Living with MS

Dating someone with a chronic illness, like MS, is a scary proposition to most people. Fear of the unknown, concern over declining health, fear over their abilities, etc. The list...

Every chronic and life-threatening condition comes with its own symptoms and challenges, and while each individual's experience is unique, there is wisdom to be found in learning how others have...

We all have heard the phrase, whether we learned it from Saturday Night Live’s Roseann Rosannadanna (aka Gilda Radner) or have seen it displayed on a meme somewhere. In our case...

A vacation rental with a hot tub sounds perfect, doesn't it?! However, sometimes extreme heat can cause MS symptoms to worsen. Even a small increase in body temperature can affect...

If you've ever read any of my articles, it's pretty apparent that I am a lover of quotes, scriptures, meaningful song lyrics, aphorisms, and such. The more profound, pithy, witty...

Constipation can be annoying and embarrassing, but also very common for those living with MS. Even worse than occasional experiences, is chronic constipation that some have to deal with. Brooke's...

"If you are going through hell, keep going" is a quote often attributed to Winston Churchill and it’s one that has particular significance to those with multiple sclerosis. A majority...

"It will get better; just be patient," I remember when my old therapist said this to me. We were discussing my recent diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. I was weeping and...

During the past year, there has been little reason for me to go places. I don’t know about you, but most of my “outings” have involved the pharmacy, doctors’ offices...

If there is a multiple sclerosis symptom that probably gets talked about the most, I would imagine that it has to be fatigue. That’s purely a guess on my part...

It appears the obligation-free summer I’ve enjoyed is coming to an abrupt end. I work in education and for 23 years I have been on an academic calendar, meaning when the...

Memory issues and 'cog fog' are, unfortunately, common symptoms of MS. Whether it's remembering plans with friends or having issues keeping up at work, it can cause embarrassment and frustration...

“In the face of pain there are no heroes" - Winston Smith from George Orwell’s 1984. If you suffer from chronic pain, like the kind that can be caused by...

Have anyone's friends asked them about their MS-like symptoms? Most of us don't have the clinical expertise to diagnose MS, especially on the spot. Brooke shares a comic of an...

Recently, while discussing my article about the fear of falling, it came to my attention that there is another source of consternation on the flip side of that subject. While...

I’m always trying to find the silver linings in situations. It’s not something I set out to do. It’s more a reflexive search for hope in even the worst situations...

Many years ago, I had the privilege to attend a very comprehensive therapy center that specializes in multiple sclerosis. One facility housed physical, occupational, and mental health therapists. If you...

March and MS Awareness Month are behind us, so I have a confession to make: I really don’t care for the color orange. Shocking, right? After all, orange is a...

Have you ever wondered what is involved with making an anatomical donation to further multiple sclerosis research? This is a question that I came across in an online forum and thought...

Have you ever been talking with someone and they ask you, “Did you just see that?” "See what?" you say. “My eye; it was twitching. There it goes again!” Only...