Late-stage Multiple SclerosisYou may find this conversation unsettling, so please decide for yourself if you want to read on. I am discussing the worst-case...reactions12comments
It's MSiversary Time!On February 2nd, 2000, I was officially diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. While most people think of February 2nd as Groundhog Day, I...reactions11comments
Pondering My Age and My MS TreatmentAs I hobbled into the infusion center for my monthly Tysabri infusion, I got all the normal greetings, jokes, questions about life...reactions12comments
By OK, I Mean NormalWhen you live with a chronic illness like Multiple Sclerosis, you are bound to get the question “How are you doing?” more...reactions8comments
Getting a Second OpinionSomewhere in a folder, there is a small, crinkled up piece of paper with the words "primary progressive multiple sclerosis" (PPMS) written...reactions3comments
Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis: Can Children Get MS?It is well-known among the MS community that multiple sclerosis affects women in their 30s about 3 times more than it affects...reactions9comments
The Dreaded Crap GapWhile some people will read this title and be a bit confused, I’m willing to bet that there's a good segment that...reactions26comments
The Importance of Moving Forward“One step and then the next gets you where you’re going” is an often-repeated quote from the character Sister in one of...reactions24comments
Children and the People Who Love ThemWhen my daughter told us another grandchild was on the way, I was filled with mixed emotions. Yes, another baby would be...reactions2comments
Contemplating the Medication VacationWhen first diagnosed with MS, my first big question was which disease-modifying therapy (DMT) I would start. My neurologist gave me a...reactions3comments
Severe Depression: Getting Help for the HopelessWhen I was offered to join this team to blog about living with MS, I was ecstatic. I was so excited, I...reactions16comments
A (Nearly) Complete List of What I Do to Get Through the DayHave you ever stopped to think about what you do, in detail, to get yourself through the day and night? I decided...reactions27comments
How MS-Related Digestive Problems Have Embarrassed Me in PublicMultiple sclerosis finds inventive ways of humiliating me in public. Oh, I look and act normal enough at first. I’m a petite...reactions104comments
Copay Assistance Programs for MS DrugsGoing without your expensive MS disease-modifying drugs and symptom meds because you can’t afford them? Copay assistance is available to you. There...reactions1comment
The Torture That Is MS-Related Chronic PainI’ve been writing about my journey with multiple sclerosis for a while now. I’ve discussed a wide range of issues that I’ve...reactions168comments
Things I Wish People Knew About MS & TriggersIn a number of my articles, I like to talk about things that I wish people knew about or understood about living...reactions16comments
Some Things I Wish People Knew About MS And TemperatureThe time of year that so many with multiple sclerosis fear is nearly upon us. That’s right, summer is coming! Whenever the temps...reactions96comments
What I Mean When I Say I Don’t Feel WellEvery so often everyone has one of those days where they just don’t feel well. The start of a cold? The flu?...reactions74comments
Did I Alter My Life Enough After My MS Diagnosis?When I was in my early 20s, I awoke one day and fell flat on my face when getting out of bed...reactions25comments
Is It or Is It Not MS Related?The fun of MS is wondering all the time if this is MS related, or do I just not feel well, or...reactions11comments
