The Journey of Parenthood with MSI have recently come across a variety of questions about motherhood/parenting with MS, whether it’s about trying to conceive, pregnancy itself or parenting in general. I have written about parenting... By Calie Wyatt6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
At Least 60 and Can't Clean Your House? Call the Department on Aging!Often we oldies are hard put to think of an upside to being in our dotage. The body is falling apart like an old car, just like with MS, only... By Kim Dolce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Sexual Healing: Why Masturbation is Good for Your HealthConstant readjustments of all kinds are necessary when we have a neurological condition. Multiple sclerosis seems to change how our bodies work on a monthly, weekly, and even daily basis... By Kim Dolce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Hiding from SoundIf you could go back to just before I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and ask me which of the 5 senses that I was born with was my... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments31 comments
The Questions Get Harder and HarderSo the neurologists, journals, literature, and personal stories were pretty accurate. Their bottom line was that multiple sclerosis was degenerative. What I discovered rather quickly was that the translation to... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments34 comments
I Regret Not Doing Things When I Still CouldLet’s turn the clock back a bit, shall we? I’m in middle school, and it’s my least favorite period of the day: physical education (PE). It’s the end of the... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
The Two Faces of Multiple SclerosisYour future was so bright. I knew you were going places. And I was coming with you. When your dreams came true, so did mine. You were my best friend... By Nicole Lemelle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments59 comments
AdaptingBefore MS, Brooke's life used to be a "grab and go" lifestyle without much need for planning in advance. After MS, her checklist for leaving the house has gotten much... By Brooke Pelczynski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
MS Anxieties: Financial StressIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing a physical illness like MS and its side effects. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Unexpected Consequences of Weight GainI’m frustrated and fit to be tied over media endlessly pushing misguided, mixed messages in my face about being overweight. For example, most health articles and television advertisements are aimed... By Kim Dolce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Fearing the FutureLiving with a highly unpredictable disease like Multiple Sclerosis can be an exercise in controlling your fears. Every day (and night), we can easily get consumed with worrying about or... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Let’s Talk About Driving Safety and MSHaving one’s independence is a huge concern for many people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Your freedom to move through your day unfettered may be disrupted by issues related to mobility... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
Why Self-Care is Important When Living with MSMy infant son looked up at me from his crib, smiling and cooing after a satisfying nap. I picked him up, changed his diaper and carried him to the living... By Cathy Chester3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
MS with KidsChildren are full of energy and excitement, and while spending time with kids can be a joy, it's also indisputably exhausting - especially for someone with MS. In her latest... By Brooke Pelczynski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Field SobrietyI go to my MS specialist every six months. At each appointment, we go through the same routine: check my strength, test my reflexes, finger to nose, have my eyes... By Calie Wyatt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments38 comments
My First StepBrooke shares the worst part of her day: her first step out of bed in the morning onto the floor. The long walk to the bathroom feels like walking on... By Brooke Pelczynski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Relief of DiagnosisBeing diagnosed with an incurable, chronic illness such as Multiple Sclerosis is never a pleasant experience. However, for many people, getting that final confirmation creates an extreme sense of relief. That... By Devin Garlit4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
The Art, Pain, Benefits, and Joy of Being a Good ListenerMy listening skills have been pretty good since childhood. It comes second nature (so many things do; ever wonder what comes first nature?). I acknowledge what someone says to me... By Kim Dolce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What Does "Be Positive" Mean?Sound like a silly question? Being positive means being, well, positive, everybody knows what that means. But I say, not necessarily. To my mind, we are living in a time... By Kim Dolce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Trying A Weighted Blanket For MS SymptomsGetting a successful night of sleep is something that can be difficult for someone with a chronic illness like Multiple Sclerosis. From having trouble getting comfortable to bouts of painsomnia... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments31 comments