Life with MS is Not a RaceLast week, my husband and I went cycling on local trails. Since the weather had been cold this spring and because we...reactions4comments
Let Me Fail: Being Independent with MSI know at times we can feel helpless, like we can’t get things done on our own. It’s either too much physically...reactions21comments
MS and My Path to Being a Better PersonAs someone who is pretty open about his life with multiple sclerosis, I tend to engage in discussions with anyone who desires...reactions24comments
Proprioception Impairment and Other MS Balance IssuesWhen I stop and think about the MS symptoms that affect me on a daily basis, I usually think about the pain...reactions25comments
Aspiration, Pneumonia, and Multiple SclerosisIn my long-time battle with multiple sclerosis, I’ve had my share of scary moments, times when MS has impacted me enough to...reactions9comments
Where to Apply for MS Drug Copay AssistanceEach year, MS patients can apply for copay assistance from a number of resources. Although these programs are needs-based, the income cutoff...reactionscomments
Facing My Fear of Aging with MSTwo times during the last six months I was bedridden. It was not from multiple sclerosis which is what could be expected...reactions43comments
Five Resources for African-Americans Living With MSI have written before about my multiple sclerosis advocacy on behalf of African-Americans. My focus is primarily on the equity in research...reactions5comments
All They Needed to Do Was Ask: African-Americans in MS ResearchThere is a gap in knowledge between what we know about multiple sclerosis (MS) and how it affects African-Americans. It has been...reactions5comments
Community Spotlight: Interview with Ebony CapersEbony Capers is an MS warrior and founder of the Facebook group Women of Color with Multiple Sclerosis. Ebony was diagnosed with...reactionscomments
Education Accommodations for Students with Multiple SclerosisBeing in high school or college can be challenging for anyone, but especially so for students living with multiple sclerosis (MS). While...reactions2comments
Multiple Sclerosis 101: Understanding PML and the JC VirusPML and the JC virus have been in the headlines a lot lately following the death of a person taking Tecfidera. Today, I want...reactions6comments
Infographic: Stress, Depression, and the Emotional Side of MS In AmericaWe collected information about the experiences of 5,023 people living with MS in the 8th Annual MS In America survey. The survey...reactions3comments
Is Your MS Fatigue Caused by Hidden Sleep Apnea?The research highlighted in a 2019 poster by the American Academy of Neurology arrived at a conclusion that might surprise many of...reactionscomments
The Latest Research on the Epstein-Barr Virus and MSMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects almost 1 million people in the United States alone. Doctors do not know what...reactions6comments
I Have Progressive MS, but I Still Can Save the DayIt is understandable to assume that my husband Dan often is seen as the caregiver in our relationship. After all, I’m the...reactions25comments
Experiencing Disability DiscriminationHave you ever had someone look at you, and not believe that you have Multiple Sclerosis, or something similar? Have you ever...reactions2comments
Massage for MS: Sweet, Sweet ReliefMy last deep tissue massage occurred 15 months ago, a few weeks before Washington state went into pandemic lockdown. While others have...reactions18comments
Can Melatonin Help With Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms?Research shows that people who have multiple sclerosis (MS) have symptoms that are specific to melatonin levels in the bloodstream...reactions4comments
Nocturnal Leg Cramps Can Ruin Your Sleep!I only have 2 pain-related symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS): migraine and nocturnal leg cramps. I can usually nip the migraines in...reactions5comments
