Serving Others Despite MSOne thing I genuinely hope to have in life is a servant's heart. To me, having a heart of service means feeling excited when I see others flourish. To feel... By Calie Wyatt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
My Shingles SurpriseRecently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases. It is always an unwelcome surprise when shingles erupt... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Doctor Versus Insurance Company: Patient Put in the MiddleEarlier this summer I received an email from my neurologist's office about an insurance problem. Uh oh, that can’t be good. Upon first reading, my thought was: “What the heck... By Lisa Emrich2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
The Little ThingsWhen you live with an illness like multiple sclerosis, there are a lot of big moments and situations that seemingly dictate your life. Sometimes they are terrible, like getting your... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments40 comments
Dear Doctor: An Open Letter to My Medical TeamIf I had a dollar for every moment I wanted to scream at a doctor to please listen to me, well, I wouldn’t be rich enough to beat Elon Musk... By Kim Dolce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
You Have MS. Should You Have a Child?It is one of life’s biggest decisions: to start a family or to remain a couple and do your own thing. Couples and individuals weigh many factors in choosing to... By Gary Chester2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
The Connection Between MS and AllergiesThere are many things that experts do not understand about multiple sclerosis (MS). For example, they do not know what causes MS. However, research shows there may be a link... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Reflecting on ChangeSam Cooke soulfully belts out the chorus of his 1964 hit, "A Change Is Gonna Come." "It's been a long, a long time coming. But I know a change gonna... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Returning to the Office While Living With Multiple SclerosisThe pandemic seems to end, and many of us return to work after being away for nearly two years. Striking a balance between work and personal life is like walking... By Moyna John3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
If It All Changes TomorrowFor me, MS appeared overnight. I went to bed worrying about an upcoming exam and was none the wiser that this night marked the spot for a considerable shift in... By Fredric Andersson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Your Anger Can Be a GiftLiving with multiple sclerosis can be an emotional rollercoaster. Anger is a common sentiment with complex causes that an individual fighting an incurable disease can typically experience. This is a... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Disease-Modifying Therapy: To Continue or Not to Continue Is the QuestionWow, I can see that look of, “Are you crazy?” And I agree with our younger generation asking this question, although, this is a valid consideration for us older folks... By Mike Russell4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
A Service Call to Dog Lovers With MSThere was a reason why I named him Bean. In the award-winning book Ender’s Game, there was a character named Bean. This character was genetically modified to be incredibly smart... By Amy Lynn Hubbard, PhD5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments39 comments
Another Day, Another Diagnosis: Cervical Dystonia and MSI have dealt with essential tremors for as long as I can remember. They began in my hands, but my hand tremors lessened in college, and I began noticing an... By Calie Wyatt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
An Advocate Without a RibbonThis past March was another multiple sclerosis awareness month of lost opportunities. Each year I have lofty goals to participate in every activity available. I want to support my chronic... By Anita Williams4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
MSAA Webinar: Living with MS as an LGBTQIA+ PersonOn September 29th, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is hosting a digital educational program dedicated to raising awareness and understanding about living with MS as an LGBTQIA+ person... By Multiple Sclerosis Association of America - MSAA2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Experience and the Explanation: MS NumbnessNumbness has been a symptom I have dealt with since the very beginning of my MS journey. It was one of the first symptoms that sent me to the doctor... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments48 comments
My New Focus on Well-Being and Managing Daily MovementSo often, living with chronic conditions like MS, we learn how to manage medications, manage doctor appointments, manage lifestyle choices, manage time, manage flare-ups, and more. All of this management... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Unique Considerations About Sex for Men With MSBeing a man who has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis can lead to questions about changes in sexual activity. Maybe you are newly diagnosed or don’t notice much of a... By Rebecca Ironside, MSPT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
How I Talk Myself Through My MS Journey Using Transactional AnalysisMany people with chronic illness benefit from practicing some form of psychotherapy. It can easily be added to drug and physical therapies, meditation, prayer, and other kinds of wellness practices... By Kim Dolce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments