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Those of us with chronic illness often lament the divide that separates us all. If only people would understand that suffering is going on right under their noses. It can...

I recently started to work on a new exercise routine, and since then, I have really been trying to maintain it the best I can. You see, for the last...

Many people in the MS community have described an uncontrollable itch that feels like bugs crawling all over! Brooke's latest comic illustrates just that - and the unexpected silver lining...

The fundamental role of caregivers to those with multiple sclerosis is to provide physical and emotional support to our loved ones who battle the effects of the debilitating disease every...

In my many years of living with Multiple Sclerosis, there have been so many things I wish I could convey to the people around me that don’t live with the...

"2019 is going to be my year! I'm going to do this, that; everything's gonna be great!" But not even two weeks into January, I realized that I had already...

“The doctor has ordered a course of steroids” is a dreaded phrase that those with Multiple Sclerosis hear all too often. For those suffering from Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis, corticosteroids can...

I need at least nine hours of sleep to process what happened when I was awake. So when I get less than that, the effects are immediate and debilitating in...

The new year brings about new outlooks, new goals, fresh perspectives, fresh starts. It also prompts the customary tradition of creating ‘New Year Resolution(s)’ and implementing them or watching how...

Brooke's latest comic has a fun twist - one of YOU, a member of our community, can make it your own! She illustrated a scene at a party as someone...

The United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led to a change in the availability and access of opioid-containing...

I enjoy going out and having a good time. I love hanging out with my friends and family and making memories, too. However, when I get a free weekend with...

For most of the time that I have had Multiple Sclerosis (MS), I had always complained that no one ever seems to ask me if I'm okay; well, at least...

There is never a good time to be diagnosed with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis. That said, due to the ever-growing number of treatment options, we are in a...

It’s that time of year again, Thanksgiving is behind us and Christmas is coming. In previous articles, I’ve talked about the stress of the holidays and how that affects our...

For the first time in many months, there is a slight chill in the air. A crisp autumnal breeze glides through the land as the sure signs of seasonal shift...

In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the words of our community members across various conditions...

People with MS can achieve physical, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive well-being. Cognitive health is our ability to engage in challenging and mentally stimulating activities that result in personal growth, increased...

Me: Why am I having seizures? Neuro: They come from the MS. Me: I feel like my symptoms are worsening and that I have even developed new ones, yet there's...

When I was a kid, I remember seeing a series of commercials that would feature an elderly person who had fallen and would end up shouting “Help, I’ve fallen and...