Trouble Swallowing? Me, Too!Among the many MS symptoms I have experienced, there is one I have neglected to write about: dysphagia. Derived from the Greek...reactions12comments
The Literally Invisible SymptomWhen your skin is dark, you miss out on an important multiple sclerosis symptom. Itchiness caused by a rash is not uncommon...reactions4comments
MS Life: Hack Your Holiday Baking Here!If you’re like me, you love the sweets and treats the holidays inspire, but you’re not always energetic enough to pull off...reactions24comments
MS: A Journey of Continuous ChangeWhen I was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), I thought "acceptance" was just a task to check off; something I simply...reactions25comments
Cold Fingers and Toes: Raynaud’s Syndrome?So this is something I noticed in 2013 when I first traveled to Ireland. Ireland was experiencing an extended winter, so it...reactions51comments
Socializing Like Your Health Depends Upon ItWhen I think of Valentine’s Day, I think of date night with my husband or a fun "galentine’s" girls’ night out. That’s...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
Give Yourself Permission to RestI grew up in a house where we always had to stay "busy." Looking back, I guess it kept us out of...reactions24comments
A New Symptom: The Crow ClawWhen a sudden, new MS symptom strikes the right side of Brooke’s body, it transforms her hand and speech into something unrecognizable...reactions16comments
MS Comic: Online Shopping for a CaneWhat some people might describe as “morbid,” many folks with MS call “being prepared.” Every day with MS is different and unpredictable...reactions5comments
Infusions, How to Plan, and What to ExpectIf you’re waiting for your first infusion, it can cause anxiety and wondering about what will happen and what is next. I...reactions28comments
Open Letter for the Newly DiagnosedDear newly diagnosed, First I want to welcome you to the club that no one wants to join - the world of...reactions4comments
What Happened When I Explained My Disabilities to My Brother“So,” my brother began, “how long do you think you’ll be able to go grocery shopping by yourself?” We were standing in...reactions8comments
I Feel Like I Have MS TodayRoses are red, violets are blue; every day is not a bad day, but some days I have the MS blues.Generally I...reactions14comments
MS and Memory: the Other Me Must Have Lost itThe other day I was looking for something around the house, something like my keys or the TV remote. I can’t remember...reactions50comments
Some Things I Wish People Knew About MS-Related FatigueOf the many symptoms that plague those of us with multiple sclerosis, one of the most common is fatigue. It’s such a...reactions208comments
Sure, I Have MS. But What About Me?Exclusion and MS, or is it exclusion because of MS? That is a question I’ve struggled with for more than two decades...reactions45comments
Nearly 17 Years With MS: Some Things I Wish I Knew When I Was DiagnosedWow, times sure flies as you get older, doesn’t it? As I write this, I’ve been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis for 16...reactions104comments
Fighting the MS ColdCatching a cold is no fun for anybody. But when you live with MS, it can really be disruptive. A while ago...reactions5comments
Fighting a Cold or Flu While Living with Multiple SclerosisI had been indoors for two weeks and counting, binge-watching British shows on BritBox, listening to music, and napping. A lot of...reactions31comments
