Welcome to Our WorldAt the outset of this current pandemic we are now in because of the coronavirus, I was loath to write anything that...reactions33comments
Assistive Technology Improves the Lives of People with MSWho’s old enough to remember the Saturday morning cartoon The Jetsons? For you youngsters, The Jetsons depicted a future world where humans...reactions11comments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. Have you or a loved one faced...reactionscomments
All They Needed to Do Was Ask: African-Americans in MS ResearchThere is a gap in knowledge between what we know about multiple sclerosis (MS) and how it affects African-Americans. It has been...reactions5comments
The Feather on my Face and Bubbles in the OceanIt touches ever so lightly, the feather tickling my face. Sometimes it shows up when I’m reading a book. Sometimes it’s there...reactions6comments
MS Symptoms: When Things Get Just Plain WeirdWe're taking a look at some of the weird and unexpected symptoms that people with multiple sclerosis can experience. While MS is...reactions26comments
MS Brain Teasers for a Cognitive ChallengeMultiple sclerosis affects a person’s central nervous system which is made up of the brain and the spinal cord. Damage to the...reactions8comments
Living in a Fog: Managing MS Fatigue and Cog FogFor the past two weeks, we've been talking about some of the physical symptoms of MS. Pain was our symptom spotlight for...reactions3comments
The Difficult Small Choices of Chronic IllnessAs I sit here thinking about the rest of my day, I’m trying to figure something out. Actually, I’m agonizing over a...reactions58comments
Support: Look and You Shall FindI was struggling to pull the infusion rack with me as we were traversing the many floors of the university hospital where...reactions6comments
Man versus CoronavirusIf you’re looking for updated information on the spread of the coronavirus, or medical advice about how it might affect people with...reactions8comments
Mental Health & Chronic Illness: Therapy MythsLiving with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis is challenging, not only physically, but mentally as well. For some people, a diagnosis...reactions5comments
"You Wear It Well" - My Thoughts on PainI have written several articles on pain and invisible illness. On multiple occasions, I have been told “you don’t look sick” or “you...reactions16comments
COVID-19 Basics for the ImmunocompromisedFor those living with chronic health conditions like MS, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and...reactions2comments
Caregiver Perspective: Children CaregiversSince multiple sclerosis often strikes in early adulthood, many times, the family unit includes children who mature into adulthood, watching their parents...reactions1comment
I Really Hate That I Have to Ask for HelpI know I'm not breaking any news here, but many people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) struggle to not lose their independence...reactions23comments
The Struggle of Being an Extrovert with MSAs I troll through social media, and the internet in general, I keep coming across articles and memes relating to introverts and...reactions8comments
Uninsured? Here's Where to Find Financial AssistanceShortly after I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2005 I lost my job and with it, my employer-sponsored health insurance. I...reactions4comments
MS Comic: Ringing EarsHave you ever gone to bed only to start hearing a ringing in your ears? The comic below shows how frustrating and...reactions4comments
HSCT & MS: Some Basics and My ThoughtsHope. When you live with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis, hope can keep you going. New treatments, especially when they aren’t...reactions16comments
