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...reactions2comments
MS with KidsChildren are full of energy and excitement, and while spending time with kids can be a joy, it's also indisputably exhausting -...reactionscomments
Field SobrietyI go to my MS specialist every six months. At each appointment, we go through the same routine: check my strength, test...reactions38comments
My First StepBrooke shares the worst part of her day: her first step out of bed in the morning onto the floor. The long...reactions2comments
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...reactions43comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions32comments
I Walk Pretty OkProblems with balance, coordination, and gait are not uncommon for people with MS, and some people use a cane, walker, or a...reactions1comment
Understanding How FMLA Can HelpLiving with MS means a lifetime of unpredictability. You may feel perfectly fine when you go to bed, but sometime during the...reactions3comments
Tough SeasonsI think January is hard each year. You’re settling down from the holidays and trying to get all of your ducks back...reactions11comments
You Don't Look SickWhen MS is in the news, those actually living with the condition have a new spotlight on them, but if they "don't...reactions59comments
Identity CrisisHow do we view ourselves and what does that say to the outside world? Having a serious disease challenges our identity at...reactions6comments
Can You Really Not Care What People Think of You?I don’t care what people think. I’ve heard it plenty of times from plenty of people throughout my life. As a kid...reactions2comments
Another MSiversary ApproachesAs I write this, we are closing in on February 2nd. For most, that’s Groundhog Day, for me, it is yet another MSiversary...reactions4comments
My MRIMRIs are no fun. Going in for an MRI to track MS progression can cause a lot of anxiety for people living...reactions3comments
Disabled Doesn't Mean DeadWhen actress Selma Blair recently announced her Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis, one of her first sentences contained the phrase “I am disabled.” This...reactions10comments
Foot Edema, What Causes It, and How I'm Treating MineAt first, I blamed my Sasquatch feet on prednisone. But two months after being totally off steroids, I still had bloated ankles...reactions12comments
When MS Feels Like NarcolepsyThe daytime sleepiness and fatigue that MS is famous for are perhaps the most common symptom experienced by people with MS. Pathological...reactions2comments
Mood Swings: Living with a Pendulum of EmotionsIn politics they say “the pendulum swings both ways,” just like on an old clock. If you are not sure what a...reactions5comments
