Living with MS

My beautiful mother recently transitioned. This is the most devastating loss I have endured thus far. I rejoice knowing that she is free from pain and suffering and I will see...

As of this writing, I haven’t left my house in close to two weeks (I’ve stepped outside, but I’ve not gone anywhere and had the sort of social interactions that...

I’ve embarrassed myself a gazillion times just by opening my mouth. I mean, I never had the most polished social skills on the planet, but after MS took up residence...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease. The immune system exists to defend the body from potentially harmful organisms like bacteria and viruses. In autoimmune disorders, the immune system...

Recently I was looking through photos on my computer with the intent to clean out or delete the ones I didn’t feel the need to keep in my digital shoebox...

Multiple sclerosis can cause all sorts of symptoms that in turn can create problems. One such symptom is chronic constipation. On too many occasions, evidence of this problem has surfaced...

It is quite a struggle some days to stay current on the latest studies, webinar presentations, and newly-released MS disease-modifying therapies. As a patient advocate, I want to keep up on...

Recently, I was talking to another person with multiple sclerosis, and she mentioned that she believed she was having trouble understanding when people were joking. She then asked me if...

In the multiple sclerosis community, asking for help is highly encouraged! We are generous with each other. We share our time. We share our wisdom. We share our tips. We...

Folks, to be completely honest, I can’t think of a single relapse that I could identify as being one. My hat goes off to any of you who can. You...

Today is one of those days that required an extra cup of coffee for me to even think about going through with my normal routine. No, it’s not MS-related fatigue...

I will never forget the fear and anxiety I felt knowing not only was I about to welcome three babies into the world, but that they were premature and my...

The question regarding disclosure of your MS at your workplace is really a lot more complicated than simply deciding to ‘fess up. I was diagnosed with MS two weeks before...

In the first part of my story, I told you about how growing up with poor eyesight taught me important lessons about communication between patient and doctor. It also taught...

When you live with multiple sclerosis, the fight against fatigue can seem like a never-ending battle. If you’re like me, you are always looking for new ways to improve your...

“Don’t compare yourself to others. We are all unique.” This phrase is true. Multiple sclerosis by its nature affects each of us differently. We cannot even be sure of how...

Wow, it's crazy to think I haven't gotten to write in over a year. If you haven't noticed, I have been a little MIA lately on MultipleSclerosis.net. The reason being...

Well, so much for a spoiler alert...I won’t blame the dumpster fire that is 2020 for this uninspired title, but considering this adventure started in May 2019, I can promise...

Three tethered mylar balloons still gracefully float above our dining room table celebrating a happy birthday. They are from Dan’s birthday celebration a few weeks ago, and it was then that...

I believe most of us would agree that uncertainty is a familiar feeling. I'm the first one to admit that I can be somewhat irrational when faced with uncertainty. The...