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
How MS Affects My Throat and MouthI’ve embarrassed myself a gazillion times just by opening my mouth. I mean, I never had the most polished social skills on...reactions11comments
Multiple Sclerosis and the Epstein-Barr VirusMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease. The immune system exists to defend the body from potentially harmful organisms like bacteria...reactions3comments
Trekking Poles: Not Just For HikingRecently I was looking through photos on my computer with the intent to clean out or delete the ones I didn’t feel...reactionscomments
Bathroom Burdens: Chronic Constipation and MSMultiple sclerosis can cause all sorts of symptoms that in turn can create problems. One such symptom is chronic constipation. On too...reactions50comments
Tips for Keeping Up with the Latest MS InfoIt is quite a struggle some days to stay current on the latest studies, webinar presentations, and newly-released MS disease-modifying therapies. As a...reactions3comments
Trouble With Social Cues: Social Cognitive Deficits With MSRecently, I was talking to another person with multiple sclerosis, and she mentioned that she believed she was having trouble understanding when...reactions82comments
I Do Not Know How to Ask for HelpIn the multiple sclerosis community, asking for help is highly encouraged! We are generous with each other. We share our time. We...reactions19comments
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
MS Spasticity: Down With the StiffnessToday is one of those days that required an extra cup of coffee for me to even think about going through with...reactions15comments
MS, the Birth of My Triplets, and the AftermathI will never forget the fear and anxiety I felt knowing not only was I about to welcome three babies into the...reactions2comments
Disclosing MS On the Job: Why I Did, and Why I Didn'tThe question regarding disclosure of your MS at your workplace is really a lot more complicated than simply deciding to ‘fess up...reactions15comments
What Having Poor Eyesight Taught Me About Being a Proactive Patient, Part TwoIn the first part of my story, I told you about how growing up with poor eyesight taught me important lessons about...reactions2comments
Economy of Movement & Conserving Energy to Fight MS FatigueWhen you live with multiple sclerosis, the fight against fatigue can seem like a never-ending battle. If you’re like me, you are...reactions24comments
My Guilty Conscience Weighs Me Down“Don’t compare yourself to others. We are all unique.” This phrase is true. Multiple sclerosis by its nature affects each of us...reactions23comments
Life Changes with MS: Becoming a New Mom of FourWow, it's crazy to think I haven't gotten to write in over a year. If you haven't noticed, I have been a...reactions2comments
That Awkward Moment When It Turns Out Your MS...Actually Isn’tWell, so much for a spoiler alert...I won’t blame the dumpster fire that is 2020 for this uninspired title, but considering this...reactions6comments
Mylar Balloons and MS Lessons Learned By Not Kissing My HusbandThree tethered mylar balloons still gracefully float above our dining room table celebrating a happy birthday. They are from Dan’s birthday celebration a...reactions1comment
The Quest for CertaintyI believe most of us would agree that uncertainty is a familiar feeling. I'm the first one to admit that I can...reactions3comments
Top Multiple Sclerosis Triggers In the CommunityWhile every person experiences multiple sclerosis (MS) differently, those living with the disease may share some common ground on what triggers their...reactions4comments
