The Ultimate Pickup Line: "I Have MS"“Yum! This pizza is delicious! Oh, by the way, I have multiple sclerosis. Can you pass the Parmesan cheese?” “I had a...reactions20comments
Damn, My Long Relapse-Free Streak Has EndedMy journey with MS has had some significant ups and downs. Some of the downs include blindness, complete loss of use of...reactions3comments
What Is It Like To NOT Be Diagnosed With MS?The road to diagnosis for MS can be long and winding for many patients. I’m happy for patients who receive their official...reactions33comments
Learning More about Speech and Swallow Dysfunction in MSMost of us are pretty well versed in the variety of symptoms that multiple sclerosis (MS) can cause, mostly thanks to our...reactions31comments
5 Ways to Find the Best Neurologist for Your MS NeedsWhen I was diagnosed in 1986, my neurologist told me to go home and call him if I experienced any symptoms. He’d...reactions4comments
The MS PersonaI am not sure how many of us do this but I know a lot of us do, I mean, I know...reactions33comments
MS and the Unexpected Perils of ShoweringMultiple sclerosis has a knack for being extremely disruptive in the daily lives of those it afflicts. What may seem like a...reactions256comments
Life Changes with MSI quietly made a big change in September, and on the advice of my neurologist and with the support of my family...reactions46comments
Do You Think Normal Sounds Are Loud, Painful, or Annoying?Around the holidays, it’s fun to spend time with family and friends. However, multiple sclerosis may make it more challenging to enjoying...reactions3comments
The Unveiling of My MSTelling people about my diagnosis was something I really struggled with. I was scared people would look at me differently and that...reactions4comments
Pardon Me, Excuse Me, I’ve Really Got to Go NOW!Have you ever been in line in a public women’s restroom and had someone fly past you and slip through a newly...reactions45comments
Lesser-Known MS EvilsI love living in a world where I can Google anything and instantly have an answer at my fingertips. It especially comes...reactions52comments
“That’s Normal, We All Do That!”You know what really grinds my gears? Since I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis I have been dealing with this and I...reactions49comments
Myoclonus – Why am I So Easily Startled by Sound?A few years ago it’s like something changed in me. Noise was so unbearable! Specifically, loud and sudden sounds. Everything is so...reactions102comments
I've Got a FeelingPracticing medicine is an art in many ways. We go through school to learn anatomy, physiology, and how diseases can disrupt the...reactions12comments
How I Manage Cold Weather SymptomsNow that temperatures in southeast Michigan have dropped, I have, once again, begun experiencing the particular symptoms cold weather brings. Spasticity gets...reactions5comments
Stubbornness; Beating My Dark Passenger Known as MSI have only had multiple sclerosis (MS) for about 5 years. Despite that short amount of time I have had an “action...reactions8comments
Biological Warfare: Fighting Infection and MSSeptember can be a restorative, healing month during which daytime temperatures cool down enough to allow us to take outdoor walks again...reactions9comments
The Risks and Joys of Pregnancy with Multiple SclerosisA recent article in People magazine tells the story of a young newlywed struggling with fertility problems. After finally becoming pregnant the...reactionscomments
MS and Workplace AccommodationsLiving and working with multiple sclerosis can be a real challenge. Luckily, the Americans with Disabilities Act (or ADA for short) requires...reactions3comments
