Living with MS

During 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...

Are 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?...

Everyone 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...

The 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...

I 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...

The 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...

In 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...

Every 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...

Now, 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...

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...

Content 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...

You 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...

One 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...

It’s time for me to talk about a pretty common occurrence in my life, those times when I have to “pay the MS Tax”. That’s what I call it anyway. I’m...

So, what in the world am I talking about with the title of this article? Well, let me clarify that. I’ve had a lot of people message me and ask...

I’ve known since I was very young, that I truly wanted one thing in life: to be a momma. So, of course, after being diagnosed with MS at such a...

But you don't look sick..." Oh, those 5 dreaded words. There are days I want to take them as a compliment, and there are the days where it really just...

How do you build a healthcare team? One professional at a time. During the earliest phase of my disease journey, the first two health professionals were the hardest to pin down:...

Living with an “Invisible Illness” can be mean living with a number of terrible symptoms. Severe pain, trouble walking, speech difficulties, cognitive impairment, and emotional problems are just some from a...

Polar Products, the company that makes a full line of various cooling vest products, wrist and ankle wraps, neck coolers and more, was one of the exhibitors at the recent...