Turned Away Because of a Service AnimalRecently, a local business near where I live in slower lower Delaware, turned away a man because he had a support dog with him. They later claimed to be unaware... By Devin Garlit5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Greater Recognition of Pediatric MSWhile pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS) is a rare condition, more children than ever before are being diagnosed. Anywhere from 1 to 3 out of every 100,000 kids around the world... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Will I Look Back on My Medical Decisions?Hindsight is 20/20. Surely, at some point in your life, you've made some kind of mistake that, in the moment, seemed like a good idea. Before doing whatever it is that... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Three Unusual Items to Add to Your Gift List This Holiday SeasonThis time of year people are compiling lists of gift ideas, suggestions for getting the perfect present for that special someone. I have a somewhat different list in my mind... By Cathy Chester4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My Mind Serenades Me with Memories of Life Before MS"...Memories light the corners of my mindMisty water, colored memoriesFor the way we were…" I hear the melody in my head and then the lyrics follow, the lyrics my mind... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Letting People DownAs I’ve lived over two decades with multiple sclerosis, I’ve learned that it can cause me to experience an extremely wide range of emotions. From anger to sadness to guilt... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
A New Symptom: The Crow ClawAn MS comic below shows a woman describing a new symptom she is experiencing that comes out of nowhere and affects the right side of her body, her speech, and... By Brooke Pelczynski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Acceptance Is Not a NegativeThe world of chronic illness seems to be packed with people that are ready to criticize the positivity of those suffering. "If only you were more positive! Your mindset is wrong;... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Sound Off On Music Therapy for MSI used to think that in order to achieve the greatest focus, I needed to work in complete silence. Back in the old days, when my children were young and... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
MS Comic: Going to a Support GroupIn Brooke's comic below, she is attending a support group for people with MS and listening to stories from people sharing how their symptoms have impacted their lives. She expresses... By Brooke Pelczynski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
MS and the Problem(s) with Stress ManagementStress management is a crucial part of life with multiple sclerosis (MS) because when you mix even a tiny amount of stress with MS, the results can be catastrophic. Just like how it's almost... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Does MS Ever Get Better?Multiple sclerosis is such a mysterious disease. There is still so much that just doesn’t make sense. Reports from recent MRI scans has got me thinking. I’ve been officially living... By Lisa Emrich4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Chronic Illness BurnoutWhen someone utters that they are “burned out,” I think people normally tend to associate this with one’s work. A quick search of the definition lists it as a person... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments42 comments
Lessons from My First 10 Years of Life With MSI'll soon be entering my tenth year living with multiple sclerosis (MS). I was diagnosed in 2010, just after I turned 20 years old, so with the exception of about... By Matt Allen G6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments36 comments
MS Comic: Twitching Legs at NightSome people with MS can experience tremors and spasms at night as they're trying to fall asleep. These can be frustrating and disrupt sleep but when sharing a bed with... By Brooke Pelczynski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Busy In My Blue Chair Fighting SPMSThe matter at hand: I am in the secondary-progressive stage of MS (SPMS). I no longer work. I no longer drive. I'm pretty much down to a taking a couple... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Fighting a Cold or Flu While Living with Multiple SclerosisI’ve been indoors for two weeks and counting, binge-watching British shows on BritBox, listening to music, and napping. A lot of napping because my fatigue is 24/7 despite any nighttime... By Cathy Chester3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Not My Type of MSI receive a steady stream of MS news items. Unfortunately, almost none of it applies to me. I do have MS, just not that type of MS. I am the... By Mitch Sturgeon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments107 comments
How Do You Feel After an Infusion?The other day, someone asked me how I usually feel after an infusion. Because that is a pretty broad question with such a dense answer, I thought I should take... By Matt Allen G5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments29 comments
The Similarities of Chronic IllnessesAs I’ve been writing about living with Multiple Sclerosis for several years now (wow, time really does fly), I’ve grown accustomed to talking to folks who don’t actually suffer from... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments