MS Over 10 YearsThis year marks a very special year for us here at MultipleSclerosis.net. In 2023, we are celebrating our 10th site anniversary while also celebrating MS Awareness Month. To kick things...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Spotlight on MSAA and MultipleSclerosis.netThe Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is a leading resource for the entire MS community. We provide vital programs, resources, and support for tens of thousands of people with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Make Life Easier GiveawayLast year we asked our Facebook community members "What household chores or tasks tend to be the hardest due to MS?" With an overwhelming amount of responses, we learned a...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Fatigue: Driving with the Gas Light OnFatigue is one of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), and as many people living with it can tell you, it can be one of the most debilitating...Reactions0reactionsComments25 comments
The Embarrassment Of Speech Problems with MSHaving lived with multiple sclerosis for a pretty decent amount of time at this point (I’ve now lived longer with it than without it), I can say that there are...Reactions0reactionsComments36 comments
Children and the People Who Love ThemWhen my daughter told us another grandchild was on the way, I was filled with mixed emotions. Yes, another baby would be sweet to hold. But with my multiple sclerosis...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Fear of Being Vulnerable: Dating and Sharing Your MS DiagnosisBefore the second date with the man who is now my partner, I looked up his name and found out that he had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2017...Reactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Am I Having a Relapse, or Am I Going Crazy?I’ve often wondered if it’s just me who questions my intuition on whether or not I am having a relapse. It would be obvious, for instance, if I went blind...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Praying It's Not So: The Fear Of An MS DiagnosisI loved being a Sunday school teacher. I loved it when I was a leasing agent. I loved being an administrative assistant. I loved when I was awarded the Inspire...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
When You're Hot, You're Hot"Oh, honey! Why don't you go ahead and put your head in the freezer over there?" The cashier who said this to me seemed both worried and sympathetic. In front...Reactions0reactionsComments91 comments
Did I Alter My Life Enough After My MS Diagnosis?When I was in my early 20s, I awoke one day and fell flat on my face when getting out of bed. I could no longer use my legs properly...Reactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Is It or Is It Not MS Related?The fun of MS is wondering all the time if this is MS related, or do I just not feel well, or could this chest pressure be my heart, or...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Thinking Back on When I Shared My Use With Assistive DevicesThere is this new trend of Reels (short video clips) and Tik Toks. Shout out to Brooke who makes the most entertaining and resonating MS Tik Toks for our viewing...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Your Story of My MSThe first person I told about my MS was minutes after diagnosis. I'd promised a friend to give her a call after the doctor's appointment. As I breathlessly walked through...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Can You Die from Multiple Sclerosis?Content Note: This article describes death and suicide. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. If you have been diagnosed with multiple...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What's With My MS and Recurring UTIs?“This is the end, my beautiful friend, the end.” Every single time I have used the bathroom over these past seven days, I hear the Doors' Jim Morrison melodically sing...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A New Year Living With the Challenges of MS and Setting GoalsI know, can you believe it’s that time to set new goals for a new year? Okay, you're thinking, "it's tough enough to just get by each day living with...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Pondering My Age and My MS TreatmentAs I hobbled into the infusion center for my monthly Tysabri infusion, I got all the normal greetings, jokes, questions about life, etc. When I sat down in my giant...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
The Best Climate for MSEvery night, before I go to bed, I like to give one last look at the weather forecast for the rest of the week. I never expected to live a...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
MudThere's a popular book that became a 2022 film. It's called, Where The Crawdads Sing. I have not yet seen the movie, but the book was incredible. It's about a girl...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments