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
Wondering About My Later Life Diagnosis...I found out in my fifties I had MS. Doctors had confusing diagnoses for me and I am still learning about this...reactions10comments
MS Awareness Month: Ways to Live Sustainably With MS...As a creative person, I often assign keywords at the beginning of each year to help me frame my energy. Some words...reactions5comments
What Are Smoldering Lesions?...The progression of MS can be varied from person to person. Some individuals may experience rapid progression and significant disability, while others...reactions4comments
The Latest on HSCT Research...About 1 million people in the United States live with multiple sclerosis (MS). The disease attacks the central nervous system, leading to...reactions2comments
When You Feel Like You Can't Help...“I’m sorry, I’ve done everything I can” were the words of a teary-eyed neurologist as he explained to me that, despite him...reactions21comments
The Maze...Each day, I wake up, and I begin a maze. I start out navigating through the maze pretty confidently. I feel like...reactions38comments
Mistreatment or Abuse by a Caregiver...It is estimated that 1 in 4 people with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience disability that is significant enough to warrant formal caregiving...reactionscomments
One of the Best Gifts from Caregivers to Patients...When MS rears its ugly head, patients can experience fatigue, depression, and helplessness. Caregivers, particularly spouses, can assist in a variety of...reactions3comments
Forever Pain Is MS Pain...Everyone deals with pain from time to time. So, what’s the big deal just take a pain-relief tablet and be done with...reactions42comments
MS Comic: Invisible Symptoms...The idea for this comic was submitted by one of our very own community members! Invisible symptoms are hard to understand and...reactions1comment
I Love Rollercoasters...I have always loved rollercoasters. If there is a rollercoaster in an amusement park, I'm there! I grew up within walking distance...reactions4comments
I Have MS But It Doesn't Have ME!...I have been diagnosed with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis since September 2020, and I can only describe my life as a roller coaster...reactions2comments
MSAA’s “Approaches to Managing MS in 2022: A Research Update” Now on Demand!...It’s hard to believe that we’re almost three months into 2022! With the year going by quickly, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of...reactionscomments
Symptom Checker...MS can cause a wide range of symptoms in different parts of the body. Use the Symptom Checker to learn more about...
