Community Views: What is Life Like With PPMS?Primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) is MS that develops slowly and steadily worsens over time. PPMS does not go through periods of relapse or remission like other forms of MS... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Using an E-reader to Improve My Reading With MSEver since I was a young child, one of my most enduring passions has been reading. Even after I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, reading was an integral part of... By Devin Garlit4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
How to Choose an MS Medication in 3 Not-So-Easy StepsSo, you’ve decided to take a disease-modifying therapy (DMT) to try to keep your MS at bay. As a caregiver, I have been actively involved in researching and discussing therapeutic... By Gary Chester3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Taking a SeatWhen it comes to leaving my house and engaging in various activities, whether it be meeting friends, running errands, or going to a doctor's appointment, I find my success can... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Contemplating the Medication VacationWhen first diagnosed with MS, my first big question was which disease-modifying therapy (DMT) I would start. My neurologist gave me a list of options: injectables (the interferon class and... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Day the Poltergeist Moved In, Set Up Shop, and Wielded a Nightmare: Part 1I was an athlete and knew how to grind through a lot of pain during training. When I began to experience all these insane abnormalities and rapid decline in body... By Jenny Angus3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Saying Yes to Sex After an MS Diagnosis: Part IThis article is one in a series about the positives of saying 'yes' to sex after a devastating MS diagnosis. My approach will continue to be explicit, frank, and heartfelt... By Kim Dolce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
MS Comic: MakeupIn this comic, Brooke shares her journey with makeup application and the struggles MS created. She persevered and found a way to still partake in this form of self-expression! Have... By Brooke Pelczynski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Five Resources for African-Americans Living With MSI have written before about my multiple sclerosis advocacy on behalf of African-Americans. My focus is primarily on the equity in research, but that doesn’t mean my support ends there... By Anita Williams2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Difficulties of Maintaining Friendships With MSOne of the common gripes I often hear from those with multiple sclerosis is about the toll it takes on relationships. This disease can have a very negative effect on... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments69 comments
Out and About in Spite of MSBeing primarily homebound is not what I signed up for. Getting out, for me, can definitely be tiring and requires quite the effort. When I was no longer able to... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Has Anyone Seen My Attention Span?I thought I left it on my desk. Maybe under that stack of papers. Or, maybe I left it outside on the patio table where I tried to do some... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
“You Used to Be So Happy” - My Emotional Journey With MSI believe I have dealt with a form of depression my whole life. I only called it something different back then. I called them “funks” and treated them like a... By Moyna John2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
The Pros, Cons, and Search of a (New) Home Health AideIt's been 14 years and multiple sclerosis has impinged my life and not in the best of ways. The loss of fine and gross motor skills and fatigue has significantly... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What I've Learned About Saying Yes and Trauma ResponseHave you ever agreed to do something that you later had reservations about? I have been here on multiple occasions for various reasons. Nonetheless, I have grown exponentially in my ability to... By Teresa Wright-Johnson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
How MS Treatments Work: Provigil, Ampyra, & BaclofenWhen you have MS, you’re likely to learn about a whole slew of treatment options, either mentioned by your doctor or from your own research. There usually isn’t a great... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
MS Comic: Telling the Person You’re Dating That You Have MSSometimes even thinking of starting to date someone new while living with a chronic illness, like MS, can be overwhelming. Timing to disclose your MS diagnosis is a personal decision... By Brooke Pelczynski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Some Household Hacks for Those With MSMaintaining a household is challenging under any circumstances, but when you live with a chronic illness like MS, it becomes even more difficult. Battling fatigue, mobility problems, and pain make... By Devin Garlit4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments60 comments
When Humidity Triggers MS SymptomsI was raised in the Pacific Northwest, where summer temperatures rarely soar into the 90s. A classic hot day here hovers in the 80s with low humidity, in stark contrast... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments30 comments
In the Swim With MSThe brutal heat many of us have experienced recently is a great reason to search out a pool to take a plunge in for relief, but there are many other... By Laura Kolaczkowski4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments