Dear Doctor: An Open Letter to My Medical TeamIf I had a dollar for every moment I wanted to scream at a doctor to please listen to me, well, I...reactions12comments
All Aboard the Apology TourConstantly canceling plans, forgetting important moments, seeming like I’m not paying attention, spilling things, knocking objects over, being moody because of pain...reactions41comments
7 Myths About ShinglesShingles is a viral infection that is often misunderstood. Understanding the myths and misconceptions about shingles can help reduce your chances of...reactions13comments
With MS, You're Going to Need Rest, and That's OK!When you live with MS, one thing is certain: you’re going to have days where things just aren’t going to happen the...reactions8comments
The Few, the Proud, the MS Spouse CaregiversAs a MS Spouse Caregiver the whole taking care of yourself mantra borders on being an oxymoron. If your partner has mild...reactions14comments
Being a Stay at Home Mom with MSI currently am a work from home, stay at home momma. I chose to stay at home with my son after he...reactions1comment
Waiting for MS to Calm Down and BehaveI can still remember waiting for my first relapse to be over. Every morning I would wake up hoping that when I...reactions4comments
Accepting the Truth After All of These YearsIt hit me the other day that I’ve had MS for half of the time I’ve been alive. I’m 28, and I...reactions24comments
Dealing with Guilt as a ParentThose of you that live with multiple sclerosis probably know that there is no 100% known cause of MS. However, there are...reactions2comments
Dating When You’re “Different”For many folks diagnosed with a chronic illness like MS, dating never even comes into play. Most of those people are not...reactions2comments
Four Tips To Help You Get Better Care From Your Doctor And Pharmacist“Sorry, but we never received your prescription. You better call your doctor.”“We sent your prescription refill to your pharmacy a few days...reactions6comments
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...reactions8comments
Tips for Managing Caregiver BurnoutYou think we get tired of living with a chronic disease? Then just imagine for a moment what the people closest to...reactions2comments
Is This a Relapse? A Boyfriend's PerspectiveIt can be hard enough for someone with MS to determine whether or not they're experiencing the worsening symptoms that indicate a...reactions4comments
The Ultimate Pickup Line: "I Have MS"“Yum! This pizza is delicious! Oh, by the way, I have multiple sclerosis. Can you pass the Parmesan cheese?” “I had a...reactions20comments
Intimacy and Multiple SclerosisOne of the benefits of being a member of an extraordinary blogging community is meeting strong, vibrant women who write about a...reactions4comments
Motherhood Is My One ConstantOn Friday, my Oldest son will celebrate his 13th birthday, which also means it's been that many years since I crossed into...reactions4comments
When MS Isn't The Only Disability In the HouseI've always considered myself incredibly blessed that while my own health is at best suspect, that of my 3 sons has been...reactions3comments
5 Ways to Find the Best Neurologist for Your MS NeedsWhen I was diagnosed in 1986, my neurologist told me to go home and call him if I experienced any symptoms. He’d...reactions4comments
The Problem with ProgressionOf late, the MS has been giving me a pretty good a** whuppin'. It's getting harder for me to stumble around my...reactions3comments
