Living with MS

Life might feel simpler and less stressful if multiple sclerosis were the only medical condition I had to manage. Alas, it is not. I have been collecting other chronic medical...

First established in 1980, January 25 of every year marks the day when those with MS using infusion treatments can publicly recognize and celebrate the IV nurses who’ve helped them...

When living with multiple sclerosis in a rural or underserved area, an MS specialist may be several hours away from your home, making it difficult to seek treatment or find...

Sometimes multiple sclerosis makes me numb. At times, I can't feel parts of my body like my feet, legs, hands, and arms. Yet, there are times that I feel too...

I will admit that I am vain. I care about my appearance and like to look nice, but I never thought I would need Botox less than a month after...

One of the toughest parts about having a disease like multiple sclerosis is that it never goes away. Sure, some symptoms may ease up, but it never leaves. Many folks...

One of my favorite reality shows is Project Runway. I love watching these designers, under the crunch of limited time, materials, and budget, create beautiful garments literally from thin air...

Even under the best of circumstances, living with a disease like multiple sclerosis can be extremely challenging. The thing is though, there are an awful lot of folks fighting this...

My Big Mac Meal order flashes on the screen while a disembodied voice booms “$8.36 at the first window.” “Thank you,” I say cheerfully, and pull forward in the drive-thru...

There are some people that are just 'over' the holidays. The pandemic and its risks in addition to the recent surges and variants, emotional unrest relative to whether or not...

When Mr. Big died on a Peloton bike in the Sex and the City redux, fans were outraged, and the manufacturer of the bike was put on the defensive. Peloton...

While relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) causes acuate neurological episodes which can last for hours, days or months, primary progressive MS (PPMS) is more gradual. Symptoms continually worsen over time and can...

As someone with a high level of disability, I floundered for years trying different adaptive sports and activities desperately attempting to find something that gave me joy. Before my MS...

In my long-time battle with multiple sclerosis, I’ve had my share of scary moments, times when MS has impacted me enough to make me have a concern for my life...

We all live with stress stemming from many different sources, but the holidays can be an especially hard time. Beyond the regular stress of living with MS, there can be...

There is much to be said about MS as an identifier. Are you a patient? MS warrior? An advocate? A caretaker? Or is MS not even part of how you...

Do you ever wonder if there is a better way to treat your MS symptoms? I am always looking for the new and improved processes that are out there. I tried another...

If you live with multiple sclerosis, at some point, you are bound to encounter some rough times. Maybe you’re having an especially long exacerbation, or you’re fighting for a correct...

It may be chilly outside right now, but the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is looking forward to a wonderful new series of Improving Lives Through Art virtual events...

Recently, I wrote about some of the ways the cognitive problems I’ve developed because of multiple sclerosis have affected me (including one example that explained how my thinking is like...