That Crazy Itch You Just Can't SatisfyIt’s the height of the summer and everybody in our household is feeling the heat. I tend to melt like a snowflake while Rob can’t get enough of the sun... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
You Know You Have MS WhenYou are probably all too familiar with the typical symptoms associated with having multiple sclerosis (MS). Things like spasticity, problems thinking, fatigue, and difficulty with mobility, among many others. However... By Editorial Team 7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments61 comments
It All Depends...What am I talking about when I say, “It all depends…” Well, exactly that. Whether I’m making plans, answering how I’m feeling, deciding to go to the store, etc. Every... By Ashley Ringstaff4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
In Search of the Perfect Pair of Shoes"A shoe is not only a design, but it's a part of your body language, the way you walk. The way you're going to move is quite dictated by your... By Cathy Chester2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Practicing Mindfulness May Help Reduce Pain And Stress“Mindfulness is an ancient Buddhist practice which has profound relevance for our present-day lives. This relevance has nothing to do with Buddhism per se…but has everything to do with waking... By Cathy Chester3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Never ApologizeI’m Dying! Or at least that’s what I feel like. MS tends to put me in a fragile wavering psychotic state. Between the optic neuritis, numbness, fatigue, dropping things, tripping... By Nicole Lemelle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Fighting MRI FatigueThroughout my life, I have always been affectionately labeled as "accident-prone." Maybe it was because of the time I broke my leg skiing and needed a couple of surgeries to... By Stephanie Buxhoeveden, RN, MSCN3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments48 comments
Tips I Learned About MS, Pregnancy and Becoming A MotherTwenty-one years ago I became a mother. Finally. After two traumatic miscarriages, a lot of stress and many issues with my MS, I finally became pregnant one more time. I vowed to... By Cathy Chester2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Intimacy and Multiple SclerosisOne of the benefits of being a member of an extraordinary blogging community is meeting strong, vibrant women who write about a wide array of topics. One niche that I... By Cathy Chester4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Safety First: It's Time To Get A Handicapped PlacardThe time had come. I finally had to give in. My legs weren’t behaving, and one of my hands was giving me trouble. Overall, I felt weak, tired, numb, dizzy... By Cathy Chester4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
The Benefits of Having Pets in Our MS LivesDog, cat, chinchilla, hamster, ferret, fish, bearded dragon, parakeet, pig, monkey – whatever your choice, pets really make us feel good, better even, as we live with chronic illness and... By Christie Germans3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments29 comments
Weather Changes: How Cold Air Affects MeI've had my fair share of brain meltdowns in the scorching summer sun. You know, those moments where you can't form a sentence or you're so tired you could just... By Jackie Zimmerman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments110 comments
No, It's Not Just YouFatigue. Even the word "fatigue" is fatiguing. It makes me tired just thinking about how tired I actually am all of the time. Fatigue is a very common symptom among... By Jackie Zimmerman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
A Portable History of MSEver wonder how far back in time people had MS? What they thought about it, and how they treated it? Naturally, our knowledge about MS in times gone by is... By Kim Dolce9 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
How to Be Yourself with MSI have often thought of myself as different than other people in their teens and twenties, as if having MS means I can no longer be “young”. When I was... By Nikki Kennedy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Severe Depression: Getting Help for the HopelessWhen I was offered to join this team to blog about living with MS, I was ecstatic. I was so excited, I told everyone in my life and it felt... By Jackie Zimmerman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Dating When You’re “Different”For many folks diagnosed with a chronic illness like MS, dating never even comes into play. Most of those people are not diagnosed with multiple sclerosis until they already have... By Nikki Kennedy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
MS In America – Relapse Frequency and DurationMS relapses occur when you experience new symptoms or when existing symptoms suddenly worsen. To be considered a relapse, these symptoms must last for at least 24 hours. Relapses are... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Cog-FogOkay, let me just start off by saying I don't embarrass easily. I'm a very open person and I don't usually care what people think. But let me tell you... By Ashley Ringstaff3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments128 comments
Don’t Hesitate to Change Doctors to Find the Best FitYour feet feel numb. Your vision is blurred. Your legs are weak. You’re always tired. You’re much too young, busy, happy or healthy for your body to be giving you... By Cathy Chester5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments