"Silver Linings"...“Why does hair grow on my face, but not on the top of my head?!” This was the question my dad had...reactions4comments
Depression Is Not Only Sadness...When I stop and think about the wide range of symptoms that someone with multiple sclerosis might have to deal with, there’s...reactions13comments
Devin's Tips for Cog Fog: Part Two...Recently, I gave some tips on how to combat the cognitive issues that so many of us with MS encounter (see Part...reactions7comments
MS and the Pathway to Resilience During a Pandemic...At this point, most of us have known someone who has contracted COVID-19 (and sadly, many of us know someone who has...reactions2comments
Donna Steigleder...Donna was previously an advocate for MultipleSclerosis.net. In 1997, Donna and Lynn met through the personal ads of a local paper, cautiously...
MS Comic: Reacting to Life-Altering News...The days before and after being diagnosed with MS are a tumultuous, emotional time. Telling loved ones is difficult, and they may...reactions2comments
Devin's Tips For MS Cog Fog: Part 1...Some of the most devastating symptoms I face because of multiple sclerosis involve my cognitive ability. Like many with MS, cognitive dysfunction...reactions9comments
Settling For the Best...After a long, fatigue-filled Friday, I opened my eyes early Saturday morning well-rested and hungry. To my surprise, I smelled breakfast cooking...reactions9comments
It's Not That Bad...I've had MS since 1978, diagnosed in 1981, and I have been both RRMS and SPMS, and I'm now what a neurologist...reactions2comments
All Things Art with the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America...For many people living with multiple sclerosis, creating and admiring artwork is a hobby that allows for expression in a unique and...reactionscomments
MS Comic: Hair Loss & Self-Esteem...Many people with MS suffer a hit to their self-image after diagnosis due to feelings of loss or feeling betrayed by their...reactions5comments
Finally...I was diagnosed with a stroke in August of 2002 and put on blood thinners. My symptoms were slow speech and slow...reactions3comments
Closer to the Word...I was diagnosed in 2016 but had symptoms in 2015. I thought I was just gaining weight and needed to exercise more...reactions7comments
Has My Illness Stolen My Future?...When it comes to my life with multiple sclerosis, one thing has become very clear: In order to thrive in my day...reactions12comments
MS Comic: Avoiding a Bathroom Emergency On a Date...Dating with MS can be difficult by itself. But even when a person with MS finds someone who they connect with who...reactions3comments
Finding Yourself Again...I often try to remember a day, an hour, or even a minute of when I was well. When my life was...reactions10comments
Words of Encouragement: Good for You!...Three simple words: good for you. These words are special to me because they do not ring with judgment but only encouragement...reactions3comments
The Inner Pain...I was diagnosed with MS back in 2017. It started when I lost clarity of sight on my right eye. I was...reactions4comments
MS Comic: Going for a Walk on a Humid Day...Those who are familiar with MS and heat sensitivity might assume that cold weather is better for people with MS. For some...reactions1comment
MS Comic: Hiding My Reality Beneath a Mask...Many people in the MS community talk about wearing a “mask” that hides how they are really feeling. On days when fatigue...reactions10comments
