It's MSiversary Time!On February 2nd, 2000, I was officially diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. While most people think of February 2nd as Groundhog Day, I...reactions11comments
Pondering My Age and My MS TreatmentAs I hobbled into the infusion center for my monthly Tysabri infusion, I got all the normal greetings, jokes, questions about life...reactions12comments
By OK, I Mean NormalWhen you live with a chronic illness like Multiple Sclerosis, you are bound to get the question “How are you doing?” more...reactions8comments
Getting a Second OpinionSomewhere in a folder, there is a small, crinkled up piece of paper with the words "primary progressive multiple sclerosis" (PPMS) written...reactions3comments
Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis: Can Children Get MS?It is well-known among the MS community that multiple sclerosis affects women in their 30s about 3 times more than it affects...reactions9comments
The Dreaded Crap GapWhile some people will read this title and be a bit confused, I’m willing to bet that there's a good segment that...reactions26comments
The Importance of Moving Forward“One step and then the next gets you where you’re going” is an often-repeated quote from the character Sister in one of...reactions24comments
MS Research Spotlight: Young Donor Blood Scam, MS Dementia, & MoreMS Research Spotlight covers key research news from the last month. Back in February, the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) offered...reactionscomments
Children and the People Who Love ThemWhen my daughter told us another grandchild was on the way, I was filled with mixed emotions. Yes, another baby would be...reactions2comments
Contemplating the Medication VacationWhen first diagnosed with MS, my first big question was which disease-modifying therapy (DMT) I would start. My neurologist gave me a...reactions3comments
Severe Depression: Getting Help for the HopelessWhen I was offered to join this team to blog about living with MS, I was ecstatic. I was so excited, I...reactions16comments
A (Nearly) Complete List of What I Do to Get Through the DayHave you ever stopped to think about what you do, in detail, to get yourself through the day and night? I decided...reactions27comments
How MS-Related Digestive Problems Have Embarrassed Me in PublicMultiple sclerosis finds inventive ways of humiliating me in public. Oh, I look and act normal enough at first. I’m a petite...reactions104comments
Copay Assistance Programs for MS DrugsGoing without your expensive MS disease-modifying drugs and symptom meds because you can’t afford them? Copay assistance is available to you. There...reactions1comment
The Torture That Is MS-Related Chronic PainI’ve been writing about my journey with multiple sclerosis for a while now. I’ve discussed a wide range of issues that I’ve...reactions168comments
Things I Wish People Knew About MS & TriggersIn a number of my articles, I like to talk about things that I wish people knew about or understood about living...reactions16comments
Some Things I Wish People Knew About MS And TemperatureThe time of year that so many with multiple sclerosis fear is nearly upon us. That’s right, summer is coming! Whenever the temps...reactions96comments
What I Mean When I Say I Don’t Feel WellEvery so often everyone has one of those days where they just don’t feel well. The start of a cold? The flu?...reactions74comments
Can You Die from Multiple Sclerosis?Content Note: This article describes death and suicide. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources...reactions2comments
Did I Alter My Life Enough After My MS Diagnosis?When I was in my early 20s, I awoke one day and fell flat on my face when getting out of bed...reactions25comments
