Living with MS

There is this new trend of Reels (short video clips) and Tik Toks. Shout out to Brooke who makes the most entertaining and resonating MS Tik Toks for our viewing...

The first person I told about my MS was minutes after diagnosis. I'd promised a friend to give her a call after the doctor's appointment. As I breathlessly walked through...

“This is the end, my beautiful friend, the end.” Every single time I have used the bathroom over these past seven days, I hear the Doors' Jim Morrison melodically sing...

I know, can you believe it’s that time to set new goals for a new year? Okay, you're thinking, "it's tough enough to just get by each day living with...

As I hobbled into the infusion center for my monthly Tysabri infusion, I got all the normal greetings, jokes, questions about life, etc. When I sat down in my giant...

Every night, before I go to bed, I like to give one last look at the weather forecast for the rest of the week. I never expected to live a...

There's a popular book that became a 2022 film. It's called, Where The Crawdads Sing. I have not yet seen the movie, but the book was incredible. It's about a girl...

I have always had an appreciation for nature and enjoy being outside - in moderation. I'm just not what one would consider an 'outdoor person.' The primary reason is, I'm...

When I was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, I did what many people living with MS (PLwMS) do. I read as much as possible and I learned about various symptoms...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms have a profound effect on the body. When hands and feet become weak, daily tasks such as eating and brushing teeth may be a struggle. Some...

I'm a diehard roller coaster fan who needs speed, bumps, and the unknown! Okay, except that dang MS physical and emotional daily roller coaster ride. Those who do not have...

Twelve new months. In which were you born? As we know, MS is still one of those diseases where both cause and cure continue to be a mystery. In order...

While perusing social media recently, I came across another individual who suffered from a chronic illness. Like me, she is disabled. Also, like me, she can still sometimes walk and...

I had just moved to Florida and was working in a physical therapy clinic when I met Renie Calkin. This was only a few months ago. My move had been...

The months before I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) were not easy. It was a scary time, but also an exciting time. I had met a man and started...

Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable disorder, causing a variety of symptoms and lifestyle changes. Additionally, with the latest medical technology and research, new developments and updates are constantly arising. Remaining...

MS has certainly taken its toll on me over the years. Though it may not be quite finished, I primarily deal with the damage it left during its reign when...

I’m not sick, but I fit the description. So, I keep going back to the hospital. We exit the car, check in, and wait for my name to be called...

I appreciate order and consistency, and I imagine many others in my multiple sclerosis community feel the same way. MS serves up enough unpredictability and unknowns, so stability is appreciated...

This particular Sunday was like any of my other Sundays. I woke up, chatted with my J's (children, Justin and Jessica), and played with Bailee (my Chihuahua "fur baby"). I...