Living with MS

I was outside on my deck with my not quite 2-year-old granddaughter. We were having a pleasant conversation, as much as you can have with a toddler, when she paused...

Over the last few years, I’ve been outspoken about the lack of inclusion for people aged 60 and over within the MS community. Unfortunately, we’re a group that sometimes lacks...

I've been grappling with thoughts of my MS 'next.' Who knew that a 'pivot' could induce such major changes? I didn't. It's time to really evaluate what specific care I...

Anita talks about both managing her own MS and caring for her support partner in a time of need. Read the first part of her story. The tough times called...

I did a thing, and it was awesome! I was unsure initially but encouraged to go for it, so I did. It was a success. I couldn't ignore the twinge...

“Have you tried this diet? Maybe you’d be better if you worked out more. Have you tried using more weed? I heard mushrooms are helpful, can you try that? I...

Caregiver: what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you see this word? This may vary depending on whether you are the caregiver of someone diagnosed with multiple sclerosis...

Imagine getting an invitation to a girls' night out with your closest friends, where you all planned to catch up on life, have some snacks, and unwind in a hot...

We sat down to talk with Kristin McMaster of First Descents, a nonprofit that provides free outdoor adventures for young adults (ages 18 to 45) living with health conditions such...

Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) has made it important for me to accept assistance and support. I had to learn my own limitations and when to ask for what I...

Throughout my multiple sclerosis (MS) journey, I’ve been on a variety of different medications for MS called disease-modifying therapies (DMTs). DMTs come in several forms including injectable medications, oral medications...

I've lost a lot in my 23-plus years of living with Multiple Sclerosis. My career, numerous partners and relationships, my ability to run (and sometimes even to walk), and travel...

MS is a chronic, unkind disease to live with. You're moving about in life, and it accosts you. Just happens upon its unsuspecting 'victim' for no known reason. When it...

Mental health is one of the most critical pieces of our overall health we can tend to, but it is often glossed over quickly or not talked about at all...

In this article, I'm talking about the Swedish healthcare system in general terms. Denied insurance, medical debt, flare-ups due to financial stress, or getting approved for disability. These are just...

Living with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis often means that you have to face some very hard truths. You might have to stop working. You have to go to...

I hate when extreme fatigue messes up my whole day. Today is no different. I had things to do. A list of places to go and people to see. But...

Sometimes everything in my life with multiple sclerosis (MS) works out so well it’s like all the pieces just fell perfectly into place on their own, and it feels awesome...

MS is the abbreviation for the chronic degenerative autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis. However, those very initials could also stand for many snatches, because that's exactly what it does: it snatches...

It is managing the symptoms that take up the vast majority of my attention. Just living every day in this body takes time and effort. Heck, sleeping still requires me...