The Other Side of AngerHow many times have you been told not to be angry? These words have been said to me often. Hearing the directive agitates me. Many would have you believe that anger... By Teresa Wright-Johnson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
MS's Constant Assault on Mental HealthContent warning: The following article discusses depression and passive suicidal ideation. Please know that there are many resources available for support including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) and online... By Devin Garlit6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Prednisone: Maybe I Should Just Hide for a While?Prednisone is one of those medications that pretty much everyone living with multiple sclerosis (MS) is either overly familiar with or has probably heard of more than a few times... By Matt Allen G5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Returning From an ExacerbationThe most common variant of the neurological disease known as multiple sclerosis is referred to as relapsing-remitting. This course of the disease involves the patient experiencing repeated exacerbations (also known... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Reborn: Finding Yourself Post DiagnosisI feel like this is a big issue that most of us have dealt with or are still dealing with it. Once you get diagnosed with a life-altering disease, you... By Ashley Ringstaff4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Why I Do What I DoIf nothing less, COVID-19 and the protests have highlighted systemic inequities faced by Black Americans. Multiple sclerosis research is no different. That is why this issue is so important to... By Anita Williams2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
At-Home Exercise with MSDuring this time of quarantine and social distancing, it can be hard to know how to stay active. For those with MS, it may not be comfortable to return to... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Give Yourself Permission to Take A NapWhy is it so hard to just sit down, close your eyes, and allow yourself to sleep, meditate, daydream, or whatever, in the middle of the day? It’s really hard!!... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
MS Comic: How I Describe the MS Hug"MS hug" sounds like a pleasant sensation, doesn't it? It's definitely misleading because this MS symptom can range from slightly uncomfortable to extremely painful. It's tough to describe how the... By Brooke Pelczynski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Let Me Fail: Being Independent with MSI know at times we can feel helpless, like we can’t get things done on our own. It’s either too much physically and/or mentally. Those around us might see us... By Ashley Ringstaff4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
World MS Day: 10 Things Everyone Should Know About MSToday is World MS Day, and this year's theme is “connections” which feels all the more important during these trying times. Whether we're physically together or apart, World MS Day... By Shelby Comito5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
My First Virtual Neurology VisitIn Part 1 of this digital adventure, I shared about the growing pains my neurologist’s office was experiencing in switching patients over from in-person visits to virtual visits during the... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & HealingProfessor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique viewpoint on the power of nature to heal... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living with Lassitude: Primary Fatigue In MSWhen it comes to discussing the many potential symptoms of multiple sclerosis, you can’t have a complete discussion until you’ve talked about one of the most common and heinous: fatigue... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments35 comments
My Bladder Is a Bad CommunicatorHave you gotten to the point where it seems MS has just always been part of your life? I think that I’m approaching that point. Looking back over the past... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments58 comments
Deconditioning and a Lack of Motivation to ExerciseDeconditioning. I’ve talked about this before, wondering if physical decline is attributed to our multiple sclerosis or if it comes from being inactive. Aging is also often blamed for our deconditioning... By Laura Kolaczkowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
When the Massage Therapist Is Out and You Need Relief NowIt’s really too bad we can’t physically distance ourselves from our MS symptoms. One of my symptoms, spasticity, cannot be ignored. It flares at the least convenient times. The pain... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
MS Comic: Getting an InfusionSpending 2 hours getting an infusion doesn't sound relaxing or restful at first. In this MS comic, Brooke debates whether she should use the time to catch up on emails... By Brooke Pelczynski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Stress: The Great MS AntagonizerLife has been a little extra stressful lately. I’m sure you can relate. Doesn’t matter if it’s being stuck at home due to disability or disease, a pet who keeps... By Lisa Emrich4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Getting MS: Heredity and GeneticsTwenty-some years ago, after waking up with numb legs that I eventually lost all control of, I was whisked into a hospital for a myriad of tests to determine what... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments53 comments