Carry a Copy of Your ID and Insurance Cards on Your PhoneDuring the past year, there has been little reason for me to go places. I don’t know about you, but most of...reactions6comments
My Free Pass Has Been RevokedIt appears the obligation-free summer I’ve enjoyed is coming to an abrupt end. I work in education and for 23 years I have...reactions16comments
MS Comic: Memory FogMemory issues and 'cog fog' are, unfortunately, common symptoms of MS. Whether it's remembering plans with friends or having issues keeping up...reactionscomments
The Pain Outburst Cycle“In the face of pain there are no heroes" - Winston Smith from George Orwell’s 1984. If you suffer from chronic pain...reactions20comments
Yes, You Need a Break. Here's Why.Given the state of the world, we do not need a Gallup poll to tell us that 100% of the population believes...reactionscomments
MS Comic: Not a DoctorHave anyone's friends asked them about their MS-like symptoms? Most of us don't have the clinical expertise to diagnose MS, especially on...reactions1comment
The Problem With Those Almost-FallsMany years ago, I had the privilege to attend a very comprehensive therapy center that specializes in multiple sclerosis. One facility housed...reactions15comments
What Convinced Me That Orange Is Right for MSMarch and MS Awareness Month are behind us, so I have a confession to make: I really don’t care for the color...reactions7comments
Vaccines and MSEach year in the fall I write a column on the flu vaccine and why we really should consider taking it for...reactions36comments
Give Yourself a BreakLiving life with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis can be extremely demanding. For many, trying to live as normal a life...reactions33comments
The Hurt and Loneliness of Living with Multiple SclerosisI’ve got loneliness on my mind and I’d like to, as the author Elizabeth Lesser says, break myself open. Please don’t confuse...reactions30comments
MS Comic: Infusion Day Poking and ProddingInfusion treatments are one treatment option for those living with MS. But everyone has different experiences with their infusions, including the level...reactions6comments
MS Fatigue: Feeling Neglected Like an Old Car Battery (Part 2)Fatigue is one of the most powerful MS symptoms that I experience on a regular basis. It is also included on my...reactions1comment
Two Shots Change EverythingI just got my second COVID-19 vaccine shot. I am not sure how I feel. It is not a lack of feeling...reactions4comments
MS Comic: Struggling to Find the Right NeurologistThe neurologist who first diagnoses a person with MS is not necessarily the doctor that the patient continues to see throughout his...reactionscomments
Things I Love to Hear with MSRecently, I wrote about the things that I hate to hear with regards to my MS. The aggravating little phrases that people...reactions13comments
MS Comic: Ignoring the SignsWhat was the symptom that made you seek help before your eventual MS diagnosis? Many people in the community noticed signs that...reactionscomments
Playing the Cards You Were DealtEveryone in life is born into a different set of circumstances. Some people are born into a life of poverty, and others...reactions11comments
Is This Big Dance the Most Important One of All?Some identify March as the most important month of the year. The bleakness of winter transitions to the promise of spring. Those...reactions10comments
Book Review of "Intention Tremor" by TK SellmanThere is so much to admire about Tamara Kaye Sellman’s reflections on her life with multiple sclerosis. At a mere 58 pages...reactions5comments
