shoe is not only a design, but it's a part of your body language, the way you walk. The way you're...reactions18comments
Doubt and Suspicion Are Painful...So many times in the community, our members express anger and dismay when loved ones or friends do not understand how this...reactions10comments
Numb Little Bug...I've always loved music. I enjoy music and songs of almost every genre. Listening to music has always been a great source...reactions4comments
MS Book Review: The Multiple Sclerosis Toolbox...How many of us have looked for some sort of manual, guide, or workbook for dealing with the day-to-day uncertainties of MS...reactions6comments
MS Through My Daughter's Eyes...Through the eyes of Emma Having a parent with Multiple Sclerosis doesn’t just affect them. It affects everyone who loves them, especially...reactions4comments
Watch MSAA’s “Keys to Adapting Your Environment” Webinar On-Demand...“The key to success is often the ability to adapt.” – Confucius Adapt. Modify. Change your perspective. The MS community has no...reactionscomments
Doors Opening...My MS journey, and I witness and see for many, is a narrative about doors closing. Having to leave my job because...reactions5comments
