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...reactions2comments
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...reactions38comments
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...reactions9comments
Adios, Summer!I’m SO tired. My back hurts. My brain hurts. Why can I not think straight? My mood is all over the place...reactions21comments
The Heat of Summer vs Multiple SclerosisIt’s that time of the year; summer is right around the corner, or, it’s already here, depending on where you live I...reactions38comments
How (and Why) I Garden With MSOne constant feature of living with MS is that my body rebels every time I move. This could keep me from doing...reactions4comments
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...reactions3comments
Why I Workout – and What I Do When I Want to Do Anything ButI’ve said it before that one of the silver linings of living with MS is that I prioritize my overall health more...reactions10comments
MS in My 20s Part 3: A Broken BodyEmotionally speaking, multiple sclerosis (MS) made me experience many feelings throughout my 20s. Fear, confusion, anxiety, anger, loneliness, and among many other...reactions17comments
A Valuable Lesson Taught to Me by My Fine Motor SkillsAn unfortunate reality of multiple sclerosis (MS), for many of us living with it, is that over time it may take things...reactions38comments
What Not to Say to a Person with MSPeople have the best intentions. They want to say something uplifting or profound to affect me in a positive way. They shouldn’t...reactions163comments
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...reactions62comments
A Day Without the Shadow of MS: A Dream of Peace and LiberationFor many, a new day brings the promise of possibility, of opportunities waiting to be seized. But for those of us navigating...reactions1comment
The IcebergHaving an invisible illness is relatable to seeing an iceberg. On the outside, you can only see the tip. If you don’t...reactions12comments
Jaws: TMJ, Bruxism, Their Relation to MS – And Why We're Gonna Need a Bigger BoatIn my mid-1960s youth, a jawbreaker was a newfangled kind of gumball that was not a regular on my candy store wish...reactions16comments
MS and Foot DropOne of the more common issues that people associate with multiple sclerosis is trouble walking. When I talk to people who don’t know...reactions39comments
MS Life: Adaptive Clothing and Fashion HacksOne of my favorite reality shows is Project Runway. I love watching these designers, under the crunch of limited time, materials, and...reactions7comments
The Importance of Good Footwear With MSAs I was looking through my news feed last week, I stumbled upon a pretty exciting announcement. Nike revealed a new shoe...reactions40comments
Cleaning Hacks: Thinking Outside the BoxOur son gave us the gift of an automated RoboVac for Christmas. We’ve all seen them advertised on TV or used in popular...reactions37comments
This Girl Is On Fire! Facial Flushing and MSI find it funny to say that my multiple sclerosis makes me ‘hot’. You have to find humor when it comes to...reactions5comments
