Staying Ahead of the Bully Called MSOne of the biggest goals people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) have is avoiding disease progression. The fewer relapses the better, right? We want to keep moving! We don’t want MS... By Matt Allen G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Attention Issues and MS - Yes, They're Real!When it comes to having a primary neurological disease like MS, I feel like overall, I am still pretty intelligent. I’ve always loved problem-solving as well as learning. But over... By Calie Wyatt5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Body All A-BuzzYesterday, my husband and I went for a nice long bike ride. The weather was particularly warm for Autumn and the sky was gorgeously clear. I was compelled to take... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Some Things I Wish People Knew About MS-Related FatigueOf the many symptoms that plague those of us with multiple sclerosis, one of the most common is fatigue. It’s such a common symptom that the National Multiple Sclerosis Society... By Devin Garlit4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments201 comments
Basic Occupational Therapy: Smaller TasksWith time, your multiple sclerosis (MS) may start to cause tasks that were once done with ease to become quite difficult. MS may also affect just how much you can... By Matt Allen G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Cold Hands-Hot Body: It’s All Bothersome To Some DegreeGrowing up in central Oklahoma, I learned to love the feel of the sun on my skin. As soon as spring rolled in, I would come home from high school... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Advice for Family and Friends of Someone with MSFor people with multiple sclerosis (MS), a strong support team is vital in life. Some people may need a primary care physician, a neurologist, an ophthalmologist, a physical therapist, an... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
The Before and After of a Tysabri InfusionDuring my life with multiple sclerosis, I have tried numerous treatments. From Avonex, to Copaxone, to Avonex and Copaxone at the same time, and even just diet and exercise. However, no... By Devin Garlit4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments56 comments
States to Live in For People with Disabilities; Things MS Patients Who Want to Relocate Should Think AboutAre you using disabled services and planning on relocating to another state? Wanting to move to a state that has better services than the one in which you currently live?... By Kim Dolce2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
MS, the Permanent Third Wheel: Moving in with My BoyfriendEveryone is taught that moving in with your boyfriend/girlfriend is a HUGE step. It is something that you have to seriously think about and talk about. You have to be... By Meghan Pcsolyar8 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
What MS Means to MeThe National MS Society defines multiple sclerosis as, “an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the... By Calie Wyatt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Four Ways to Help You Cope with Loss After a MiscarriageI was thirty-four years old when I had my son. After two miscarriages, I thought I’d never have a child. I was distraught after each miscarriage, thinking that my strong... By Cathy Chester5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Marriage, Relationships & MSThe topic of marriage and relationships while living with MS is something I hear about often, so I wanted to touch base on it a bit. Even though I’m in... By Ashley Ringstaff5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
The #1 Thing You Can Do for Someone with MS or Chronic IllnessIn my long tenure as someone dealing with multiple sclerosis, I have many times found myself talking to the newly diagnosed. Along with that, I’ve also found myself talking to friends... By Devin Garlit4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Six Ways to Help You Manage Grief After Losing a Loved OneEvery year I look forward to spring and summer. Living in the northeastern portion of the United States as I do I dread the short, cold, damp and dreary days... By Cathy Chester4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Stress/Anxiety & MSNow, I don’t know about everyone else… but prior to my diagnosis, I didn’t feel nearly as ‘overwhelmed’ as I do now. Life in general is stressful, of course… family... By Ashley Ringstaff5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
But I Want To...I’m not sure about everyone else, but I seem to use the title of this article fairly often, or something similar to it. What am I talking about? I’m talking... By Ashley Ringstaff5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
It's Time to Get Real About Depression and Suicide in the MS CommunityContent note: The following article discusses depression and suicide. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page or calling the National Suicide Prevention... By Devin Garlit7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments39 comments
I Better Do it Now Before I Can’tYou wake up at a decent time before your alarm goes off (if you even still set one) and you sit up; no pain, not so dizzy, legs are not... By Matt Allen G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments65 comments
Painsomnia: An Exhausting ProblemOne of the most commonly reported symptoms of multiple sclerosis is fatigue. So it’s no surprise that those suffering with MS may hear that they need to get some rest. Indeed, many... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments105 comments