Isolation and FatigueMental health is one of the most critical pieces of our overall health we can tend to, but it is often glossed...reactions27comments
Life With MS Fatigue Feels Like a Story for OprahI hate when extreme fatigue messes up my whole day. Today is no different. I had things to do. A list of...reactions15comments
MS Versus the Swedish Healthcare SystemIn this article, I'm talking about the Swedish healthcare system in general terms. Denied insurance, medical debt, flare-ups due to financial stress...reactions6comments
People Will Get Tired Of You Being SickLiving with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis often means that you have to face some very hard truths. You might have...reactions18comments
Appointments, AppointmentsIt is managing the symptoms that take up the vast majority of my attention. Just living every day in this body takes...reactions1comment
How Disease Onset and Rejection Initially Contributed to the Loss of My Sex DriveSexual desire has always been an important part of my identity. Something that makes me feel like the spark plugs are all...reactions5comments
MS Comic: How I Describe the MS Hug"MS hug" sounds like a pleasant sensation, doesn't it? It's definitely misleading because this MS symptom can range from slightly uncomfortable to...reactions7comments
We Can Enjoy Sex Despite Having Multiple SclerosisIf you are anything like me when you think about sex, you might start with a wistful memory of better days. Whether...reactions9comments
When TMI is a Good Thing: MS & Bathroom ProblemsMultiple sclerosis has been like a secret club at times. We have our own language and rituals. We can confab over disease-modifying...reactions62comments
Touch Typing: One Way MS Has Affected My HandsI used to type pretty fast. Growing up, I remember taking computer classes that (among other things) focused a lot on the...reactions31comments
Devin's Tips for Battling IsolationAs of this writing, I haven’t left my house in close to two weeks (I’ve stepped outside, but I’ve not gone anywhere...reactions16comments
MS: That Mean, Ugly Monster You Must Learn To Deal WithMost of us have those friends or family members that are the difficult ones. They’re bullies. They’re irritating and hard to be...reactions10comments
I Found Out the Hard Way Which of My Drugs Interact Badly with Each OtherAfter struggling through three days of suddenly worsening MS symptoms back in July 2011, I started a three-week course of oral prednisone...reactions4comments
MS Changes Our Life, Yet We Can Still be a Positive InfluencerSome health illnesses are with you for a short period, then you heal and move on. MS, as you well know, sticks...reactionscomments
My Experience with Medical MarijuanaDisclaimer: this post is simply about my own personal experience with cannabis products. I am not a medical professional and am not...reactions12comments
Nuvigil: Is My Solution My Problem?I not long ago talked about MS-related fatigue and lassitude; I mentioned how taking Nuvigil (Armodafinil) seems to be my personal solution...reactionscomments
Battling Brain FogMy mind goes blank, I feel like all the education I have has gone out the window, and my head hurts trying...reactions1comment
Blind Spot: Look Over There!A common symptom people first experience before being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) is optic neuritis. Optic neuritis is basically inflammation of...reactions13comments
The Rebound Effect of TysabriI have not written here in a very long time (or so it feels) and have hardly written on my personal blog...reactions29comments
The Danger of Other IllnessesNot long ago, I was awoken on the early side of a morning by a persistent pain. Not the typical burning nerve...reactions21comments
