Devin’s Tips to Get Doctors to ListenWhen you live with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis, doctors should be a source of hope. They are who you go...reactions24comments
Everybody Loves a Hug, but Not MS Hugs. What Is an MS Hug?I love hugs. I love giving hugs. I love hugging my husband, my son, my cats, my family, and my friends. I’ve even...reactions122comments
The Impact of Leg WeaknessA long time ago, while still in college, I awoke one morning and as I tried to leave my bed, I fell...reactions31comments
Am I Having a Relapse, or Am I Going Crazy?I’ve often wondered if it’s just me who questions my intuition on whether or not I am having a relapse. It would...reactions6comments
5 Random Sensory MS SymptomsIf you're living with multiple sclerosis (MS), then you're probably aware of the boundless array of possible symptoms you may experience. Who...reactions109comments
Frustrated Friends & Family: The Impact Of Their CommentsSince I’ve been sharing my battle with MS, I’ve been fortunate to talk to many people about their own struggles (which is...reactions41comments
I Miss Me TooSo this is probably really random, but it hit me recently, that in conversations I seem to say, “I used to….”, frequently...reactions35comments
There Is MS Information Everywhere, But How Should You Use It?One of the most common terms that we like to toss around regarding multiple sclerosis is that it’s a “snowflake” disease, meaning that...reactions11comments
The Difficulty of Days OffTypically, when the winter approaches and the holiday season begins to loom large, many people like me will often write about the...reactionscomments
MS Spasticity: Down With the StiffnessToday is one of those days that required an extra cup of coffee for me to even think about going through with...reactions15comments
My Cognitive Changes Because of Multiple SclerosisThe list of symptoms that someone fighting multiple sclerosis might encounter is extremely long. Over the years, I’ve written about many of...reactions197comments
If You have MS, You Have a Story to Change LivesDo you see yourself as an MS advocate? If not, look again. You’ll be surprised to see that you have the one...reactions1comment
Six Things People Should Know About MSExplaining what it’s like to live with multiple sclerosis (MS) can often be difficult…and frustrating. We recently asked our community what they...reactions4comments
The Daily Battle: Living with an Illness That Doesn't StopEach of our experiences living with multiple sclerosis is unique to us. Some of us may battle mobility issues, others may struggle...reactions21comments
What Daily Movement is Like for MeMovement is part of every moment of my daily routine! From the minute I turn off my alarm, here is what movement...reactions20comments
Why You Should Speak Up to Create Positive Change Within the MS CommunityAs I reflect on my life, I find myself perplexed by the phenomenon of aging and the marginalization that often comes with...reactions14comments
Fighting Back Against Ageism in the MS CommunityOver the last few years, I’ve been outspoken about the lack of inclusion for people aged 60 and over within the MS...reactions35comments
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...reactions8comments
Ocular Aura, Asymptomatic Optic Neuritis, and Multiple SclerosisLast month, a strange thing happened. I was sitting at the computer engrossed in my moderating/writing stuff, when suddenly my vision went...reactions9comments
Why Is PPMS Hard to Diagnose?While relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) causes acuate neurological episodes which can last for hours, days or months, primary progressive MS (PPMS) is more...reactions14comments
