Cognitive Changes...In multiple sclerosis (MS), the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks itself. This leads to damage in the central nervous system (CNS), including...
The Scary Aftermath of Being Sick...As I write this, I am recovering from my second bout with COVID-19. Thanks to the vaccine, this was a far different...reactions5comments
MS Comic: Finish Line...The idea for this comic was submitted by one of our very own community members! Sometimes our goals, or the finish line...reactions4comments
MSAA to Present Second Virtual Art Tour Featuring Artists With Multiple Sclerosis...Each year, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America’s (MSAA’s) Art Showcase celebrates beautiful artwork created by people with MS. Have you ever...reactions2comments
Dating with a Disease - Part One: Can/Should I?...OK, with everything I’ve written about over the years, you had to know I’d cover this part of my life too. Not because...reactions15comments
Darkhawk: An Interview About Marvel's New Superhero With MS...When you think superhero, what usually comes to mind is a pretty intimidating power pose and hefty muscles that can make any...reactions14comments
Cure Thyself!...The curious trend of complete strangers giving you advice on how to treat your disease. And the new cure sweeping the internet...reactions11comments
Persisting Through Progression...If you live with multiple sclerosis, at some point you will encounter the fear of progression. With every exacerbation comes the concern...reactions11comments
She's a Superhero!...We asked our community members to share in our forums section, "If you could take one of your MS symptoms and make...reactions4comments
MS Comic: Speed Shower...It can often be a challenge to complete any chore or task in a hurry when living with MS. Brooke shares her...reactions1comment
Strong But Tired...As I struggled to get out of bed this morning, my body aching, my legs burning, every movement slowed and deliberate due...reactions53comments
Multiple Sclerosis and the Epstein-Barr Virus...Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease. The immune system exists to defend the body from potentially harmful organisms like bacteria...reactions3comments
Keep On Truckin'...As I read the paper "Experiences of African American Women with Multiple Sclerosis" I caught myself nodding in agreement with most of...reactions1comment
Tyler Campbell Tells His Superhero Story...Tyler Campbell, college football player turned MS advocate, was gracious in allowing us to interview him for 2022's Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month!...reactions1comment
MS Comic: I Feel Great!...Sometimes we find ourselves telling those around us that we feel totally fine when we're very much struggling with invisible physical symptoms...reactions10comments
MS and Knee Surgery: My Total Knee Replacement Adventure, Part 2...My 22-year journey with multiple sclerosis has overlapped with other conditions. Two of my comorbidities include rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Because of...reactions3comments
Becoming...We've heard it before. Something happens, a near-death experience, an illness, tragic accident, instant life changes, or loss of a loved one-that...reactions3comments
The Stress of Dealing with SSI...The sheer relief of a 3-year fight to get SSI was a day I won't forget. It took over 3 years of...reactions14comments
Be Strong...Just when we figure out how to adapt to our existing symptoms and we believe we found a way to move forward...reactions3comments
Change is Inevitable. How We Respond is Not....I have PPMS. At last, after 15 years I have a proactive neurologist. I'm now doing hydrotherapy, physiotherapy, and learning more about...reactions4comments
