Skin Sensations With MSAs the winter trudges on, I’ve managed to get a few double takes from my friends. This is usually followed by a...reactions17comments
We With MS Must Be the Change We Want to See in the WorldAs recently as 5 years ago, the meme “change must begin with me” hadn’t yet captured us in the chronic community in...reactions2comments
MS Comic: Will You Still Love Me If...?Talking to a romantic partner about MS can be hard enough, so is there ever a right time to bring up some...reactions5comments
Depression Is Not Only SadnessWhen I stop and think about the wide range of symptoms that someone with multiple sclerosis might have to deal with, there’s...reactions13comments
Arm Drops Keep Reminding Me of MSI am in the kitchen reaching for an onion when my arm freezes. I am holding a jar of body cream and...reactions12comments
Devin's Tips for Cog Fog: Part TwoRecently, I gave some tips on how to combat the cognitive issues that so many of us with MS encounter (see Part...reactions7comments
Learning and Experiencing My MSOver the years, I've shared my MS story and experiences multiple times, primarily through my writings. My audience has reached many people...reactions1comment
Understanding My Relationship With Stress and MSStress is bad. It’s bad for everyone, but it’s really bad for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Sometimes stress can cause...reactions52comments
MS and the Pathway to Resilience During a PandemicAt this point, most of us have known someone who has contracted COVID-19 (and sadly, many of us know someone who has...reactions2comments
MS Comic: Reacting to Life-Altering NewsThe days before and after being diagnosed with MS are a tumultuous, emotional time. Telling loved ones is difficult, and they may...reactions2comments
My Black History Influences My Life With MSEach year, we set aside the month of February to honor and revere the grand attributes, various contributions to society, and the...reactions1comment
My Bladder Urgency and Pain are Sometimes Caused by Infection, but not AlwaysTwo of the many symptoms MS patients can experience are bladder urgency and pain. The feeling that you have to go again...reactions4comments
Devin's Tips For MS Cog Fog: Part 1Some of the most devastating symptoms I face because of multiple sclerosis involve my cognitive ability. Like many with MS, cognitive dysfunction...reactions9comments
To Tell Or Not Is Your ChoiceHow many of you struggled with disclosing your diagnosis? Family, friends, coworkers, and other associates were all on the list for people...reactions5comments
The Sacrifices We MakeFor the most part, I tend to think my life with multiple sclerosis has gone well. Rather, it’s gone as well as...reactions3comments
Settling For the BestAfter a long, fatigue-filled Friday, I opened my eyes early Saturday morning well-rested and hungry. To my surprise, I smelled breakfast cooking...reactions9comments
MS Comic: Hair Loss & Self-EsteemMany people with MS suffer a hit to their self-image after diagnosis due to feelings of loss or feeling betrayed by their...reactions5comments
Who Needs Sleep? I Need Sleep!I have written quite a bit about my multiple sclerosis symptoms. I have mentioned tinnitus, spasticity, gastrointestinal problems, muscle weakness, and muscle...reactions6comments
Has My Illness Stolen My Future?When it comes to my life with multiple sclerosis, one thing has become very clear: In order to thrive in my day...reactions12comments
The Monsters Within Us“You never know what kind of monster is hiding behind a friendly smile.” This quote was found in a book I recently...reactions30comments
