How to Declutter Your Home When You’re Fatigued...My family and I were planning a move into a new home. Like many other homeowners, we had been working toward this...reactions64comments
When MS Says No, But You Say Yes...Since my diagnosis in 2016, I’ve often seen MS as a condition that takes things away from me. It holds me back...reactions32comments
What Is It Like To NOT Be Diagnosed With MS?...The road to diagnosis for MS can be long and winding for many patients. I’m happy for patients who receive their official...reactions33comments
Community Views: Tips for the Newly Diagnosed...What do you wish you knew when you were first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS)? We asked the MultipleSclerosis.net Facebook community what...reactions8comments
But You Don't Look Sick...But you don't look sick..." Oh, those 5 dreaded words. There are days I want to take them as a compliment, and...reactions22comments
Stem Cell Transplantation for the Treatment of MS...The use of stem cells for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) is an up-and-coming area of interest. Preliminary research is promising...
Role of Counseling in MS...Multiple sclerosis (MS) can have a big impact on your life and your emotions. It can affect how you see yourself and...
Depression...Multiple sclerosis (MS) can cause physical, mental, and emotional symptoms. While physical symptoms like pain or numbness are hard to deal with...
Managing Anxiety, Mood Changes, and Other MS Emotional Symptoms...There are a variety of treatment options available for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who experience emotional symptoms, including anxiety, mood swings...
Corticosteroids...Corticosteroids, also called glucocorticoids or steroids, are drugs that are designed to mimic cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that...
Managing Exacerbations or Relapses...Relapses (exacerbations, attacks, or flare-ups) of multiple sclerosis (MS) happen because of nerve damage caused by inflammation in the central nervous system...
Vocational Rehabilitation...Being gainfully employed in a fulfilling and rewarding job is very important to most people. Our jobs help to define who we...
Therapy for Swallowing Problems...There are over 30 muscles and nerves involved in swallowing. People with multiple sclerosis (MS) sometimes have problems swallowing. These problems result...
Therapy for Speech Problems: Frequently Asked Questions...People with multiple sclerosis (MS) often have difficulty speaking clearly. You may have slurred speech or lose the flow of a conversation...
Therapy for Speech Problems...Speech problems are common in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), affecting as many as half of all people with the disease. They...
Physical Therapy: Frequently Asked Questions...Rehabilitation is an important part of your care if you have multiple sclerosis (MS). Your rehab team helps keep you healthy and...
Physical Therapy as a Treatment Option...There are many different types of treatments used to help with multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms. Many people use physical therapy as well...
How Occupational Therapy Can Help With MS...Occupational therapy (OT) is a type of therapy that helps people relearn or improve the skills they need to perform everyday activities...
The Role of Nursing Care in Rehabilitation...Nurses are very important members of your care team, interacting with you regularly during visits to your doctor’s office or clinic, providing...
Assistive Technologies...Assistive technologies (AT) can help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) improve their quality of life and independence. These tools can help make...
