Who Needs Sleep? I Need Sleep!I have written quite a bit about my multiple sclerosis symptoms. I have mentioned tinnitus, spasticity, gastrointestinal problems, muscle weakness, and muscle...reactions6comments
Has My Illness Stolen My Future?When it comes to my life with multiple sclerosis, one thing has become very clear: In order to thrive in my day...reactions12comments
The Monsters Within Us“You never know what kind of monster is hiding behind a friendly smile.” This quote was found in a book I recently...reactions30comments
MS Comic: Avoiding a Bathroom Emergency On a DateDating with MS can be difficult by itself. But even when a person with MS finds someone who they connect with who...reactions3comments
Fear of Falling With MSFrom my very first exacerbation (that I know of) to just a couple days ago, falling has been a pretty consistent problem...reactions22comments
Words of Encouragement: Good for You!Three simple words: good for you. These words are special to me because they do not ring with judgment but only encouragement...reactions3comments
MS Comic: Going for a Walk on a Humid DayThose who are familiar with MS and heat sensitivity might assume that cold weather is better for people with MS. For some...reactions1comment
When the Only Place You Go Is the DoctorA couple of weeks ago, I was scheduled for my yearly MRI. The standard "make sure everything is stable and that my...reactions11comments
Identifying New MS Symptoms Feels Like Opening Pandora's BoxHave you ever heard someone use the metaphor “opening Pandora’s box?” It is often used to refer to big trouble that can...reactions25comments
Get Out of My Way Yesterday!Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "This new day is too dear, with its hopes and invitations, to waste a moment on the yesterdays."...reactions10comments
Mirror Therapy for MS Foot DropWhen it comes to the treatment of multiple sclerosis, I’ve long been a believer in a multi-discipline approach. Obviously, a good neurologist...reactions8comments
MS Comic: Hiding My Reality Beneath a MaskMany people in the MS community talk about wearing a “mask” that hides how they are really feeling. On days when fatigue...reactions10comments
Why I Want to Change DoctorsFolks, if your medical care has gone anything like mine, you have probably met at least one doctor that you wanted to...reactions43comments
Listening to Your BodyWhether it’s progressing quickly or slowly, the unpredictability of multiple sclerosis can really lead you to question yourself. Am I fatigued or...reactions18comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactions2comments
13 Going on 30Have you ever seen the movie 13 Going on 30? It’s a movie that came out in 2004, which is ironically the...reactions5comments
The Great Big SqueezeMy 5-year-old son has a stress ball-type toy that’s covered in a net. I believe it is called a net stress ball...reactions4comments
Boring MRIs Are a Good ThingLast week, I ventured to the local MRI center for my annual pilgrimage to get scans done to monitor my multiple sclerosis...reactions29comments
Why I Stopped Worrying about Memory Loss and Learned to Love the InternetMemory is something I struggle with every day. The reasons aren't a mystery. We know that MS can shred myelin in some...reactions3comments
Make Sleep Your Pandemic Priority When You Have MSI try to be hopeful about the coming end of the pandemic. But let’s face it—it’ll be a while before we can...reactions2comments
