"Life Hacks" for MSers“Life hacks” are a popular internet trend right now. They are basically any trick or shortcut that makes life a little easier. People living with MS are definitely in need... By Stephanie Buxhoeveden, RN, MSCN5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments36 comments
Hot, Sweaty Nights (but Not in a Good Way)Right now most of you are rejoicing that summer is over, because it finally means getting some relief from the symptoms that come along with being overheated. However, I seem to... By Stephanie Buxhoeveden, RN, MSCN3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments44 comments
Cold Fingers and Toes: Raynaud’s Syndrome?So this is something I noticed in 2013 when I first traveled to Ireland. Ireland was experiencing an extended winter, so it was an average of 32 degrees outside. It... By Matt Allen G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments47 comments
Finding Resources to Match Your MS JourneyWhether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with multiple sclerosis for many years, MSAA understands that each person's journey with MS is unique. We also know it can... By Multiple Sclerosis Association of America - MSAA1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Invisibility of a DiseaseWhen people talk about Multiple Sclerosis, they often talk about the difficulties of getting people to believe them or understand them when it comes to describing a certain symptom. Is... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Tips for Being a Successful Student Who Happens to Have MSI have spent so many years in school that at this point, it’s just best not to think about it too much. I can’t help it! I love learning new... By Stephanie Buxhoeveden, RN, MSCN5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
“Just Stay Positive” - I Get it NowEven before my Multiple Sclerosis years, I was told this all the time as I have always dealt with serious depression. “You just got to try to stay positive”. “Stay... By Matt Allen G5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Multiple Sclerosis 101: Understanding PML and the JC VirusPML and the JC virus have been in the headlines a lot lately following the death of a person taking Tecfidera. Today, I want to focus on PML, the JC virus, and... By Stephanie Buxhoeveden, RN, MSCN4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Health Insurance GuideThe Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is excited to announce the launch of a new website section dedicated exclusively to helping the MS community better understand and utilize health... By Multiple Sclerosis Association of America - MSAA1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Multiple Sclerosis 101: Understanding the Immune SystemThe immune system is a fascinating and complex thing! In fact, scientists still have a lot to learn about the immune system and autoimmune diseases. But we do know it... By Stephanie Buxhoeveden, RN, MSCN4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
MS Fatigue - When My Tank is on EmptyA newly diagnosed person was asking about fatigue and I went looking for information to share. In the process, I learned a few new things about MS fatigue, but first... By Laura Kolaczkowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments64 comments
Nuvigil: Is My Solution My Problem?I not long ago talked about MS-related fatigue and lassitude; I mentioned how taking Nuvigil (Armodafinil) seems to be my personal solution to my fatigue/lassitude. What I may not have... By Matt Allen G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Multiple Sclerosis 101: Understanding the Nervous SystemI have a theory that education leads to empowerment, and empowerment leads to people being good advocates for themselves and improved health overall. It can be hard for healthcare providers... By Stephanie Buxhoeveden, RN, MSCN4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Accepting the Need for Mobility AssistanceLet’s face it, dealing with the changes to life that multiple sclerosis brings is hard enough but when the day comes that you may start having trouble with mobility those... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
The Problem with ProgressionOf late, the MS has been giving me a pretty good a** whuppin'. It's getting harder for me to stumble around my apartment, and I'm pretty close to making the... By Marc Stecker-Wheelchair Kamikaze5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Is MS Pain Real?I think that there is a lot of contradiction on this specific topic/symptom when it comes to MS. For a long time, it was believed that those with MS did... By Ashley Ringstaff3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments73 comments
My Interview With Dr. Terry Wahls on Healthy Eating and Adopting Healthy BehaviorsAs a co-moderator of an active private MS Facebook group, I lend my voice by posting articles on the latest research, and sharing articles that I write, about living with... By Cathy Chester5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How Old Am I Again?Some days, I have to remind myself that I’m a young girl in her mid-20s. Some days, my body makes me feel like I’m much older than I really am... By Nikki Kennedy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Moving into Menopause with MS: Double Your Pleasure, Double Your FunStarting in December 2013, when winter launched itself in SE Michigan with single digit temps and hat-high piles of snow, my mother and I locked horns in a power struggle... By Kim Dolce5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
The Psychology of Living With Chronic PainA shocking 67% of people with multiple sclerosis know what it is like to live with chronic pain. There are many different causes of MS pain such as muscle spasms, MS “hugs”,migraines... By Stephanie Buxhoeveden, RN, MSCN4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments