A Book Review of Managing MS: Straight Talk from a Thirty-One Year SurvivorAuthor Debbie Petrina makes it clear from the start that she wrote this book to help others manage their MS by sharing...reactions5comments
Prepping for a HeatwaveHearing a meteorologist on TV talking about soaring temperatures can lead to a sinking feeling for those with MS for whom heat...reactions6comments
When Hope Is Not EnoughI was diagnosed with primary progressive multiple sclerosis in 2001, purchased my first wheelchair in 2008, and by 2016, I could best...reactions68comments
A Heart that MatterS: Interview with Teresa Wright-JohnsonTeresa Wright-Johnson is an MS warrior and a Congenital Heart Disease survivor who has channeled her experiences into advocacy and has worked...reactions1comment
Please Don’t Tell Me What I Can and Can’t DoWhen it comes to living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), this is definitely one of my top 5 things that angers me above...reactions27comments
Triplet Pregnancy and MSIf you haven’t read any of my past few articles, then you probably have not heard my big news; I am pregnant...reactions13comments
Sexual Functioning and MSIt is common for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) to experience sexual dysfunction: previous studies have found that approximately 40-80% of...reactionscomments
How I Became My Whole Self in a RelationshipWhy do we diminish ourselves in relationships? Some self-help authors think it’s all about a lack of self-value and self-confidence. They write...reactions5comments
Dating with a Disease – Part Three: Intimate Issues (Doing It Dilemmas)As I continue on in my series about dating topics, I may not being going in any particular order. I may also...reactions4comments
Exercise Should Be My FriendIt used to be people diagnosed with MS were most likely facing the eventual loss of walking. Then along came the disease-modifying therapies. Like...reactions3comments
The Risks and Joys of Pregnancy with Multiple SclerosisA recent article in People magazine tells the story of a young newlywed struggling with fertility problems. After finally becoming pregnant the...reactionscomments
The Hot and the Cold of It: How Temperature Changes Can Affect My MS BodyI’m not going to tell you what you should do about this. It’s not that I’m holding out on you, it’s just...reactions26comments
The Importance of Tracking Your SymptomsWhen you’ve been impacted by Multiple Sclerosis for pretty much your entire life (diagnosed at a young age but also growing up...reactions1comment
Don't Apologize For Having FunFor most people, despite appearances, living with Multiple Sclerosis isn’t easy. We’re plagued by severe fatigue, pain, spasms, and a bunch of...reactions22comments
Words MatterThose of us with chronic illness often lament the divide that separates us all. If only people would understand that suffering is...reactionscomments
Can You Really Not Care What People Think of You?I don’t care what people think. I’ve heard it plenty of times from plenty of people throughout my life. As a kid...reactions2comments
MS Anxieties: Isolation & MisunderstandingIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our...reactionscomments
The Importance of an InvitationFor many people battling a chronic illness, like Multiple Sclerosis, social opportunities become increasingly difficult to attend. This can become especially problematic...reactions26comments
Just Take a Nap!As most people know, multiple sclerosis (MS) comes with a great deal of fatigue. Even after a solid 8 hours of sleep...reactions27comments
Still Learning How To Live With MSSunday I had a very busy schedule. Something I don't normally do. Because of extreme fatigue, I limit myself in the amount...reactions37comments
