Crafting My MS MaskMost of the people I encounter from day-to-day in my life only ever get to see the mask I put on to hide the toll multiple sclerosis (MS) is taking...reactions42comments
Asking Myself The Hard QuestionsMS is so unpredictable. This chronic disease often presents mysteries that are quite unsolicited, such as, how I will feel on any given morning. I can retire to bed feeling...reactions11comments
Calling All Artists! MSAA’s 2022 Art Showcase is Open for SubmissionsWe’re off to a flying “art!” Each year, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America’s Art Showcase celebrates beautiful artwork created by people with MS. From now until December 13, 2021...reactionscomments
MS Movie Review: Crip CampI finally sat down and watched the Oscar-nominated documentary, Crip Camp. What is it about? In 1971, a camp in the Catskill mountains about three hours from Manhattan hosted dozens...reactions12comments
BMI 32That's right. The title of this article reflects my Body Mass Index or BMI. A BMI of 32, well, that means I am obese. Such an ugly-sounding word. Oh-beese. Hear...reactions5comments
Lipoatrophy in MS PatientsLipoatrophy is the loss of fat under the skin. An affected area may look like a valley or trough in your skin. Areas are patchy and uneven. Several affected areas...reactions2comments
ALS vs MS: Know The DifferenceI was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in my early twenties. It didn’t take long for me to realize that a lot of people, particularly in my own age group, had...reactions16comments
Hope for Progressive MS Therapies Depends on New Lesion MapIf you have progressive multiple sclerosis, either primary (PPMS) or secondary (SPMS), you may be interested in hearing about this hopeful new effort by scientists to repair ongoing MS damage...reactions6comments
MS Comic: IsolatingEven having a good support system doesn’t mean we don’t sometimes feel like we are fighting this MS battle alone. It can be challenging when friends and family members who...reactions6comments
My Journey with My New Assisted 'Friends'It was a hot day in July 2007 when I sat registered, signed in, and anxiously awaiting my turn in the spacious, bright lobby of a local neurology office. This...reactions3comments
MS Life: The Best Laid Plans of ThanksgivingThis year’s Thanksgiving brings with it many hopes and dreams. For me, I look forward to making up for lost time. Of course, we missed out in 2020 because of...reactions9comments
Why Popeye Was Wrong About PeoplePopeye the Sailor Man was a comic book and cartoon film icon for decades. One of his signature lines went along the lines of “I am what I am, and...reactionscomments
What an MS Cure Looks Like to MeI remember in childhood seeing the word “cure” used in all kinds of fundraising efforts, including sponsorships and telethons. While raising lots of money, these charities — even the most...reactions16comments
MS Comic: Walking In My ShoesThe process of being diagnosed with MS can shatter one’s world. This condition takes up so much of one's thoughts and reality. What starts as a diagnosis doesn't take long...reactionscomments
Saying Yes to Sex After an MS Diagnosis, Part IIThis article is two in a series about the positives of saying 'yes' to sex after a devastating MS diagnosis. In Part I of this series, I discussed some of...reactions4comments
Life PlansThere are always seems to be the very driven among us. These are the people who knew what they wanted to do at age 4 and never deviated. I was...reactions3comments
The Lessons We Learn along the WayDespite being seemingly never-ending, we can view the ups and downs of MS from many perspectives. Being easy to despise, MS holds a broad spectrum of thoughts, feelings, and experiences...reactions13comments
Walking The Tightrope Between Rest And Activity“What if I won’t be able to do it anymore?” That’s a question that nags many a person suffering from multiple sclerosis. You never know when you might wake up...reactions24comments
The NMO Community We've Been Waiting for is HereA vision problem is often the first noticeable symptom of MS. The same is true of NMO spectrum disorder. Both disorders can cause acute (chronic) spinal cord attacks, with weakness...reactionscomments
Painsomnia: My JourneyFolks, in light of recent discussions, I want to offer up my own version of painsomnia, that pesky portmanteau that describes a special kind of sleeplessness that only pain can...reactions9comments