The Connection Between Chronic Health Conditions and Shingles...The two most common risk factors for developing shingles are older age and having a chronic health condition that impacts your immune system. Shingles is a common viral infection that...reactions4comments
Long covid...I just listened to a story on NPR this morning about new findings about the effects of long covid for people with pre-existing health conditions, such as MS.And apparently not...reactions1replyCopingDepressionFatigue
Handling life with m.s...I was diagnosed with m.s about 1 year ago ,I don't do anything I use to I loved going out and hiking and anything that had to do with being...reactions14repliesCommunity ResourcesCopingMental HealthPain
Awkward question for the ladies ...Have any ladies experienced vulvodynia or vulva pain/itching etc as part of their MS? I have messaged over the last couple of years about a range of symptoms that many...reactions12repliesSymptomsPain
Diagnosis MS: My Past, Present and Future...Since March was MS Awareness Month, I thought I might reflect and ponder on my nearly 15-year journey with MS - where I began, where I am, and where I...reactions6comments
Rollators...Can anyone suggest a lightweight, sturdy, easily manueverable rollator that will work well both inside in crowds and tight spaces as well as outside to walk across a lawn to...reactions3repliesAssistive Devices
New MRI Technique Promises to Help MS Patients...All diseases benefit from the early discovery. It improves the odds of survival and can provide a pathway to efficient treatment. Having magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is almost a rite...reactions4comments
just simple Joe, but feeling lonely right now...it has been an interesting day, went to see my neurologist today but did not learn anything new. Makes me kinda sad but I have MS and that is not...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceCoping
So much for family support...Living with for 20+ years and when you say you can't do something due to fatigue taking all ur energy and ur an emotional wreck and they say oh wise...reactions2repliesDepressionMental HealthCopingFriends & Family
Multiple Sclerosis In Entertainment! What do you think? What have you seen? How does it make you feel?...I'm always very interested when I see not only Multiple Sclerosis but any chronic illness, in entertainment. I'm not talking about celebrities that suffer from the illness, but rather, how...reactions50repliesCopingAwareness
The Therapeutic Value of the Arts Featured in MSAA’s Latest Edition of The Motivator...Having a hobby can be one of the most rewarding aspects of day-to-day life. Discovering something that you are passionate about and can do in your free time is an...reactionscomments
MS Comic: Abelist...Ableism can often make people living with MS feel like they are, or should feel, less superior to able-bodied people. Has everyone experienced Beth's behavior in some way, shape, or...reactions3comments
Remyelination phase 2 clinical trial update...Several folks have asked for an update on my progress with the gold nanocrystal remyelination therapy so here is a more detailed assessment. I’m now officially past the halfway point...reactions5repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsSymptoms
Mirror, Mirror, Take a Guess - Is It Aging or MS?...Before I developed MS, I frequently gazed at myself in the mirror. What I saw then and what I see now couldn’t be more different. What was once a reflection...reactions25comments
MultipleSclerosis.net Giveaway Terms and Conditions...These Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on MULTIPLESCLEROSIS.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated website. For conflicts between the Promotional giveaway article...reactionscomments
Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroplasticity...If you live with multiple sclerosis, you’ve probably learned, or at least heard, more about the brain and nervous system than you ever imagined. If you haven’t yet, I’m sure...reactions33comments
7 Myths About Shingles...Shingles is a viral infection that is often misunderstood. Understanding the myths and misconceptions about shingles can help reduce your chances of getting it. Here are 7 common myths about...reactions13comments
PPMS...Is anyone out there diagnosed and living with PPMS or is it just me?...reactions9repliesDiagnosisPPMSAwareness
I Have MS. Can You See Me?...People with disabilities face many obstacles. Some are physical while others are social. Perhaps you used to jog or surf or play tennis, but you are no longer able to...reactions4comments
MS & Comorbidities! How do your other medical issues combined with your MS impact you?...Many people who live with Multiple Sclerosis also end up having other health issues. These health issues combined with MS can present some unique challenges. I'd love to hear about...reactions81repliesAwarenessSymptomsCoping
