Mental Health & Chronic Illness: Therapy MythsLiving with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis is challenging, not only physically, but mentally as well. For some people, a diagnosis alone is enough to cause considerable mental anguish... By Devin Garlit5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
"You Wear It Well" - My Thoughts on PainI have written several articles on pain and invisible illness. On multiple occasions, I have been told “you don’t look sick” or “you don’t look like what you’ve been through.” Most... By Teresa Wright-Johnson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
I Really Hate That I Have to Ask for HelpI know I'm not breaking any news here, but many people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) struggle to not lose their independence in life. Things that were once simple become... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
The Struggle of Being an Extrovert with MSAs I troll through social media, and the internet in general, I keep coming across articles and memes relating to introverts and how their “shyness” has an effect on their... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Uninsured? Here's Where to Find Financial AssistanceShortly after I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2005 I lost my job and with it, my employer-sponsored health insurance. I enrolled in COBRA to maintain my employer’s insurance... By Kim Dolce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
MS Comic: Ringing EarsHave you ever gone to bed only to start hearing a ringing in your ears? The comic below shows how frustrating and exhausting this MS symptom can be! You might... By Brooke Pelczynski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
HSCT & MS: Some Basics and My ThoughtsHope. When you live with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis, hope can keep you going. New treatments, especially when they aren’t yet available to a majority of people, always... By Devin Garlit4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
5 Traits That Help Me Live with MSI saw a sign that read "5 Things Money Can't Buy," and listed were: How accurate and how true because not one of them can be purchased. They must be... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Need for Better Educational Practices When Diagnosing MSWe’ve all seen it. Someone who is newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) wondering why, months after starting a disease-modifying therapy (DMT) for MS, they are still experiencing symptoms. Or... By Matt Allen G6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments32 comments
What I Learned After Keeping a Symptom JournalKeeping track of symptoms with MS is really important for measuring how you are feeling over time and sharing that information back with your doctor. However, during bad days (or... By Brooke Pelczynski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
The Puppet ShowMy options were an unconventional therapy or a cocktail of eight different pharmaceutical prescriptions. So, I rolled the dice and picked my poison. And I lived to tell the story... By Nicole Lemelle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Fear of Vision SymptomsMultiple sclerosis can create a lot of frightening moments. From unexpected falls to sudden jolts of pain, this disease has plenty of options when it comes to striking our hearts... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments31 comments
How to Live with Loneliness When Living with MSI read a fascinating article about loneliness in the December 2019/January 2020 issue of AARP titled “Is There a Medical Cure for Loneliness?” by Lynn Darling. According to genomics researcher Steve... By Cathy Chester4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Medications for MS Fatigue: Do they Work?Something you'll find no shortage of when browsing the internet for articles about multiple sclerosis (MS) is information about fatigue. More specifically, articles about how different people living with MS experience and treat... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments30 comments
I Was Diagnosed with Pediatric MSPediatric multiple sclerosis isn’t talked about often, but that doesn’t mean the community of those who lived through it is small. Likewise, many teens and parents of teens may be... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When I'm Told Someone "Chooses Not to Be Negative"Around the internet, when looking at various articles and memes about chronic illnesses like multiple sclerosis, you’ll often come across a number of items that, essentially, are lists of things... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments45 comments
Does MS Cause Headaches?I’ve always tried not to rush to blame multiple sclerosis (MS) for every little health-related ailment in my life. Just because someone has MS or some other chronic illness doesn’t... By Matt Allen G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments140 comments
Tips For Better Patient/Doctor CommunicationIf you’re reading this because you have multiple sclerosis or another chronic illness, chances are you see doctors more than the average person. I’ve been a part of this community... By Devin Garlit4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
On the Move with MS: Let the Confusion Begin!Over the holidays, we relocated from our home of 20 years to another about 30 minutes away. We’re empty nesters and found an ideal home to enjoy in retirement last... By Tamara K Sellman4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How to Cope When Your Child is Diagnosed with Pediatric MSFinding out your child has pediatric MS can lead to many overwhelming emotions. It can be a scary time for both you and your child. However, life with pediatric MS... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments