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...reactions35comments
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...reactions58comments
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...reactions21comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions53comments
MS Comic: Quitting SmokingBeing diagnosed with a chronic illness like MS often leads people to take a hard look at other aspects of their lifestyles and find ways to improve their overall health...reactions4comments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for...reactions8comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency...reactionscomments
The MS Embarrassment ChroniclesHaving a body that can fail you at a moment's notice is bound to bring about a lot of mixed emotions. Painful, uneasy, depressing, even proud, living a life with...reactions16comments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...reactionscomments
Shaking (Curled) Hands With MSHands are the part of our body at the end of our arms, attached to our wrists; they include our fingers, palms, and thumbs. Our hands are used for holding...reactions10comments
Living with MS: Gardening as Healing“There’s something about taking a plow and breaking new ground. It gives you energy. ” — Ken Kesey During my childhood, my parents grew a huge vegetable garden. As part of...reactions10comments
Bladder Confidential: The Pee, the Whole Pee, and Nothing but the PeeFolks, I just survived the most horrific month of my MS journey. I’d like to tell you about my experience in the form of a detective mystery. My story gives...reactions1comment
Multiple Sclerosis and Unexpected ChangesChange. It can't be avoided, it almost always can't be controlled, and is often somewhat unpredictable. No matter the scale, from the infinitely vast cosmos down to the mundane happenings...reactions12comments
Telehealth: Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...reactionscomments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...reactionscomments
The Change In What Makes Me Happy After MSIt's absolutely no secret that things change as our world evolves. Think of fashion, with blouses with shoulder pads and "shag" or "mullet" hairstyles no longer being the trend. Or...reactions25comments
Battling Steroid-Induced Moon FaceWhile scrolling through social media recently, I came across a headline condemning people for making fun of actress Ashley Judd. Intrigued, I clicked through to read more and found out...reactionscomments