Stephanie Buxhoeveden, RN, MSCN
Stephanie is a nurse, fitness enthusiast, science nerd, and eternal optimist. After being diagnosed with RRMS she realized that she could use her experiences as a patient to make a difference in the lives of others. Six months after she was diagnosed she became a Multiple Sclerosis Certified Nurse and began working in an MS center where she is a patient.
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Adapting to changes in cognition People with MS can achieve physical, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive wellbeing. Cognitive health is our …
Throughout this series, we have touched on some of the things that indirectly impact cognition such as fatigue, mood changes, …
Many people living with MS face cognitive challenges at some point. These may be temporary, such as during a relapse …
As discussed in Part 1 of this series, cognitive issues are a frustrating and common MS symptom. Often, people are …
Everyone living with MS knows that mobility challenges are just a small part of the challenges we face, even though …
I recently hit a big milestone, five years since my official MS diagnosis. I have been reflecting a lot about …
Diet and exercise are both essential components of managing multiple sclerosis symptoms, but sometimes the pressure to eat the right …
Medications used to treat MS have all been developed relatively recently, are still, which means that the majority of them …
I have struggled with bladder symptoms since being diagnosed with MS, and I know I am far from being alone! …
Nearly 2 years ago I put together a list of my favorite MS tricks and tips, and the responses that …
I recently got my hands on the summer’s must-have accessory that is sure to make everyone else jealous- a cast …
I feel like I have been missing in action recently, and I would love to catch everyone up on how …
Finally, here is some news that everyone who has had a lumbar puncture can cheer about! From February 21st-24th I …
(Disclaimer: I have no artistic talent, but thank goodness there’s an app for that!) When I need to de-stress or …
I think of myself as an optimistic-realist. I know that there is no cure for my MS, but I am …
Laura Kolaczkowski and I had the opportunity to speak to Dr. Peter Chin, the Principal Medical Director for Genentech-Roche, to …
Living with MS, or any chronic illness, brings it’s fair share of emotional challenges. We are all familiar with the …
My name is Stephanie, and I’m a recovering planaholic. For me, the hardest thing about living with MS is the …
In February Genentech-Roche announced that ocrelizumab was granted breakthrough designation by the FDA following positive phase III results from their …
Most of us are pretty well versed in the variety of symptoms that MS can cause, mostly thanks to our vast first-hand …
