Tips and Tricks to Maximize Cognitive Function and Adapt to Changes
Adapting to changes in cognition People with MS can achieve physical, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive wellbeing. Cognitive health is our …
Stephanie Buxhoeveden, RN, MSCN
Lesions, Atrophy, and Cognitive Symptoms
Throughout this series, we have touched on some of the things that indirectly impact cognition such as fatigue, mood changes, …
Treating the Underlying Cause of Cognitive Dysfunction
Many people living with MS face cognitive challenges at some point. These may be temporary, such as during a relapse …
What is a Cognitive Assessment?
As discussed in Part 1 of this series, cognitive issues are a frustrating and common MS symptom. Often, people are …
What Causes Cognitive Dysfunction?
Everyone living with MS knows that mobility challenges are just a small part of the challenges we face, even though …
Five Year Anniversary
I recently hit a big milestone, five years since my official MS diagnosis. I have been reflecting a lot about …
The Hidden Dangers of Food-Shaming
Diet and exercise are both essential components of managing multiple sclerosis symptoms, but sometimes the pressure to eat the right …
The Impact of Generics on MS Treatment
Medications used to treat MS have all been developed relatively recently, are still, which means that the majority of them …
Asking the Embarrassing Questions: My Interview with a Urologist
I have struggled with bladder symptoms since being diagnosed with MS, and I know I am far from being alone! …
More Life Hacks for MSers
Nearly 2 years ago I put together a list of my favorite MS tricks and tips, and the responses that …
Fighting for the Little Things
I recently got my hands on the summer’s must-have accessory that is sure to make everyone else jealous- a cast …
My First Ocrevus Infusion
I feel like I have been missing in action recently, and I would love to catch everyone up on how …
2017 is the Year of the MS Biomarker
Finally, here is some news that everyone who has had a lumbar puncture can cheer about! From February 21st-24th I …
What Does it Take to Be Brave?
(Disclaimer: I have no artistic talent, but thank goodness there’s an app for that!) When I need to de-stress or …
Sensational Headlines and False Hope
I think of myself as an optimistic-realist. I know that there is no cure for my MS, but I am …
An Update on Ocrelizumab: Part 2
Laura Kolaczkowski and I had the opportunity to speak to Dr. Peter Chin, the Principal Medical Director for Genentech-Roche, to …
Facing Emotional Symptoms of MS Together
Living with MS, or any chronic illness, brings it’s fair share of emotional challenges. We are all familiar with the …
Prioritizing My Health
My name is Stephanie, and I’m a recovering planaholic. For me, the hardest thing about living with MS is the …
An Update on Ocrelizumab: Part 1
In February Genentech-Roche announced that ocrelizumab was granted breakthrough designation by the FDA following positive phase III results from their …
Learning More about Speech and Swallow Dysfunction in MS
Most of us are pretty well versed in the variety of symptoms that MS can cause, mostly thanks to our vast first-hand …