Living with MS

When you live with a chronic illness like Multiple Sclerosis, you are bound to get the question “How are you doing?” more than the average person. You know, often with that...

I have been writing about my many experiences with multiple sclerosis (MS) for years, and one thing people have told me from time to time is, “This is exactly how...

It can be hard enough for someone with MS to determine whether or not they're experiencing the worsening symptoms that indicate a relapse. A loved one looking in from the...

It may seem that, everywhere you look, messages emphasize the importance of getting enough sleep. (As a sleep health educator, some may have come from me!) Of course, good sleep...

The Captain in Cool Hand Luke famously said, “What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate.” Lately, I feel like that quote has taken on new meaning in my...

The other night as we were eating dinner, I was listening to my mom explain to my three-year-old the benefits of sunshine. She was explaining to him how the sun...

Just some food for thought… I live in a neighborhood that’s placed right on the edge of a golf course, and our home is not in the middle of this...

Typically, when the winter approaches and the holiday season begins to loom large, many people like me will often write about the difficulties that people with Multiple Sclerosis can encounter...

I am 49 years old and will soon be 50. That isn't ‘old’ - especially once you’ve entered the 30+ age bracket. I mean, I think I'm doing pretty well...

“Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” Socrates, Yeats, Plutarch: who said this? This is another one of those quotes whose origin is not...

Not long ago, I was awoken on the early side of a morning by a persistent pain. Not the typical burning nerve pain that I feel in my extremities, but...

Being a parent is a tiring job, and usually, life with MS comes with frustrating fatigue and lassitude. Both together can be a recipe for complete exhaustion and feelings of...

I know it’s been a while since I’ve been able to actually sit down and write an article. Life happens, and there never seems to be enough time or energy...

My husband and I like to watch a lot of prison shows on television. We are always so interested to see what someone in prison/jail goes through. These men and...

In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members across various conditions on what it’s...

Certainly, anyone can have heartburn after eating certain foods, eating heavy meals, or eating late at night. But what about the times you watch what you eat, keep portions light, and...

I’ve seen a quote circulating on Facebook. It says, “Do you ever feel like your body’s ‘check engine’ light has been on and you’re still driving it like ‘Nah, it’ll...

Living successfully with multiple sclerosis requires some effort on the part of the diagnosed. In order to thrive with this disease, you have to try to live as healthily as...

As most people know, multiple sclerosis (MS) comes with a great deal of fatigue. Even after a solid 8 hours of sleep, I can wake up feeling terribly fatigued and...

Having an invisible illness is relatable to seeing an iceberg. On the outside, you can only see the tip. If you don’t take the time to look below the surface...