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Pediatric multiple sclerosis isn’t talked about often, but that doesn’t mean the community of those who lived through it is small. Likewise, many teens and parents of teens may be...

Around the internet, when looking at various articles and memes about chronic illnesses like multiple sclerosis, you’ll often come across a number of items that, essentially, are lists of things...

I’ve always tried not to rush to blame multiple sclerosis (MS) for every little health-related ailment in my life. Just because someone has MS or some other chronic illness doesn’t...

If you’re reading this because you have multiple sclerosis or another chronic illness, chances are you see doctors more than the average person. I’ve been a part of this community...

Over the holidays, we relocated from our home of 20 years to another about 30 minutes away. We’re empty nesters and found an ideal home to enjoy in retirement last...

Finding out your child has pediatric MS can lead to many overwhelming emotions. It can be a scary time for both you and your child. However, life with pediatric MS...

Some MS treatments require people to give themselves injections. Brooke's comic below shows a person after a week of shots looking like a bruised peach! Can anyone else relate?...

Christmas morning: My children and I - and Bailee, our Chihuahua - awoke and met in the living room to happily open our gifts awaiting us under the Christmas tree...

The other night, something weird happened to me. I was eating dinner and streaming one of my favorite TV shows when I started to notice what I can only describe...

If your child has been diagnosed with pediatric MS, or if their doctor is concerned they may have the condition, an MRI may be needed. An MRI is a type...

Once upon a time, the world was a different place in America. Sons and daughters grew up and married and lived in or close to the same neighborhoods where their...

There are so many ways to share your personal story. One of the most audacious is to write a book. I know this, because I published my memoir in 2018...

I’ve always had a hard time feeling motivated. Even before my life with multiple sclerosis (MS) had begun, getting myself to actually want to do something took a lot of...

A while back, I wrote about a pretty common issue that plagues many people who suffer from multiple sclerosis: foot drop. In my overview of the issue, I touched on a...

As this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019 comes to a close and a new year...

Although pediatric MS is rare, more kids are being diagnosed than ever before. This may be due to a variety of factors, including better diagnostic tools and an increased awareness...

Everyone has a self-image - an idea of what they look like, and the abilities they are capable of. The self-image you have of yourself is often hard to change...

The progression of MS can be varied from person to person. Some individuals may experience rapid progression and significant disability, while others may progress slower and experience fewer symptoms. The...

It's been said that everyone makes mistakes. That's not far fetched because, in reality, no one is perfect. Mistakes come in all shapes and sizes with a plethora of reasons...

In this video, Kathy Reagan Young of FUMSnow.com shares her trick to dialing down holiday stress and finding her “happy place.” Like you, she doesn’t have time to sit cross-legged...