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Managing Holiday Travel with MS

Hacks can make traveling with MS or other disabilities easier, like choosing certain luggage, asking for help, and packing medications for MS flares.

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How Mobility Aids Have Affected My Experience Living with Chronic Illness

My cane and rollator walker have changed my life for the better by helping me experience life more fully.

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What’s in My Toolbox for Managing MS Pain?

Yes, everybody hurts sometimes, but those of us with MS need some specialized tools to manage pain. Here are mine.

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Flu Season Is Upon Us: What Those Living with Chronic Conditions Need to Know

If you're living with a chronic condition, it's important to be aware of your risks and what you can do to lower your risk of catching the flu. Learn more here.

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How I Manage MS Heat Sensitivity During the Summer

When my multiple sclerosis makes summer heat unbearable, I keep my cool using a variety of tools — everything from neck fans to nectarines.

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What MS Cog Fog Feels Like and How to Cope

This common MS symptom, cog fog, can be maddening. Fortunately, there's a lot you can do to cope.

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I Just Switched Neurologists — Why I Did and How to Seamlessly Transition Practices

If you're thinking about switching neurologists, for any number of valid reasons, setting yourself up for a smooth transition is really important.

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Ask the Expert: COVID-19 Vaccines and Chronic Conditions

A pharmacist answers common questions among Healthline's chronic condition communities.

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How to Navigate the U.S. Healthcare System When You Live with a Chronic Condition

Dealing with the U.S. healthcare system when you have a chronic condition can feel impossible, but it’s easier when you know what to expect.

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6 Tips That Help Me Manage Heat Sensitivity with MS

I love summer, but the heat can make my multiple sclerosis symptoms worse. Here are my favorite tips for keeping cool.

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What’s in My Bag?

Life with MS means having certain essentials ready 24/7. Here are the things I never leave home without.

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Driving Changes with MS

Once it was no longer safe for me to drive, I felt a big hit to my independence. But I've since learned other ways to get around and get things done.

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Connecting with a New Doctor: Tips for Building a Bridge

When you live with a chronic condition, your relationships with your doctors can be extremely personal. Ashley Memory describes her experiences building trust with a new doctor, following the retirement of her beloved MS neurologist.

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The Swank MS Diet: What You Should Know

The Swank diet has been touted as a treatment for MS symptoms and progression. Is it the real deal?

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The 10 Best At-Home Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis

Regular physical activity can help control symptoms like exhaustion if you're living with multiple sclerosis.

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Immunocompromised? Here’s How to Navigate the Ever-Changing COVID-19 Guidelines

Understanding our unique set of concerns and protocols can feel dizzying. But there are actions you can take to protect yourself.

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We Need to Talk About The Financial Challenges of Living with a Chronic Condition

Living with a chronic condition can be expensive. We need to do a better job of providing resources and support to those who need it. Here are some of the ways that living with a chronic condition or disability can be costly, as well as some tips for ways to get assistance.

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How Chronic Illness Affects More Than Just Your Physical Health

The nonphysical effects of living with a chronic condition are often ignored or underestimated. We need to change that. These are nine ways that living with a chronic condition has affected my life.

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6 Physical Therapy-Inspired Exercises for MS Bladder Problems

Say goodbye to bladder control problems with these exercises prescribed by pelvic health PTs.

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I Tried Stem Cell Therapy for My MS

It's risky and painful. It's expensive and experimental. It's definitely not for everyone — or even most people — but it was right for me.

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A Guide to Disability Benefits and Multiple Sclerosis

Disability benefits can give you some much-needed peace of mind when you're living with multiple sclerosis.

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How to Rebuild Trust with Doctors After a Misdiagnosis

When it comes to living with a chronic condition, the doctor-patient relationship will be one of the most important connections you ever build.

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Immunocompromised: How to Know If You Have a Weakened Immune System

If you have a compromised immune system, you can take actions to protect yourself and stay healthy.

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Contemplative Practices Can Help When You Live with Chronic Pain

Pain has taught me a lot about who I am. My contemplative practice has been an important part of my journey into knowing myself.

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I Tried Orthotics for My Foot Drop and This Is What Happened

My balance, posture, and gait all improved.

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The Fasting Mimicking Diet for MS: What You Should Know

One eating plan that's gotten attention for its potential role in reducing flare-ups is the fasting mimicking diet. Should you try it?

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How Virtual Care Has Changed My Chronic Illness Treatment

The option of virtual care used to be a dream for managing my chronic illness. It took a pandemic for that dream to come true.