MS Research Spotlight: Telerehabilitation, Anesthesia, & MoreMS Research Spotlight covers key research news from the last month.JULY 17, 2019 || University of Cambridge Not all brain cells are...reactions2comments
Earplugs: Friend or Foe for Those with MS & Tinnitus?When I’m in a full-on relapse, I fall into long periods of loud ear ringing. Tinnitus (the medical term for ear ringing)...reactions24comments
Depressed for the "Right" Reason: MS & Mental HealthcareThe other night, something weird happened to me. I was eating dinner and streaming one of my favorite TV shows when I...reactions3comments
Economy of Movement & Conserving Energy to Fight MS FatigueWhen you live with multiple sclerosis, the fight against fatigue can seem like a never-ending battle. If you’re like me, you are...reactions24comments
Diagnosing MS Isn't Easy — Here's WhyThis article is for undiagnosed people that go to online MS forums, list their symptoms, and ask if they have MS. It’s...reactions5comments
Confined by TemperaturesIf you’re affected by the heat or the cold – or both – the temperatures outside can sometimes make you feel like...reactions15comments
The Benefits of Having Pets in Our MS LivesDog, cat, chinchilla, hamster, ferret, fish, bearded dragon, parakeet, pig, monkey – whatever your choice, pets really make us feel good, better...reactions44comments
Pseudobulbar AffectMany people with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience pseudobulbar affect (PBA). PBA is a neurological (nerve) condition that causes episodes of uncontrolled laughing...reactions5comments
Inside An MS ExacerbationExacerbation, relapse, flare-up, attack: these are all names for the same thing with regard to Multiple Sclerosis. The general definition of this event...reactions63comments
The Desecration of Sense of Self Red used to be my favorite color as a child. I used to see myself as a rose with various shades of...reactions62comments
Moving Through a RelapseMS is different for everyone, and the same goes for relapses. After 18 years of living with MS, I am much better...reactions14comments
With MS, Remember to Focus on the Needs of Others, TooMy husband, Dan, and I should be adaptive Zumba dancing at Evolution Fitness, our local fitness center, right now. The Latin-inspired dance...reactions2comments
Am I Still A Musician If I Can't Play?Multiple sclerosis (MS) has affected almost every part of my body. I have brain lesions in the periventricular white matter. What symptoms...reactions38comments
Shattering the Myths of MSIt’s hard enough to understand multiple sclerosis (MS) when you’re the one experiencing it. It’s invisible and unpredictable, and it creates some...reactions9comments
Adios, Summer!I’m SO tired. My back hurts. My brain hurts. Why can I not think straight? My mood is all over the place...reactions21comments
The Heat of Summer vs Multiple SclerosisIt’s that time of the year; summer is right around the corner, or, it’s already here, depending on where you live I...reactions38comments
How (and Why) I Garden With MSOne constant feature of living with MS is that my body rebels every time I move. This could keep me from doing...reactions4comments
Creating Your Comfort Zone at HomeLiving with multiple sclerosis (MS) can mean you experience a range of energy levels throughout your day. Its unpredictable nature can make...reactions3comments
Why I Workout – and What I Do When I Want to Do Anything ButI’ve said it before that one of the silver linings of living with MS is that I prioritize my overall health more...reactions10comments
MS in My 20s Part 3: A Broken BodyEmotionally speaking, multiple sclerosis (MS) made me experience many feelings throughout my 20s. Fear, confusion, anxiety, anger, loneliness, and among many other...reactions17comments
