Living an Interesting Life While Battling MSYes, MS is challenging and alters your life in ways most people can’t even begin to imagine or understand. Our past life was routine - no thought or planning was... By Mike Russell4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
A Valuable Lesson Taught to Me by My Fine Motor SkillsAn unfortunate reality of multiple sclerosis (MS), for many of us living with it, is that over time it may take things away from us. Things like the ability to... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments32 comments
Medication RegretsDo you have any regrets when it comes to your MS medications? The question alone can tug at your heart. With MS being so complicated, unpredictable, and a bit mysterious... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
If Only I Could 'Clear Some MS Out'I have found that I don't like 'stuff'. To clarify, I mean the accumulation of stuff that gathers in corners and rooms in my house. I refer to it as... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments33 comments
Uneventful is Best: Tales from the Infusion ChairIf you’ve ever headed out the door and thought to yourself, "I really hope that my one-stick-wonder nurse is on duty today" you might be on your way to the... By Lisa Emrich5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments39 comments
Feeling Like a Burden: My Complicated HistoryIf you were to talk to anyone with a chronic illness and ask them about their fears, I think there are a great many that would share their concerns about... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Stumbling and Sober: I’m Not Drunk, I Have MSOne of the problems with multiple sclerosis (MS), is that many of its symptoms are so “generic” they can be easily mistaken for other conditions. Before being diagnosed, a doctor... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments82 comments
Are You Prepared?The headlines have been filled with a wide range of natural disasters as of late – wildfires, floods, and hurricanes top the most recent news. Tornados, hurricanes, and warm weather storms... By Laura Kolaczkowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
MS Shenanigans at Work: Missing My CommodeWhen my MS flares, fatigue is amongst the first of the symptoms that presents. And amongst what it affects for me personally, are my legs. I no longer walk, but... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What to Know About Lesions and MSMultiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease. For people with MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the protective covering on nerve fibers. This covering is called myelin. The attacks by... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
TED Hose vs. Compression Socks: My MS Battle of Function Over FashionI will admit that I’ve never been the most fashionable or trendy woman, but I always try to dress nicely and look presentable. Sure, I survived days of teal blue... By Dan and Jennifer Digmann3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
All Pain, All DayChronic pain is often a part of living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Much has been written about pain. People living with MS (PLwMS) write from the perspective of experiencing pain... By Anita Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
When My Doctor Didn’t Believe MeMultiple sclerosis is known as the “snowflake disease” for good reason. It affects each of us differently. We may have the same diagnosis in our medical charts, but how it... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
Do Natural Remedies Really Help With MS Symptoms?While a lot of Facebook ads can feel like spam or clickbait, some can be helpful and thought provoking. I saw one the other day that shared 9 remedies that... By Therry Neilsen4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments35 comments
Playing Catch-UpSometimes, I explain managing my MS like working a second job. Only, I do it at the same time as my everyday job. I often plan, replan, and restructure my... By Fredric Andersson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
How I Get Around Without a CarOn December 23, 2021, I came to a stop at a familiar intersection near my home. But my attempt to make a right turn was met with considerable resistance. I... By Kim Dolce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments35 comments
I Am Worthy! Navigating Your Worth With a Multiple Sclerosis DiagnosisThe lack of feeling worthy comes up quite often when I listen to my clients struggles. Clients have asked, “Why would someone want to be with me with this disease... By Dixie Willis, MA, LPCC, NCC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Home Infusions for MS TreatmentOver the years living with multiple sclerosis, I have gone through a number of treatments with varied methods of administration. I’ve had pills, weekly injections, daily injections, and of course... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Is It a Rock in Your Sock or a Strange MS Symptom?MS sure keeps us entertained with some of the strange things we deal with at times. It makes you wonder if it's a strange MS symptom that few experience, or... By Mike Russell3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
Back at It With MSI "woke up" Sunday morning after a bout of insomnia Saturday night. I use the quotations because I'm not even certain I ever went to sleep at all. It was... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments