Praying It's Not So: The Fear Of An MS DiagnosisI loved being a Sunday school teacher. I loved it when I was a leasing agent. I loved being an administrative assistant. I loved when I was awarded the Inspire... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
When You're Hot, You're Hot"Oh, honey! Why don't you go ahead and put your head in the freezer over there?" The cashier who said this to me seemed both worried and sympathetic. In front... By Anita Williams4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments63 comments
Did I Alter My Life Enough After My MS Diagnosis?When I was in my early 20s, I awoke one day and fell flat on my face when getting out of bed. I could no longer use my legs properly... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
Is It or Is It Not MS Related?The fun of MS is wondering all the time if this is MS related, or do I just not feel well, or could this chest pressure be my heart, or... By Mike Russell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Thinking Back on When I Shared My Use With Assistive DevicesThere is this new trend of Reels (short video clips) and Tik Toks. Shout out to Brooke who makes the most entertaining and resonating MS Tik Toks for our viewing... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Your Story of My MSThe first person I told about my MS was minutes after diagnosis. I'd promised a friend to give her a call after the doctor's appointment. As I breathlessly walked through... By Fredric Andersson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What's With My MS and Recurring UTIs?“This is the end, my beautiful friend, the end.” Every single time I have used the bathroom over these past seven days, I hear the Doors' Jim Morrison melodically sing... By Dan and Jennifer Digmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A New Year Living With the Challenges of MS and Setting GoalsI know, can you believe it’s that time to set new goals for a new year? Okay, you're thinking, "it's tough enough to just get by each day living with... By Mike Russell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Pondering My Age and My MS TreatmentAs I hobbled into the infusion center for my monthly Tysabri infusion, I got all the normal greetings, jokes, questions about life, etc. When I sat down in my giant... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
The Best Climate for MSEvery night, before I go to bed, I like to give one last look at the weather forecast for the rest of the week. I never expected to live a... By Devin Garlit4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
MudThere's a popular book that became a 2022 film. It's called, Where The Crawdads Sing. I have not yet seen the movie, but the book was incredible. It's about a girl... By Calie Wyatt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Hooray! That's a Bug on Me!I have always had an appreciation for nature and enjoy being outside - in moderation. I'm just not what one would consider an 'outdoor person.' The primary reason is, I'm... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The Hug You Do Not WantWhen I was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, I did what many people living with MS (PLwMS) do. I read as much as possible and I learned about various symptoms... By Anita Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The Experience and the Explanation: One-Sided MS SymptomsMultiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms have a profound effect on the body. When hands and feet become weak, daily tasks such as eating and brushing teeth may be a struggle. Some... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The MS Physical and Emotional Roller Coaster RideI'm a diehard roller coaster fan who needs speed, bumps, and the unknown! Okay, except that dang MS physical and emotional daily roller coaster ride. Those who do not have... By Mike Russell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Month of Birth and MSTwelve new months. In which were you born? As we know, MS is still one of those diseases where both cause and cure continue to be a mystery. In order... By Amy Lynn Hubbard, PhD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Dynamically DisabledWhile perusing social media recently, I came across another individual who suffered from a chronic illness. Like me, she is disabled. Also, like me, she can still sometimes walk and... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
The Sand TrapI had just moved to Florida and was working in a physical therapy clinic when I met Renie Calkin. This was only a few months ago. My move had been... By Rebecca Ironside, MSPT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Floating Heads: My Strange Steroid Side EffectThe months before I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) were not easy. It was a scary time, but also an exciting time. I had met a man and started... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What’s New in MS?Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable disorder, causing a variety of symptoms and lifestyle changes. Additionally, with the latest medical technology and research, new developments and updates are constantly arising. Remaining... By Multiple Sclerosis Association of America - MSAA1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments