LIVING WITH MS

You have a lot to look forward to. That’s why we want to help you learn how to navigate everyday life with MS—so you can focus more on what you love.

Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can feel unpredictable. You may be looking for ways to balance your life at home, work, relationships, finances, and more. Hear from our contributors about what it means to live with MS, and find ways that may help you in your day-to-day life.

MEDICAL MISTRUST

A video series that explores the issues of trust and health equity between Black Americans and the medical community, and how that can impact people with MS.

From Victoria R.

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#MSISPERSONAL VIDEO SERIES

Finding support in the community

From Above MS Contributors

MS IN BLACK AND AFRICAN AMERICANS DOCUMENTARY

See how Tyler turned his MS diagnosis into a life of advocacy

From Medical Stories

WORK & FINANCES

Work & Finances

HR perspective on disclosing MS

From Colleen L.

Work & Finances

Telling your employer about your MS

From Colleen L.

HOME & TRAVEL

Home & Travel

Entertaining guests in your home

From Gina F.

Home & Travel

Getting around with MS

From Biogen

Home & Travel

Tips for the kitchen

From Biogen

DAILY LIFE WITH MS

Daily life with MS

Accessorizing while living with MS

From Gina F.

DAILY LIFE WITH MS

Modifying routines with MS

From Kellie T.

Daily life with MS

6 tips for getting a good night’s rest

From Biogen

RELATIONSHIPS & SUPPORT

Relationships & support

3 ways to show you care

From Cat S.

Relationships & Support

Parenting with MS

From Robyn F.

Relationships & Support

Support partners: the unsung heroes

From Cat S.

SHE TALKS MS

SHE TALKS MS

Considering pregnancy

From Biogen

She Talks MS

Discussing sex with your healthcare provider

From Biogen

SHE TALKS MS

Our roles as women & living with MS

From Biogen

HONESTLY MS

HONESTLY MS

Everyday lingo

From Biogen

Honestly MS

Breaking down MS myths

From Biogen

HONESTLY MS

Treatment lingo

From Biogen

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Mental & emotional health

Maintaining mindfulness at work

From Biogen

Exercise & fitness

6 ways to help stay active

From Herb L.

MS Education

MS among African Americans

From Dr. Williams

Exercise & fitness

4 tips on aging with MS

From Herb L.

Recipes

Almond energy bites

Snack

From Jessica T.

DIAGNOSIS

An MS diagnosis at 25

From Chelsey B.

Recipes

Avocado toast

Breakfast

From Jessica C.

Recipes

Baked falafel

Entrée

From Jessica C.

Recipes

Banana oatmeal breakfast cookies

Breakfast

From Beth P.

BECOME A CONTRIBUTOR

Share your MS story today

From Biogen

Recipes

Beet & red lentil hummus

Snack

From Jessica C.

About MS Treatment

Being your own best advocate

From Biogen

Mental & emotional health

The benefits of living with a pet

From Biogen

MS Symptoms

Symptom Series: Bladder & bowel dysfunction

From Biogen

Recipes

Buffalo cauliflower

Snack

From Gina F.

Mental & emotional health

Celebrating life with MS

From Stephanie G.

MS Education

Clinical trials 101

From Biogen

MS Education

Clinically isolated syndrome (CIS)

From Biogen

MS Symptoms

Learn about the most common MS symptoms

From Biogen

Your MS Healthcare Team

Connecting your team

From Biogen

YOUR MS HEALTHCARE TEAM

Find out if telehealth is right for your next MS appointment

From Above MS Contributors

Your MS Healthcare Team

Counseling as an option

From Jessica T.

DIAGNOSIS

Dealing with your MS diagnosis

From Shari S.

Mental & emotional health

Dealing with memory problems

From Biogen

Diet & nutrition

Diets & supplements to consider

From Dr. Williams

Diet & nutrition

Dining out made easier

From Biogen

Exercise & fitness

Discover potential benefits of yoga

From Biogen

About MS Treatment

How disease modifying treatments may help

From Dr. Bowen

DIAGNOSIS

Encouragement if you’re newly diagnosed

From Biogen

Mental & emotional health

Finding your silver lining

From Biogen

About MS Treatment

Finding the right treatment

From Biogen

Recipes

Frozen banana ice cream

Dessert

From Jessica C.

Recipes

Fruit crisp pie

Dessert

From Gina F.

MS EDUCATION

Watch this video series to learn about MS from expert Dr. Weigel

From Biogen

About MS Treatment

Goal of DMTs

From Biogen

Recipes

Grandma’s date treats

Snack

From Stephanie G.

Mental & emotional health

Using positivity to overcome stigma

From Robyn F.

About MS Treatment

Health insurance & MS

From Biogen

Recipes

Homemade hummus

Snack

From Kellie T.

MS Symptoms

Honestly MS: Feeling alone with MS

From Biogen

MS Symptoms

Honestly MS: Opening up about difficult topics

From Biogen

MS Symptoms

Honestly MS: Redefining intimacy with your partner

From Biogen

MS Symptoms

Honestly MS: Taking on bladder & bowel issues

From Biogen

Mental & emotional health

How humor may be beneficial

From Paul P.

MS Education

The immune system & MS

From Biogen

Mental & emotional health

How meditation may help

From Biogen

MS Symptoms

Symptom Series: Emotional changes

From Biogen

MS Symptoms

Symptom Series: Vision problems

From Biogen

Mental & emotional health

How spiritual wellness may help

From Mary Kay F.

