I Thought the Medicine Was Supposed to Help...You started experiencing some weird issues. Maybe your vision was blurry, or legs were weak, or your arms were numb. Perhaps you...reactions17comments
Switching DMTs: A Sometimes Necessary Hassle...Previously, I wrote about switching to a new DMT after years of being on Gilenya. Due to low lymphocyte counts, I was...reactions4comments
Shingles: Good Reason to Boost My Immune System...Patient Leader Jacqueline Harmon shared her experience with shingles while living with multiple serious health conditions. By now, I assume nearly everyone...reactions16comments
Don’t Let Heat Beat You...The recent escalation of temperatures in my home state made me immediately think of the dog days of summer even though it...reactions13comments
HSCT Part 3: Planning for Caregiving and Health Considerations...The next step after planning for treatment location and fundraising is, who will/can go with you? Questions that you need to ask...reactions2comments
Medical History...Taking a good medical history is the backbone of diagnosing MS. During the medical history, your doctor will ask you a lot...
How Does Environment Play a Role in MS?...There is still much that is unknown about the causes of multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers are exploring environmental factors that may contribute...
Sexual Healing: Why Masturbation is Good for Your Health...Constant readjustments of all kinds are necessary when we have a neurological condition. Multiple sclerosis seems to change how our bodies work...reactions7comments
The Psychology of Living With Chronic Pain...A shocking 67% of people with multiple sclerosis know what it is like to live with chronic pain. There are many different...reactions15comments
What To Do When You Overdo It...One long, exhausting day... That’s all it takes to throw my life and health off track. When this happens it’s not even...reactions15comments
The Sacrifices We Make...For the most part, I tend to think my life with multiple sclerosis has gone well. Rather, it’s gone as well as...reactions3comments
The Differences With MS After The Ten Year Mark...A month or so back, I noticed a couple interactions in the comments section of one of my articles that got me...reactions217comments
MS & Progression Independent of Relapse Activity...The vast majority of those suffering from MS do so with the version known as relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS). This variety of MS...reactions18comments
Contact Us...Have a question? We’re here to help. Please email us at contact@multiplesclerosis.net. Please note that our team hours are Monday-Friday 8:30AM -...
HSCT Part 2: Planning for Treatment Location and Fundraising...I was mentally spent after I’d made the decision to go for HSCT, but when I was faced with the planning stage...reactions4comments
Dealing With Who I Was...Yesterday, while at a routine eye doctor appointment, while waiting for my eyes to dilate, I had a chunk of time to...reactions19comments
Stuck In My Own Prison...My husband and I like to watch a lot of prison shows on television. We are always so interested to see what...reactions63comments
Dimethyl Fumarate...Dimethyl fumarate is a generic drug approved to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults, including: The active ingredient is...
Perking Up with Provigil...When it comes to the many symptoms that come along with Multiple Sclerosis, crippling, heavy, all-encompassing fatigue is often listed as one...reactions15comments
Paying the MS Tax: The Day After Being Active...It’s time for me to talk about a pretty common occurrence in my life, those times when I have to “pay the...reactions131comments
