Navigating the "How Are You?" Question With MSIt's a simple question: "how are you feeling?" But when you're living with MS, the answer is anything but simple. It's complicated and forever fluctuating. So how do you give... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
A Day Without the Shadow of MS: A Dream of Peace and LiberationFor many, a new day brings the promise of possibility, of opportunities waiting to be seized. But for those of us navigating the labyrinth of multiple sclerosis (MS), each dawn... By Anita Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
I’m Seeing the Benefits of Aging, Bifocals, and MS“Just read me the letters from the lowest row you can see,” the ophthalmic nurse instructed. “You mean there are letters in front of my eyes right now?” I questioned... By Dan and Jennifer Digmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Look Of AwarenessThe purpose of awareness periods are to set aside time to bring recognition to social issues or health conditions, such as multiple sclerosis. During these times, those affected by one... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Those Pesty Never-Ending MS SymptomsI can only imagine the thoughts racing through your mind thinking about all the pesty MS symptoms you deal with. Not to mention the severity, length of time, and type... By Mike Russell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments35 comments
Training for SummerEver since getting diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), my body doesn’t love the heat. No hot tubs, saunas, fireplaces, or space heaters for me. My body didn’t love the heat... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Second Verse Not Much Like the First: Transitioning From RRMS to SPMSI had a class I had to take for my job. I knew where I had to be, and at least the car knew how to get there. When I... By Therry Neilsen3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
MS Fatigue: Can I Get a Charger?My cell phone. My life line. I manage to keep it pretty busy. I do practically everything with it. But after a while, as the battery depletes from its workload... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments34 comments
Which Disease-Modifying Therapy (DMT) is Best For Me?This past January I had a *cute little surprise* from my bestie, MS, in the form of a new lesion in a precarious spot. While it is extremely validating to... By Samantha Salvaggio3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Bring On The Sunny D. Vitamin D, That IsThinking of the four seasons, my two favorites are spring and summer. I like the warmer yet milder temperatures of the spring, although the hotter temps of the summer are... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Dancing with My DaughterI used to thrive on working out. I ran races, learned to box, and even completed a sprint triathlon. There was a thrill challenging my limits. Since then, I was... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Writing with MS: Rebuilding a PassionPrior to my life with multiple sclerosis (MS), writing was always something I really enjoyed. Whether it was an essay in school, one of my many creative writing projects, or... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Struggling with Depressive Episodes and MSWhether or not a person has MS, mental health issues affect a lot of people all across the globe. These mental health issues can range from depression to anxiety to... By Mary Pettigrew4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How My Life Has Changed Along the MS Rocky RoadAs we grow older along the journey of life, our road changes faster for some and slower for others. I remember my parents telling me, “Your mind stays young, and... By Mike Russell4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Has MS Made Me Selfish?I have never been so unreasonable as to be inconsiderate of the needs or desires of others. A person who cares only and chiefly for my own wants, yet no... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
If You have MS, You Have a Story to Change LivesDo you see yourself as an MS advocate? If not, look again. You’ll be surprised to see that you have the one fundamental element it takes to make an impact:... By Dan and Jennifer Digmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Ouch, My Teeth HurtIt started as an uninvited jolt – a sharp, piercing pain that seemed to dance around my teeth with a mind of its own. There I was, a weird model... By Anita Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments46 comments
The Daily Battle: Living with an Illness That Doesn't StopEach of our experiences living with multiple sclerosis is unique to us. Some of us may battle mobility issues, others may struggle with fatigue and brain fog, and others may... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
What Daily Movement is Like for MeMovement is part of every moment of my daily routine! From the minute I turn off my alarm, here is what movement looks like for me. I am very fortunate... By Kim Dolce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Coming To Grips: Changes In Movement... Or The Lack ThereofMy ‘babies’ are no longer babies (sometimes, I miss them in their younger years). I can no longer ‘burn the midnight oil’ with no day-after effects (staying up late reading... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments