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Tired? Decision Fatigue May Be to Blame

Decision fatigue is common in people with chronic conditions. Learn what it is and simple tips to manage it.

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Overcoming MS Fatigue

Fatigue is one of the most common — and least understood — symptoms of MS. We provide a mix of research-backed and crowdsourced tips for managing it when it hits.

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What’s The Best Diet for MS?

Research into specific diets like keto and gluten-free is limited, but choosing nutritious foods over heavily processed foods may help people with MS.

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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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Help Your MS with Better Sleep

Sleep problems are common in MS, and can worsen the progression of the disease. Learn why sleep problems happen and what you can do about them.

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Managing Headaches in MS

People with MS experience headaches often. These may include migraine, cluster headaches, and tension headaches. Learn about possible links between headaches and MS, and how to prevent and treat them.

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Am I ‘Sick Enough’ for a Mobility Aid?

If you’re asking if you need a mobility aid, chances are you do. Understand your options, how to navigate stigma, and how to know if you “really” need a mobility aid.

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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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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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How I Adapt My Fitness Routine to My Changing Abilities

Having multiple sclerosis means my abilities vary from day to day, so my fitness routine does too. I still find a way to move some body part every day.

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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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The MS Hug: The Embrace No One Wants

The MS hug is one symptom of multiple sclerosis that feels like a tight squeezing sensation around the chest. It can be mistaken for other health concerns, so it's important to identify it correctly when it occurs. Then you can take steps to minimize the discomfort.

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Dairy Products and MS: Are They Actually Harmful?

Can dietary changes or eliminating dairy affect MS and relapses? Learn more about what the research shows regarding dairy products and multiple sclerosis.

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Can Folate Supplements Benefit People with Multiple Sclerosis?

Learn about the potential benefits of folate (vitamin B9) and vitamin B12 supplements for multiple sclerosis.

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Everything You Want to Know About MS Relapses

If you have multiple sclerosis (MS), symptoms can unexpectedly flare up. These times are called relapses, and the majority of people with MS will experience them. Learn more about relapses and how to cope.

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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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How to Be Your Own Best Advocate When You’re Living with a Chronic Illness

Good self-advocacy in medical settings requires a complicated balance of confidence and humility.

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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Multiple Sclerosis Glossary: 52 Terms You Should Know

People with MS will be able to communicate more clearly and efficiently with their care team and others in the MS community if they learn and use the terminology associated with their disease. We present a list of important terms.

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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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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 and strategies I've found to help me cope.

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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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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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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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Managing Foot Drop in MS

Foot drop is the most common symptom contributing to walking difficulty among people with MS. It can interfere with mobility and activities of daily living, but numerous treatment options are available.

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Managing Scanning Speech in MS

People with MS may develop scanning speech, a type of dysarthria characterized by unusually long pauses between words, or equal emphasis on all words.

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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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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 Bag?

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

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How Does Multiple Sclerosis Affect the Eyes?

Multiple sclerosis can lead to numerous problems with the eyes and vision, but eye twitching isn't commonly one of them. Here's a breakdown of the most common eye symptoms of MS.

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What’s New in MS Research?

What are the latest findings in MS treatment and management?

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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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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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Accessing Accommodations at Work or School Can Feel Overwhelming. Where Do I Start?

Whether you are a student or in the workforce, you deserve to have your needs met. Asking for accommodations can be intimidating. This article will help you figure out your first steps.

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14 Products to Make Life with MS a Little Easier

When it comes to living well with MS, here are 14 products you may not have heard about from your doctor.

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

My balance, posture, and gait all improved.

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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? 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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7 Ways to Break the Cycle of Low Mood and Chronic Pain in MS

Research suggests that chronic pain in MS can lead to depressed mood, and that depressed mood can reinforce your sensitivity to pain. For best results, it's important to treat both symptoms at the same time. Here's how.

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MS Itching: Causes and Treatment Options

People with multiple sclerosis may experience chronic itching, and feel frustrated when typical approaches to resolving it don't work. We break down what causes it, and what you can do about it.

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Does MS Cause Weight Gain?

Weight gain isn't a direct symptom of multiple sclerosis, but living with the disease can make it harder to eat well and exercise.

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The Surprising Symptoms I Never Knew Were from MS

Some symptoms of multiple sclerosis seem to get all the attention. So when I started having trouble with swallowing, vision, mood, and electrical sensations, I never associated them with MS. Turns out, they're all part of it.

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The Lasting Effect of the Opioid Epidemic on People Living with Chronic Pain Conditions

The ripple effect of opioid overprescription and misuse has left some people living with chronic pain without adequate care and carrying the burden of stigma. Experts are looking for adequate alternative treatments, but there's a long way to go.