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
Playing the Cards You Were DealtEveryone in life is born into a different set of circumstances. Some people are born into a life of poverty, and others...reactions11comments
MS, You're WeirdDescribing MS to someone who doesn't have the disease is a feat. Explaining the pathology is usually a non-starter, and using metaphors...reactions17comments
MS Good News Report: Stem Cells, a New "Ultra-Relay" & MoreResearch news with a positive angle. Researchers recently looked at the behavior of skin cells (from three people with MS and three...reactions2comments
Beggars Can Be ChoosyYou might know the old term: beggars can’t be choosy. The concept behind that idea is that when you have no power...reactions16comments
Neglecting Other Health Problems Because of MSAs unfair as it may seem, there are many people who live with a chronic illness, like MS, who also have a...reactions3comments
MS Comic: There's a Bug on Me!MS can cause so many weird sensations, like phantom vibrations or even feeling like a bug is crawling on your skin or...reactions1comment
Meet Moyna & Learn About Her MS AdvocacyHow did you react when you were first diagnosed with MS? Shock, grief, anger, isolation, and even relief are common emotions. When...reactions4comments
Be Mindful of Your Mask When You Get Your Next MS MRII went in for my latest MRI “checkup” for MS last September. It was the first time I’d set foot in the...reactions4comments
Resolving Not to ResolutionIt's already the New Year - 2021. As long as I can remember, and I am 50 years old, there was always...reactions1comment