Mental & emotional health

Staying motivated with MS

From Charlie “Justice” B.

About MS Treatment

I wish I knew

From our Expert Contributors

About MS Treatment

The importance of treating early

From Biogen

Recipes

Jersey’s bruschetta

Snack

From Stephanie G.

Recipes

Kale chips

Snack

From Gina F.

Mental & emotional health

8 ways to keep your brain engaged

From Biogen

Your MS Healthcare Team

Key members of your support team

From Biogen

MS Education

How MS may affect the body

From Biogen

Mental & emotional health

More than MS

From Biogen

Mental & emotional health

Living a fulfilling life with MS

From Charlie “Justice” B.

MS Symptoms

Fill out this survey before your next appointment

From Biogen

MS ORGANIZATIONS

Connect with MS organizations for more support

From Biogen

MS Symptoms

Symptom Series: Cognitive dysfunction

From Biogen

MS Symptoms

Symptom Series: Fatigue

From Biogen

MS Symptoms

Symptom Series: Heat sensitivity

From Biogen

MS Symptoms

Symptom Series: Walking difficulties

From Biogen

MS Symptoms

Symptom Series: Spasticity

From Biogen

MS Symptoms

Symptom Series: Speech difficulties

From Biogen

MS Symptoms

Symptom Series: Types of MS pain

From Biogen

DIAGNOSIS

How MS is diagnosed

From Biogen

Mental & emotional health

Maintaining a positive outlook

From Biogen

Your MS Healthcare Team

Making the most of your MS doctor appointments

From Dr. Weigel

Diet & nutrition

Making changes to your diet

From Biogen

Your MS Healthcare Team

Making the most of visits with your healthcare team

From Robyn F.

Diet & nutrition

Meal planning for the week ahead

From Judy B.

MEET THE CONTRIBUTORS

Get to know insiders who share their experiences

From Biogen

MS EDUCATION

Monitoring MS progression

From Biogen

Diet & nutrition

Navigating grocery stores

From Judy B.

Your MS Healthcare Team

Occupational therapy & MS

From Dr. Kalina

Recipes

One-pot Greek manestra

Entrée

From Cat S.

Recipes

Overnight oats

Breakfast

From Judy B.

Recipes

Pasta puttanesca

Entrée

From Judy B.

Your MS Healthcare Team

Physical therapy & MS

From Nancy D.

Exercise & fitness

Pilates for beginners

From Jessica T.

Recipes

Power smoothie

Breakfast

From Stephanie G.

Recipes

Power-up oatmeal

Breakfast

From Gina F.

MS Education

Pregnancy & MS

From Jessica T.

Your MS Healthcare Team

Psychological support

From Biogen

Recipes

Ratatouille

Entrée

From Cat S.

Diet & nutrition

Reading nutrition labels

From Jessica C.

MS Education

Science behind making an MS drug

From Dr. Mi

Exercise & fitness

Zumba exercises with Nancy D.

From Nancy D.

Recipes

Shrimp pasta with a twist

Entrée

From Gina F.

Recipes

Slow-cooker dill salmon

Entrée

From Stephanie G.

Exercise & fitness

Stationary cardio with Nancy D.

From Nancy D.

Diet & nutrition

Stocking a healthy kitchen

From Biogen

Exercise & fitness

Stretching exercises with Nancy D.

From Nancy D.

Recipes

Sweet potato nachos

Snack

From Judy B.

MS Symptoms

Symptom Series: Numbness & tingling

From Biogen

Recipes

Deconstructed taco salad

Entrée

From Jessica C.

About MS Treatment

Taking your MS medication

From Jessica T.

Mental & emotional health

Taking charge of my MS

From April M.

MS Symptoms

Symptom Series: How to talk about MS pain 

From Biogen

Mental & emotional health

Tips if you’re dealing with memory issues

From Paul P.

Exercise & fitness

Tips for aquatic exercise

From Sheryl S.

MS Symptoms

Tips for common MS symptoms

From Biogen

YOUR MS HEALTHCARE TEAM

How I found the right doctor for me

From Chelsey B.

About MS Treatment

Tips for staying on track

From Biogen

Your MS Healthcare Team

Tips for talking with your doctor

From Biogen

Recipes

Tofu steaks & vegetables

Entrée

From Cat S.

Mental & emotional health

Tools & games for your mind

From Biogen

About MS Treatment

Types of MS treatments

From Dr. Tufeld

MS Education

Types of MS

From Biogen

DIAGNOSIS

Understanding MRIs

From Biogen

MS Education

Download the Understanding Multiple Sclerosis PDF brochure to learn more

From Biogen

Exercise & fitness

Upper-body workouts for MS

From Biogen

Mental & emotional health

360° approach to wellness

From Beth P.

DIAGNOSIS

Diagnosing MS: What you may expect

From Dr. Coyle

MS Education

What is a lesion?

From Biogen

About MS Treatment

What you may expect from treatment

From Dr. Coyle

Recipes

White chicken chili

Entrée

From Jessica T.

MS EDUCATION

Who gets MS?

From Biogen

Mental & emotional health

Why mental exercise may help

From Biogen

Your MS Healthcare Team

Working with your MS nurse

From Dr. Weigel

Mental & emotional health

You are beautiful

From Charlie “Justice” B.