Living with MS

Have 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...

Deconditioning. 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...

It’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...

Spending 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...

Life 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...

Twenty-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...

Being 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...

As 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...

The 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...

Having 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...

At-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...

Hands 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...

“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...

Folks, 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...

Change. 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...

Telehealth 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...

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...

It'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...

While 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...

Funny how what can and can’t be done has changed now that the entire world is living a sheltered life thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. When it was just people who...