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 numbness and tingling, blindness, and paralysis. There is...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
MS Comic: Declining The Offer...The idea for this comic was submitted by one of our very own community members! Brooke illustrates the witty idea below that if offered a lifetime supply or a free...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Impact of Living with Migraine and MS...A migraine is not just a headache and MS affects more than just nerves! Dealing with both disorders at the same time can at times feel impossible to manage! I've...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesPainAwarenessSymptoms
Small Victory...I have going to the same dentist for six years. The office is not accessible though. But I have managed to get by with just my cane. However last year...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAssistive DevicesAwarenessTips & Advice
Eating To Feel Better When You Live With MS...People with MS routinely talk about the diets they stick to and how the routine improves their lifestyle for therapeutic reasons. I know that I'm consistently asked what kind of...Reactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Why I Do What I Do...I was officially diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2015 and ever since then I have slowly found myself working in the advocacy space. It was not something I ever expected...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Annoyingly Happy...I am what some might call a happy person. I did not always like this label. Happy people walk through life looking at the bright side. Happy people see the...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Desecration of Sense of Self ...Red used to be my favorite color as a child. I used to see myself as a rose with various shades of vibrant red throughout my many petals. The rose...Reactions0reactionsComments56 comments
As The World Reopens, Remember Those With Chronic Illness...After a very long year, it feels like we are finally starting to turn the corner with regard to the pandemic. For many people who suffer from a chronic illness...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Reaction to MS Meds...My wife was diagnosed with MS in 1989, she has been treated with several MS Meds and has experienced bad reactions at one time or another. Currently considering Kesimpta, has...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentSide Effects
One of the Best Things a Support Partner Can Give to a Patient...The role of a support partner to one suffering from a chronic condition such as MS is multi-faceted. Whether the patient suffers from relapsing-remitting or a more debilitating form of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
MS Comic: Injectables...Treatments for multiple sclerosis vary in their delivery methods. Medications can be given intravenously in infusion centers, some medications are simply a pill and some medication treatments need to be...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
MSAA’s MS Relapse Toolkit is Now Available in English and Spanish Versions...Nearly everyone in the MS community is familiar with the challenges posed by an MS relapse — also referred to as an exacerbation, attack, or flare-up. These sudden and unexpected...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Taking A Break From MS With Cocomelon...My daughter recently became the Godmother of an adorable 1-year-old. Suddenly, I was reintroduced to the world of sippy cups, diapers, busy fingers, wandering little feet - and introduced to...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Distraction on yuck days?...I'm having one of 'those' MS days...where nothing's singularly terrible, but several smaller crappiness-es are adding up. I'm feeling a bit fragile, and thought I'd come her for some support...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesCoping
Women & MS: Fighting For Believability...You’ve been incredibly fatigued, in a massive amount of pain, your limbs are numb, vision blurry, you’ve been slurring your speech, and your thoughts are all clouded. This has been...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
The Fears and Realities of MS Progression...To learn more about the experiences of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), we conducted our 9th MS In America Survey. The survey was completed by more than 4,500 people...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
No Rest From MS in a Rest Area Restroom...“So it starts on Mark’s birthday. Are you coming with me?” That was the first sentence to come out of Dan’s mouth after nearly 15 minutes of uncomfortable silence. Uncomfortable...Reactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Kesimpta...Does anyone have first hand knowledge about this med?...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsHealthcare TeamTreatment
Hair Hurt? Mine too! Here's How It Feels And What Might Be Causing It...Multiple sclerosis can cause some pretty weird symptoms. After having it for a while and comparing notes with others, we can easily identify the common symptoms such as fatigue, pain...Reactions0reactionsComments65 comments