How Speech Therapy Helped MeBack in the spring of 2023, I told my new MS specialist that, for years, I’d been having problems voluntarily swallowing at times. This mostly occurred at night, while lying... By Kim Dolce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
5 Ways to Improve Your Health While SittingI've seen buzz in the news about sitting being the “new smoking” in terms of habits that negatively impact your health. But what happens when standing or physical activity isn’t... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Living on the Edge Before MS, and Then Life After MSLet’s take a trip back to when life was an open canvas and living life wasn’t limited unless you decided it was. And then to how life changed with MS... By Mike Russell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Emerging From an MS Slump: My Journey to Feeling BetterHave you ever felt stuck in a rut with multiple sclerosis (MS), unable to gather the energy and motivation to take care of yourself? While I’ve always managed to make... By Matt Allen G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments53 comments
A Sudden Anomaly: MS, Me, A Stroke And MommyChanges in life are inevitable. They can occur in as little as a second, a minute, or one or more day(s), night(s), month(s) or year(s). Some are foreseen while others... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Finding Light Through Darkness: Accepting My MS DiagnosisI read a poem that deeply resonated with me and my 18+ year journey with MS… I kept running awayfrom my darknessuntil I understoodthat in it I wouldfind my freedom... By Samantha Salvaggio4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Confined by TemperaturesIf you’re affected by the heat or the cold – or both – the temperatures outside can sometimes make you feel like you’re stuck in your own house. If you... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
When It Comes To MS, You Can Call Me A 'Hater'To have or feel a strong aversion, incredible dislike, or extreme disdain of something can sometimes be construed as hate. Hence, the person who inhabits said feelings may be deemed... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Navigating Public SpacesLiving with multiple sclerosis (MS) means embracing adaptability. Each day presents unique challenges, and as someone navigating this chronic condition, I’ve learned to adjust gracefully. My arms, the once-reliable tools... By Anita Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Feeling Like an InconvenienceDuring a past appointment with a neurologist, I received great news that everything was stable. Our visit was going well, and just as we were wrapping up, the doctor mentioned... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Now That You Mention it, My Lack of Focus HAS Been Bothering Me!We’ve all lived with symptoms that puzzle us and we ask ourselves: is this a new MS symptom? And then there are the problems that have hung around so long... By Therry Neilsen3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
My Relationship With MSIn the past, I have been in relationships that were not good and some that were really not good. Whatever the reason, when it was time to move on, I... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Moving Through a RelapseMS is different for everyone, and the same goes for relapses. After 18 years of living with MS, I am much better at identifying a relapse, but MS can be... By Samantha Salvaggio3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
With MS, Remember to Focus on the Needs of Others, TooMy husband, Dan, and I should be adaptive Zumba dancing at Evolution Fitness, our local fitness center, right now. The Latin-inspired dance class was supposed to give us a fun... By Dan and Jennifer Digmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Shattering the Myths of MSIt’s hard enough to understand multiple sclerosis (MS) when you’re the one experiencing it. It’s invisible and unpredictable, and it creates some pretty weird and unexpected symptoms. So it’s understandable... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Am I Still A Musician If I Can't Play?Multiple sclerosis (MS) has affected almost every part of my body. I have brain lesions in the periventricular white matter. What symptoms they cause is not clear to me. Most... By Kim Dolce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments41 comments
My Epiphany: What I Realized Going From RRMS to SPMSAs life keeps going, there will be plenty of ‘ah-ha!’ or ‘lightbulb’ moments. Or the sudden realization of something you missed from a past event that you now see coming... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
After 38 Years, Here Are 8 Things I Learned About Living with MSThis year marks 38 years since my MS diagnosis. Since then, the learning curve has been steep, from having little knowledge about the disease and no MS medications to a... By Cathy Chester2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments51 comments
With MS, I Appreciate the Convenience Of ConvenienceI’ve never been one to turn a blind eye to practices that were beneficial in helping me to efficiently care for myself and manage my life. Practicality, ease, comfort, and... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Creating Your Comfort Zone at HomeLiving with multiple sclerosis (MS) can mean you experience a range of energy levels throughout your day. Its unpredictable nature can make it challenging. That’s why I find it so... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
