Maybe It's a Family Thing"Does someone else in your family have it?" It's one of the first questions that comes up when I tell people I...reactions9comments
Learn How to Use Your Voice for Better MS CareI was 27 when I learned I had MS, and I didn’t contemplate its impact on the rest of my life. Being...reactions11comments
My MS-Friendly Thanksgiving OutfitThanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays of the year. My dad’s side of the family has 40+ members so it’s not...reactions7comments
Free at Last!Today's a big day for me. At my last appointment, my neurologist looked at me and said, "You know, I've been reading...reactions2comments
Living an Interesting Life While Battling MSYes, MS is challenging and alters your life in ways most people can’t even begin to imagine or understand. Our past life...reactions18comments
Medication RegretsDo you have any regrets when it comes to your MS medications? The question alone can tug at your heart. With MS...reactions20comments
Feeling Like a Burden: My Complicated HistoryIf you were to talk to anyone with a chronic illness and ask them about their fears, I think there are a...reactions21comments
Greater Recognition of Pediatric MSWhile pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS) is a rare condition, more children than ever before are being diagnosed. Anywhere from 1 to 3...reactionscomments
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...reactions28comments
Are You Prepared?The headlines have been filled with a wide range of natural disasters as of late – wildfires, floods, and hurricanes top the...reactions8comments
TED Hose vs. Compression Socks: My MS Battle of Function Over FashionI will admit that I’ve never been the most fashionable or trendy woman, but I always try to dress nicely and look...reactions4comments
All Pain, All DayChronic pain is often a part of living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Much has been written about pain. People living with MS...reactions13comments
10 Sleep Hygiene Tips for People with MSHuman beings need a little more than 8 hours of solid sleep a night in order to maintain good health. If people...reactionscomments
Insomnia and Fatigue, a Dueling Battle"You sleep like a vampire; we have to reset your sleep schedule!" My husband says this to me all the time. Most...reactions5comments
How MS and Aging Have Affected My SleepMultiple sclerosis meddles with our time, dreams, plans, love, self-esteem, form and function. For me, it can also interfere with sleep. Besides...reactions9comments
How Does MS Affect Your Sleep?Fatigue is one of the most common and frustrating symptoms that comes along with multiple sclerosis. In MS there is both fatigue...reactions28comments
Cognitive Dysfunction: When Reading Becomes a ChoreThe symptoms that go along with cognitive dysfunction because of multiple sclerosis are areas that I talk about a lot. The cognitive...reactions17comments
When My Doctor Didn’t Believe MeMultiple sclerosis is known as the “snowflake disease” for good reason. It affects each of us differently. We may have the same...reactions27comments
Living with Lassitude: Primary Fatigue In MSWhen it comes to discussing the many potential symptoms of multiple sclerosis, you can’t have a complete discussion until you’ve talked about...reactions35comments
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...reactions69comments
