Gift-Giving Guide for Managing Multiple SclerosisThe best gift of all would be a cure for MS. While that may not be possible now, I do believe there are some gifts that can potentially help us... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
A Cane Can Help in the Battle Against MSMy wife says I am very competitive. In tennis, in board games, and even when we watch "Jeopardy!" She’s right. My brother and I were both raised with an eye... By Gary Chester2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Sensory Overload - ReloadMultiple sclerosis can evoke quite a collection of symptoms. One of them is sensory overload. Since we have five senses, we can get zapped in endless combinations by one or... By Kim Dolce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Navigating Insurance Changes at the Start of the New Year with MSAs we ring in the new year, many of us are trying to figure out the details of a new insurance plan. Or maybe you have the same insurance plan... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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
Infusions, How to Plan, and What to ExpectIf you’re waiting for your first infusion, it can cause anxiety and wondering about what will happen and what is next. I know how you feel, as I this will... By Mike Russell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Silence Is Not Always Golden – Sometimes It's LoudImagine a classroom full of adolescent students diligently working silently at their desks. Pleased that you could hear a pin drop as the students were going about doing their work... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Boost Your Mood During the WinterWinter isn’t the easiest of times to stay positive and in a good mood. On one hand, I feel more freedom because I don’t have to worry about the effects... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
My Feet Have SoleI was waiting for my friend to come running back to the van. I kept it on since it was a quick stop. Imagine my surprise when they were back... By Anita Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Why You Should Speak Up to Create Positive Change Within the MS CommunityAs I reflect on my life, I find myself perplexed by the phenomenon of aging and the marginalization that often comes with it. Once we reach the age of 60... By Cathy Chester2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Navigating Social Events with Multiple SclerosisWe were designed to live in community. It feels good to spend time with family and friends. We reminisce on the good ol’ days. We share updates on each other’s... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
How to Perform Exercises in Bed to Reduce SpasticityIf you live with multiple sclerosis (MS), then you are probably familiar with muscle spasticity. Like a snotty teenager, spasticity can annoy you at the most inopportune of times. One... By Rebecca Ironside, MSPT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
The 'MS Changes Things' Christmas-Time ReflectionsChristmas is my favorite holiday for a host of reasons. Spiritually, as a believer, I believe that the true reason for the season commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ and... By Dianne Scott4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Multiple Sclerosis and Advocating for Better TimesWhat is advocating, you ask? One who advocates to bring change for a cause or policy, or pleads in favor of others. Basically to help make changes to benefit others... By Mike Russell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Sure, I Have MS. But What About Me?Exclusion and MS, or is it exclusion because of MS? That is a question I’ve struggled with for more than two decades. No one likes to be excluded, but it... By Dan and Jennifer Digmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments38 comments
Maybe It's a Family Thing"Does someone else in your family have it?" It's one of the first questions that comes up when I tell people I have MS. As the jury is out regarding... By Fredric Andersson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Learn How to Use Your Voice for Better MS CareI was 27 when I learned I had MS, and I didn’t contemplate its impact on the rest of my life. Being young and naive had certain advantages. I never... By Cathy Chester3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Starting and Switching DMTs: Expectations vs Reality“OK, how am I going to treat this?” That was the second question I asked myself after learning I might have multiple sclerosis (MS). The first one being, “Huh? Where... By Anita Williams5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
MS Advocacy 101 - Identifying and Seizing OpportunitiesMissed our live MS advocacy webinar? No problem! Check out the video below to watch it all! Patient advocacy can seem overwhelming, especially when you’re just getting started. Whether you’re... By MultipleSclerosis.net Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My MS-Friendly Thanksgiving OutfitThanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays of the year. My dad’s side of the family has 40+ members so it’s not too often that we all get together. Thanksgiving... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments