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Each Monday, I enjoy starting my day by texting good morning greetings and well wishes to friends and family. The intent is to hopefully brighten the recipient's day and begin...

As I write this, I am recovering from my second bout with COVID-19. Thanks to the vaccine, this was a far different experience than my first time fighting the virus...

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a common viral infection that affects about 1 out of every 3 people in the United States. Its telltale sign is a painful...

The very day I was diagnosed with MS, I received a script for a cane. Several years later, I began using a walker in addition to - and then in lieu...

The idea for this comic was submitted by one of our very own community members! Sometimes our goals, or the finish line, continue to seem farther and farther away, with...

The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media...

Each year, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America’s (MSAA’s) Art Showcase celebrates beautiful artwork created by people with MS. Have you ever wondered about the artistic process of MSAA’s Art...

A while back I wrote about people needing to be able to express themselves clearly and in detail when consulting with their MS neurologist. My premise was it’s not enough to...

Have you ever stopped to think about what you do, in detail, to get yourself through the day and night? I decided to write it all out, everything I do...

I know, how does MS equate to the motto “be prepared”? Well, the meaning is “you are always in a state of readiness in mind and body to do your...

If you live with multiple sclerosis, at some point you will encounter the fear of progression. With every exacerbation comes the concern that the disease is finally advancing. You develop...

We asked our community members to share in our forums section, "If you could take one of your MS symptoms and make it a superpower, what would it be? What...

It can often be a challenge to complete any chore or task in a hurry when living with MS. Brooke shares her new strategy for a power shower below:...

As I stroll into my local brewery, I’m greeted by a ton of friendly faces. I stop and say hi to many of them, going through the usual pleasantries and...

Earlier today I was out on my morning walk when it started to sprinkle a bit. The weather app on my phone said it wasn’t supposed to start raining till...

Shingles is a condition that causes painful blisters to develop on one side of the face or body. It affects about 1 out of every 3 people in the United...

Tyler Campbell, college football player turned MS advocate, was gracious in allowing us to interview him for 2022's Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month! Tyler's energy and positivity are quite contagious, to...

My 22-year journey with multiple sclerosis has overlapped with other conditions. Two of my comorbidities include rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Because of moderate to severe damage to my knee joints...

Sometimes we find ourselves telling those around us that we feel totally fine when we're very much struggling with invisible physical symptoms or emotions due to MS. It's important to...

I've read articles that talk about what people should not say to someone with multiple sclerosis. I always agree. I also understand they may not mean it, or even recognize...