How to Manage Muscle Spasticity for Improved Voiding of Bladder and BowelI work as a pelvic floor physical therapist and often treat those with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS). As many of you may have experienced, emptying the bladder and... By Becca IronsideBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Aging Out of ResearchI have been, and remain, an advocate for multiple sclerosis (MS) research, especially for African-American people living with MS (PLwMS). That support is not limited to the clinical forms. Quality... By Anita WilliamsBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
MS in My 20s Part 4: How MS Impacted My Mental HealthI was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) just a couple of months after I turned 20 years old. A few years before that I started experiencing random bouts of depression... By Matt Allen GBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
MS, You Have to LaughOK, I know what you are thinking, “He has finally lost his mind. There is nothing funny about MS!" Nope, I haven’t lost my mind - a laugh and finding... By Mike RussellBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Things to Remember if You Feel Like a BurdenA diagnosis of multiple sclerosis can elicit a wide range of fears and emotions. From that very first day when I was diagnosed through today, one of these concerns has... By Devin GarlitBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
The Jungle of Looking for a Job With MSLiving with a chronic, progressive disease like MS presents many challenges. One of those challenges might be related to employment. Can you keep working when diagnosed with MS? How do... By Lisa EmrichBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Tired of Explaining Yourself to the Entire World All the Time? Me Too!“Lucy, you gotta lotta ‘splainin’ to do!” -Ricky Ricardo, from the series I Love Lucy. “I never explain anything.” -Mary Poppins, from the film Mary Poppins. Folks, I feel like... By Kim DolceBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments34 comments
The Real Meaning of RelaxationThe dictionary defines relaxation as "the state of being free from tension and anxiety." Typically, relaxation is lying around and doing whatever you love most just because you can. It... By Calie WyattBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
It’s on the Tip of My TongueMost of us probably know the frustration of wracking our brains for the word that was at the tip of our tongue a second ago. It's a pretty common occurrence... By Fredric AnderssonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
I'll Be AlrightGreetings all. It has been quite a while since I’ve written. Earnestly, I made several attempts to write. I held the pen in my hand praying for the content in my heart to... By Teresa Wright-JohnsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Warm Weather WorriesIf you’re like me and you’ve lived with multiple sclerosis for a bit, there is a good chance you’ve experienced the effects that hot weather can have on your symptoms... By Devin GarlitBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
MSAA’s Archived Digital Educational Program Dives Deep into MRI ComprehensionWatch “Understanding Your MRI” now available on-demand! This past June, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) teamed up with Jill Conway, MD, MA, MSCE to present a digital educational... By Multiple Sclerosis Association of America - MSAABookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
RediscoveryMay was mental health awareness month and there were certainly lots of public service announcements aired on television and broadcast on the internet in various forms. But just because the month... By Laura KolaczkowskiBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Exciting yet Stressful Times Lead to 'MS Pieces'Recently, during a time when I could have benefitted from a little peace, I ironically happened upon the inspirational figure, Iyanla Vanzant's quote, "Stay in peace, not pieces." In short... By Dianne ScottBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The Dos and Don'ts of Exercising With a Flare: An Interview With Dr. GretchenWe were lucky enough to spend some time with Dr. Gretchen, a doctor of physical therapy and MS specialist! We asked her opinion about if it's possible, and even beneficial... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Dreaded Crap GapWhile some people will read this title and be a bit confused, I’m willing to bet that there's a good segment that will understand exactly what I’m talking about. The... By Devin GarlitBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Getting Medical Care for People Who Are In PrisonMedical care for chronic illness is challenging under the best circumstances. Doctor visits, multiple medicines, side effects, insurance woes, and daily symptoms pile up. These hardships are draining for anyone... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Am I Bad for the Earth?Let us put this part to rest...global warming is real. We, particularly in the West, are destroying our own planetary home. This is being done in numerous ways. Some of... By Anita WilliamsBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
MS Comic: SupportWe could all use a little extra support when it comes to setting and accomplishing new goals! A good support system is especially crucial when living with MS and managing... By Brooke PelczynskiBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Erectile Dysfunction and Multiple SclerosisI am a pelvic floor physical therapist who treats men for sexual dysfunction. It is estimated that between 50-90% of men diagnosed with multiple sclerosis have some form of erectile... By Becca IronsideBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
