Why Is It Not a Relapse Every Time I Feel Worse?There are times when symptoms get a strong hold of me, making me feel worse for a few hours, and gets me...reactions17comments
Physical Therapy for MSFinding the right physical therapist to help someone with MS can be a challenge. A member of our MultipleSclerosis.net community recently reached...reactions5comments
For Friends & Family: How You Can HelpSince I’ve started writing about my life with Multiple Sclerosis, I’ve had the pleasure of talking to folks who have been touched...reactions17comments
The Two Faces of Multiple SclerosisYour future was so bright. I knew you were going places. And I was coming with you. When your dreams came true...reactions59comments
How I Manage Cold Weather SymptomsNow that temperatures in southeast Michigan have dropped, I have, once again, begun experiencing the particular symptoms cold weather brings. Spasticity gets...reactions5comments
How I Can Tell I'm Having a RelapseFolks, to be completely honest, I can’t think of a single relapse that I could identify as being one. My hat goes...reactions25comments
Meltdown: Is It from Sensory Overload – or Something Else?Recently I had a wailing, sobbing meltdown. Here’s how it went. February, 2020. I was on the phone with my sister doing...reactions33comments
Observation SkillsI was outside on my deck with my not quite 2-year-old granddaughter. We were having a pleasant conversation, as much as you...reactions2comments
Supporting My Support Partner: Part 2Anita talks about both managing her own MS and caring for her support partner in a time of need. Read the first...reactions3comments
CBD from Hemp and How It's Helped My MSOver my time battling Multiple Sclerosis, there have been a few moments where I could point to something and say, wow, that’s...reactions30comments
The Start of Something NewI have been on Gilenya since it came out. For me, that has been a little over ten or so years. It...reactions6comments
MS Research & Anatomical DonationsHave you ever wondered what is involved with making an anatomical donation to further multiple sclerosis research? This is a question that I...reactions8comments
Cutting to the Chase About Self-Harm & MSContent note: The following article mentions details surrounding the author's experiences with self-harm. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider...reactions16comments
HSCT & MS: Some Basics and My ThoughtsHope. When you live with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis, hope can keep you going. New treatments, especially when they aren’t...reactions16comments
Battling Foot Drop With Functional Electrical StimulationA while back, I wrote about a pretty common issue that plagues many people who suffer from multiple sclerosis: foot drop. In my...reactions9comments
Medications for MS Fatigue: Do they Work?Something you'll find no shortage of when browsing the internet for articles about multiple sclerosis (MS) is information about fatigue. More specifically, articles about...reactions32comments
My Interview With Dr. Terry Wahls on Healthy Eating and Adopting Healthy BehaviorsAs a co-moderator of an active private MS Facebook group, I lend my voice by posting articles on the latest research, and...reactions6comments
MS and Marijuana: The Story of a Skeptic Turned BelieverI’ve waited to discuss a certain topic because it can be a rather sensitive issue to some folks. This issue is the...reactions40comments
Mood Swings: Living with a Pendulum of EmotionsIn politics they say “the pendulum swings both ways,” just like on an old clock. If you are not sure what a...reactions5comments
Battling Steroid-Induced Moon FaceWhile scrolling through social media recently, I came across a headline condemning people for making fun of actress Ashley Judd. Intrigued, I...reactionscomments
