The Good StuffThere are days when I'll suddenly stop and realize how good I truly feel. I may be exhausted to the core, and I know I need to rest, but I... By Calie Wyatt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
MS and Cog Fog...What Was I Thinking About?I am sure most, if not all, of us have enjoyed that moment of “what was I going to do?" or "what was I thinking?” That puzzled look, scratching your... By Mike Russell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
The Mystery of Missing My MedicationA few days ago, I was sitting around my house and realized that I wasn’t feeling quite right. My head felt fuzzy and I was markedly more tired than I... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments68 comments
Cat Feeders to the Sleep RescueTips, tricks, and tools to make life easier are always popular. Here’s my latest idea to share. My husband and I have two sweet kitties. They are 14 years old... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
You Had One Job: When Healthcare Gets in the Way of HealthcareBefore I start, I just wanted to make it clear that I am pretty much just venting in this post. Maybe you can relate? (I hope not). Maybe this will... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
HSCT Part 4: The Treatment ItselfPreparations for my trip to Mexico caused so many emotions: worry, excitement, anxiety, and a feeling that I just had to take a breath and get it over with. My 'Hail... By Jenny Angus5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Put Your Best Artwork Forward With MSAA’s Art ShowcaseGet your art materials ready! The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is now accepting submissions for the 2023–2024 Art Showcase! Since 2009, MSAA has held an annual Art Showcase... By Multiple Sclerosis Association of America - MSAA1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Serving Others Despite MSOne thing I genuinely hope to have in life is a servant's heart. To me, having a heart of service means feeling excited when I see others flourish. To feel... By Calie Wyatt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Doctor Versus Insurance Company: Patient Put in the MiddleEarlier this summer I received an email from my neurologist's office about an insurance problem. Uh oh, that can’t be good. Upon first reading, my thought was: “What the heck... By Lisa Emrich2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments35 comments
The Little ThingsWhen you live with an illness like multiple sclerosis, there are a lot of big moments and situations that seemingly dictate your life. Sometimes they are terrible, like getting your... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments40 comments
Dear Doctor: An Open Letter to My Medical TeamIf I had a dollar for every moment I wanted to scream at a doctor to please listen to me, well, I wouldn’t be rich enough to beat Elon Musk... By Kim Dolce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
You Have MS. Should You Have a Child?It is one of life’s biggest decisions: to start a family or to remain a couple and do your own thing. Couples and individuals weigh many factors in choosing to... By Gary Chester2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Reflecting on ChangeSam Cooke soulfully belts out the chorus of his 1964 hit, "A Change Is Gonna Come." "It's been a long, a long time coming. But I know a change gonna... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Returning to the Office While Living With Multiple SclerosisThe pandemic seems to end, and many of us return to work after being away for nearly two years. Striking a balance between work and personal life is like walking... By Moyna John3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
If It All Changes TomorrowFor me, MS appeared overnight. I went to bed worrying about an upcoming exam and was none the wiser that this night marked the spot for a considerable shift in... By Fredric Andersson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Your Anger Can Be a GiftLiving with multiple sclerosis can be an emotional rollercoaster. Anger is a common sentiment with complex causes that an individual fighting an incurable disease can typically experience. This is a... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Disease-Modifying Therapy: To Continue or Not to Continue Is the QuestionWow, I can see that look of, “Are you crazy?” And I agree with our younger generation asking this question, although, this is a valid consideration for us older folks... By Mike Russell4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
A Service Call to Dog Lovers With MSThere was a reason why I named him Bean. In the award-winning book Ender’s Game, there was a character named Bean. This character was genetically modified to be incredibly smart... By Amy Lynn Hubbard, PhD5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments52 comments
Another Day, Another Diagnosis: Cervical Dystonia and MSI have dealt with essential tremors for as long as I can remember. They began in my hands, but my hand tremors lessened in college, and I began noticing an... By Calie Wyatt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
An Advocate Without a RibbonThis past March was another multiple sclerosis awareness month of lost opportunities. Each year I have lofty goals to participate in every activity available. I want to support my chronic... By Anita Williams4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments