MS Comic: I May Not Always...It’s hard to have to cancel plans last minute or opt out of plans that you know will drain you (like a barbecue in 90-degree weather!). Saying “no” because MS... By Brooke Pelczynski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Connection Between Pneumonia During Adolescence and MSAs someone who has almost lived longer with multiple sclerosis than without it, I rarely have given much thought to how I got this disease. To me, focusing on the... By Devin Garlit4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Taking Time to Rest During an MS Relapse Isn't as Easy as It SoundsWhen anyone, regardless of whether they have a chronic illness or not, isn’t feeling very well, what is one of the most common things people will tell them? “Get some... By Matt Allen G6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Dealing with the Never-Ending Unknowns of MS is Such a Pain for Me - LiterallyI’d be a liar if I said I didn’t think about ending it all a little over 6 years ago. I was so scared and anxious. I also was exhausted... By Dan and Jennifer Digmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments32 comments
When Something Feels Wrong, I Round Up the Usual SuspectsManaging a chronic illness is like solving a series of crimes. Day after week after month after year, we are assaulted by small-time thugs that pilfer our stash of energy... By Kim Dolce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
At Home With MS"...Can't do is like don't care meaning neither one of them have a home…" – Maya Angelou, I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings What is the commonality between how... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Mistreatment or Abuse by a CaregiverIt is estimated that 1 in 4 people with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience disability that is significant enough to warrant formal caregiving. Most of this caregiving is performed by family... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Challenge of Consistency and EmploymentGoing to work. Preparing and cooking meals. Cleaning your residence. Exercising. Showering. Taking medication. These are all common activities in our day to day lives and they all have something... By Devin Garlit4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
I Am Feeling the ItchSometimes, I feel the itch to do things I used to do before MS, like travel, hike, golf, and stand up to pee. Recently, I've felt the itch to socialize... By Mitch Sturgeon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Pamper Yourself on the Good Days, TooWe all want to feel good, right? We want MS to stay in the background and get no where near centerstage. It’s wonderful to be able to ignore MS at... By Lisa Emrich4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
MRI: How They are Useful, Problems They Can Cause, and Why I Don't Have Them AnymoreIf you have been diagnosed with MS or have been tested for it, you’ve had at least a couple of magnetic resonance imaging scans, or MRIs, that can reveal lesions... By Kim Dolce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments47 comments
Wait, Who is Making My Medical Decisions?I’m not going to pretend to be anywhere near close to fully educated on how health insurance works. However, as someone who has been living with multiple sclerosis (MS) since... By Matt Allen G5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Why Aren't We Treating with the Most Effective Medications Early On?When I was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis over 20 years ago, I started treatment as soon as I could. My original disease-modifying therapy was Avonex. Over the years, I... By Devin Garlit4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
My MS: Adventures in Grocery ShoppingI’ve always loved going to the store. At least up until my MS worsened enough that I could no longer ignore it. Then, my trips to the local supermarket became... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
MS Comic: Making ExcusesBefore her MS diagnosis, Brooke used to search for reasons to stay in. Check out her comic below about all the funny excuses she used until she was diagnosed and... By Brooke Pelczynski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
8 Hours Is Never EnoughSleep. Sleep. Sleep. All I do is sleep. Eight hours is never enough. I spend more time in the bed than I do any other place. So, why would today... By Nicole Lemelle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments41 comments
Comic: All the Irritating Things That Come with MSWhat are the most frustrating things that happen with your MS? Brooke shares some of her biggest pet peeves in this comic, from bladder issues to spilling drinks to the... By Brooke Pelczynski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments30 comments
Give Yourself a BreakLiving life with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis can be extremely demanding. For many, trying to live as normal a life as possible can leave them feeling perpetually behind... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments32 comments
Explaining Unpredictable Fatigue: "I'm Fine, for Now"This is a follow-up to an article that I had written a while ago, Definition of, "I’m Fine." Really, I feel like my go-to answer when I’m asked, “How are... By Ashley Ringstaff3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Inside an InfusionIn the 20+ years since I’ve been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, I’ve witnessed significant advancements in treating the disease. While we don’t yet have a cure, we have a wide... By Devin Garlit4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments