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
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
Interview with MS Physical Therapist Gretchen Hawley...Members of our Editorial Team connected with Gretchen, a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in multiple sclerosis. Gretchen was kind enough to...reactionscomments
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
