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
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
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
My Epiphany: What I Realized Going From RRMS to SPMSAs life keeps going, there will be plenty of ‘ah-ha!’ or ‘lightbulb’ moments. Or the sudden realization of something you missed from...reactions7comments
After 38 Years, Here Are 8 Things I Learned About Living with MSThis year marks 38 years since my MS diagnosis. Since then, the learning curve has been steep, from having little knowledge about...reactions55comments
With MS, I Appreciate the Convenience Of ConvenienceI’ve never been one to turn a blind eye to practices that were beneficial in helping me to efficiently care for myself...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
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
Low-Energy Activities for Summer FunSummer is the season of “fun in the sun.” But what happens when multiple sclerosis (MS) makes you fear the sun? Hot...reactions17comments
Just ‘One of Those Days’ With MSThe weekend was fine. No strenuous activity. I wasn’t under any pressure or strife. I simply went to bed; went to bed...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
Navigating the "How Are You?" Question With MSIt's a simple question: "how are you feeling?" But when you're living with MS, the answer is anything but simple. It's complicated...reactions26comments
A Day Without the Shadow of MS: A Dream of Peace and LiberationFor many, a new day brings the promise of possibility, of opportunities waiting to be seized. But for those of us navigating...reactions1comment
I’m Seeing the Benefits of Aging, Bifocals, and MS“Just read me the letters from the lowest row you can see,” the ophthalmic nurse instructed. “You mean there are letters in...reactions3comments
The Look Of AwarenessThe purpose of awareness periods are to set aside time to bring recognition to social issues or health conditions, such as multiple...reactionscomments
Those Pesty Never-Ending MS SymptomsI can only imagine the thoughts racing through your mind thinking about all the pesty MS symptoms you deal with. Not to...reactions72comments
Training for SummerEver since getting diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), my body doesn’t love the heat. No hot tubs, saunas, fireplaces, or space heaters...reactions1comment
Second Verse Not Much Like the First: Transitioning From RRMS to SPMSI had a class I had to take for my job. I knew where I had to be, and at least the...reactions42comments
MS Fatigue: Can I Get a Charger?My cell phone. My life line. I manage to keep it pretty busy. I do practically everything with it. But after a...reactions34comments
Which Disease-Modifying Therapy (DMT) is Best For Me?This past January I had a *cute little surprise* from my bestie, MS, in the form of a new lesion in a...reactions15comments
