Myoclonus – Why am I So Easily Startled by Sound?A few years ago it’s like something changed in me. Noise was so unbearable! Specifically, loud and sudden sounds. Everything is so...4 min read
Open Letter for the Newly DiagnosedDear newly diagnosed, First I want to welcome you to the club that no one wants to join - the world of...3 min read
What Would I Tell My Newly Diagnosed With MS Self After 15 Years?Fifteen years doesn’t sound like a long time. Twenty years, now that sounds impressive — two decades. That’s how long I’ve lived...3 min read
More Than Just Heat: The Impact of Humidity on MS SymptomsTalking about the effects that increased temperatures have on those of us with Multiple Sclerosis is something I’ve done many, many times...3 min read
No MRI Change but Worsening MS SymptomsYou’ve just had your yearly MRI and there have been no changes, no new or larger lesions; however, you know your condition...3 min read
In Search of the Ideal MS ClimateI live in the great state of Maine. What's so great about it? Let's start with lobsters, blueberries, and potatoes, sometimes all...3 min read
Walking The Tightrope Between Rest And Activity“What if I won’t be able to do it anymore?” That’s a question that nags many a person suffering from multiple sclerosis...3 min read
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,...5 min read
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...5 min read
When You're Hot, You're Hot"Oh, honey! Why don't you go ahead and put your head in the freezer over there?" The cashier who said this to...4 min read