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
Why I Want to Change Doctors...Folks, if your medical care has gone anything like mine, you have probably met at least one doctor that you wanted to...reactions43comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health Survey...Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactions2comments
MSAA Core Programs Help People with Multiple Sclerosis...As we venture into a new year with hope for better tomorrows ahead, there are several free, ongoing signature programs from MSAA...reactionscomments
MS and Hip Replacement Surgery...This is my 1st time posting in a while but I AM STRUGGLING!! I was diagnosed in 2004 and, at the time...reactions14comments
I Have MS, But I Have a Name...How many times have you said to yourself, “I have MS.” That one sentence, the gravity of it. It never seems to...reactions4comments
13 Going on 30...Have you ever seen the movie 13 Going on 30? It’s a movie that came out in 2004, which is ironically the...reactions5comments
"Living in the Now"...For quite a while now, I have caught myself saying: “When I feel better, I will see my friends more." “When I...reactions4comments
Boring MRIs Are a Good Thing...Last week, I ventured to the local MRI center for my annual pilgrimage to get scans done to monitor my multiple sclerosis...reactions29comments
