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
MSAA Core Programs Help People with Multiple SclerosisAs we venture into a new year with hope for better tomorrows ahead, there are several free, ongoing signature programs from MSAA...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
Sheltering in Place Long-TermI joked that I was sheltering in place before it was cool. That is to say that before COVID-19, I was not...reactions5comments
MS & Night SweatsThroughout my many years of living with multiple sclerosis, I’ve learned a lot about the disease: not only how it affects me...reactions45comments
Vaccines and MSEach year in the fall I write a column on the flu vaccine and why we really should consider taking it for...reactions36comments
Recognizing the Ignorance Surrounding DisabilitiesMany say that they "suffer" from this or that illness. For example, saying, "I suffer from a chronic, often degenerative disease called...reactions17comments
MS Comic: Online Shopping for a CaneWhat some people might describe as “morbid,” many folks with MS call “being prepared.” Every day with MS is different and unpredictable...reactionscomments
Dating With a Disease: Online OptionsTime for yet another discussion about dating with a disease! Yep, I’m still super single, so I’ll try to refrain from offering...reactions17comments
Attaining the UnattainableMy oldest son turned 5 in August, and ten days later, our triplets turned the big ONE. On October 17th, I also...reactions10comments
Volunteering for MS Research: Finding OpportunitiesAfter I got over the shock of my multiple sclerosis diagnosis, one of the first things I wanted to do was volunteer...reactions5comments
Things I Hate to Hear with MSIf you follow enough websites that discuss chronic illness, you are bound to come across some lists that detail what folks should...reactions39comments
