MS and Memory: the Other Me Must Have Lost itThe other day I was looking for something around the house, something like my keys or the TV remote. I can’t remember what exactly it was, just that one minute... By Matt Allen G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
A Valuable Lesson Taught to Me by My Fine Motor SkillsAn unfortunate reality of multiple sclerosis (MS), for many of us living with it, is that over time it may take things away from us. Things like the ability to... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments32 comments
Stumbling and Sober: I’m Not Drunk, I Have MSOne of the problems with multiple sclerosis (MS), is that many of its symptoms are so “generic” they can be easily mistaken for other conditions. Before being diagnosed, a doctor... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments83 comments
Reclaiming Control: The Importance of Self-Discipline in My Life With MSI’ve always understood the value of self-discipline in life. It can be the difference between success and failure in your endeavors. However, even with my disciplined nature, managing my multiple... By Matt Allen G5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments52 comments
Side Effects: Choose Your Own Adventure!When treating multiple sclerosis (MS), whether it’s the actual disease itself with DMTs (disease-modifying therapies), or symptoms with prescription medication, you’ll probably run into this problem. Every available treatment option... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
My Experience with DMTs for MS and What I Wish I Had KnownThroughout my multiple sclerosis (MS) journey, I’ve been on a variety of different medications for MS called disease-modifying therapies (DMTs). DMTs come in several forms including injectable medications, oral medications... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
Learning Not to Catastrophize with MSSometimes everything in my life with multiple sclerosis (MS) works out so well it’s like all the pieces just fell perfectly into place on their own, and it feels awesome... By Matt Allen G5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Don’t Forget to Remember EverythingWhen I was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), all my symptoms felt so new and strange. At the time, I couldn’t imagine how I could ever think of them... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Managing My Depression and Anxiety: My Latest ExperiencePrior to the year 2020, my life with multiple sclerosis (MS) was, for the most part, pretty stable and moving forward in a positive direction. I went for walks every... By Matt Allen G5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Fatigue: Driving with the Gas Light OnFatigue is one of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), and as many people living with it can tell you, it can be one of the most debilitating... By Matt Allen G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
Trying to Avoid the Hassles of HealthcareWouldn’t it be nice if you could just go see your neurologist when your MS starts to act up or you’re not feeling well? Just wake up in the morning... By Matt Allen G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
You Had One Job: When Healthcare Gets in the Way of HealthcareBefore I start, I just wanted to make it clear that I am pretty much just venting in this post. Maybe you can relate? (I hope not). Maybe this will... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
MS in My 20s Part 4: How MS Impacted My Mental HealthI was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) just a couple of months after I turned 20 years old. A few years before that I started experiencing random bouts of depression... By Matt Allen G5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments39 comments
MS in My 20s Part 3: A Broken BodyEmotionally speaking, multiple sclerosis (MS) made me experience many feelings throughout my 20s. Fear, confusion, anxiety, anger, loneliness, and among many other things, I felt betrayed. Betrayed by my own... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
MS in My 20s Part 2: How MS Impacted My Social LifeA quick note about this post; I really don’t mean to sound depressing here. I don’t want to bum anyone out, and I’m not looking for any kind of pity... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments33 comments
MS in My 20s Part 1: IntroductionAccording to the National MS Society, most people are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) between the ages of 20 and 50. Regardless of when MS comes about, this is an... By Matt Allen G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Is It My MS or Time?Earlier today I was out on my morning walk when it started to sprinkle a bit. The weather app on my phone said it wasn’t supposed to start raining till... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments39 comments
Crafting My MS MaskMost of the people I encounter from day-to-day in my life only ever get to see the mask I put on to hide the toll multiple sclerosis (MS) is taking... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments42 comments
"Why Are You Depressed?"I've said this before, but I've always thought of my occasionally ongoing struggle with depression as something separate from my personal fight against multiple sclerosis (MS). This was never some... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments29 comments
Understanding My Relationship With Stress and MSStress is bad. It’s bad for everyone, but it’s really bad for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Sometimes stress can cause a temporary flare-up of MS symptoms, but sometimes... By Matt Allen G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments