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I do a lot of pretending while living with MS
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (268+ words) Sometimes it's easier to convince myself that it's all rainbows and butterflies Written by Desiree Lama | May 28, 2026 During my sophomore year of high school, my class schedule was changed against my wishes, resulting in me having to enroll in a…...
New walking station brings gait therapy into MS patients' homes
1+ mon, 1+ hour ago (469+ words) Walk Port device designed to help people with mobility difficulties Written by Andrea Lobo, Ph D | April 28, 2026 A patient wearing a robotic exoskeleton walks on a treadmill during physical therapy while being monitored by a pair of medical professionals. Medthera…...
Like laundry, living with MS requires ongoing maintenance
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (550+ words) The invisible, daily upkeep never really ends Written by Ahna Crum | March 24, 2026 There's a bin of laundry in my car. It's been there for days, but I keep putting off carrying it upstairs. My dryer is broken. It's not a…...
Coping with MS means sometimes being inattentive to myself and others
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (367+ words) Take it from Hannibal Lecter; you don't want to be mistaken for indifferent or shallow Written by Benjamin Hofmeister | March 19, 2026 It's definitely dark and maybe even disturbing, but a book I have always enjoyed is Thomas Harris' "The Silence of…...
I'm still learning acceptance in life with MS, but I always show up
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (235+ words) Written by Sarah Spevacek | March 18, 2026 In recognition of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in March, the MS Awareness Month campaign features a series of stories highlighting the real-life experiences of people affected by MS, written in their own words. Follow us…...
An MS diagnosis hasn't stopped my world travels
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (277+ words) Written by Caitlin Epstein | March 13, 2026 In recognition of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in March, the MS Awareness Month campaign features a series of stories highlighting the real-life experiences of people affected by MS, written in their own words. Follow us…...
MS patients about twice as likely to have restless legs syndrome
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (566+ words) Those with voluntary movement issues more likely to develop condition Written by Andrea Lobo, Ph D | March 10, 2026 A person lies in bed, with their legs uncovered and more faint images showing the legs in different positions. People with multiple sclerosis…...
Since age 8, MS has been the invisible illness invading my life
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (594+ words) Written by Hannah Campbell | March 7, 2026 Hannah Campbell is pictured in her garden at her home in England. (Courtesy of Hannah Campbell) In recognition of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in March, the MS Awareness Month campaign features a series of stories…...
Living a full life as a mom with MS
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (220+ words) Written by Nathalie Steelman | March 2, 2026 Nathalie Steelman is a proud mom to two young children. (Courtesy of Nathalie Steelman) In recognition of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in March, the MS Awareness Month campaign features a series of stories highlighting the…...
Living with MS pain, the uninvited guest you can't turn away
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (329+ words) Listening to your body is key to accommodating this unwanted lodger Written by Desiree Lama | February 11, 2026 Pain and I are well acquainted. I would not go so far as to say we are friends, but we do see each other…...