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...reactions12comments
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...reactions24comments
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...reactions21comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions13comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions63comments
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...reactions17comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions71comments
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...reactions17comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions9comments
The Latest on MS Clinical TrialsClinical trials are the process we use to test new treatments. Most of the drugs and treatments we use exist because of clinical trials. These trials are an important step...reactions7comments
The Inhumane Disability System: Part 2Recently, I wrote about some experiences that I’ve (as well as many people I have spoken with) had with the disability process. In particular, I discussed how the disability system...reactions47comments
Things I'd Have Done DifferentlyLiving with MS longer than I’ve lived without it has definitely given me some insight. It’s hard not to look back and wonder what would have happened if I’d done...reactions22comments
Sex for Women With MSMost people are aware of decreasing libido after menopause in women. But in reality, many women notice the loss of libido while raising children and working full time, and yet...reactions36comments