Earplugs: Friend or Foe for Those with MS & Tinnitus?When I’m in a full-on relapse, I fall into long periods of loud ear ringing. Tinnitus (the medical term for ear ringing) is a rare occurrence for people with MS...reactions24comments
Turned Away Because of a Service AnimalRecently, a local business near where I live in slower lower Delaware, turned away a man because he had a support dog with him. They later claimed to be unaware...reactions7comments
Greater Recognition of Pediatric MSWhile pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS) is a rare condition, more children than ever before are being diagnosed. Anywhere from 1 to 3 out of every 100,000 kids around the world...reactionscomments
How Will I Look Back on My Medical Decisions?Hindsight is 20/20. Surely, at some point in your life, you've made some kind of mistake that, in the moment, seemed like a good idea. Before doing whatever it is that...reactions6comments
Myelin Relies on Good Sleep for Best FunctionMost of us with multiple sclerosis (MS) are constantly on the lookout for things we can do to be proactive about protecting our brain matter. Usually, these things include changes...reactions9comments
Three Unusual Items to Add to Your Gift List This Holiday SeasonThis time of year people are compiling lists of gift ideas, suggestions for getting the perfect present for that special someone. I have a somewhat different list in my mind...reactions4comments
My Mind Serenades Me with Memories of Life Before MS"...Memories light the corners of my mindMisty water, colored memoriesFor the way we were…" I hear the melody in my head and then the lyrics follow, the lyrics my mind...reactions16comments
Letting People DownAs I’ve lived over two decades with multiple sclerosis, I’ve learned that it can cause me to experience an extremely wide range of emotions. From anger to sadness to guilt...reactions12comments
A New Symptom: The Crow ClawAn MS comic below shows a woman describing a new symptom she is experiencing that comes out of nowhere and affects the right side of her body, her speech, and...reactions16comments
Acceptance Is Not a NegativeThe world of chronic illness seems to be packed with people that are ready to criticize the positivity of those suffering. "If only you were more positive! Your mindset is wrong;...reactions21comments
Sound Off On Music Therapy for MSI used to think that in order to achieve the greatest focus, I needed to work in complete silence. Back in the old days, when my children were young and...reactionscomments
MS Comic: Going to a Support GroupIn Brooke's comic below, she is attending a support group for people with MS and listening to stories from people sharing how their symptoms have impacted their lives. She expresses...reactions6comments
MS and the Problem(s) with Stress ManagementStress management is a crucial part of life with multiple sclerosis (MS) because when you mix even a tiny amount of stress with MS, the results can be catastrophic. Just like how it's almost...reactions20comments
Does MS Ever Get Better?Multiple sclerosis is such a mysterious disease. There is still so much that just doesn’t make sense. Reports from recent MRI scans has got me thinking. I’ve been officially living...reactions16comments
Chronic Illness BurnoutWhen someone utters that they are “burned out,” I think people normally tend to associate this with one’s work. A quick search of the definition lists it as a person...reactions42comments
MS Research Spotlight: UV vs. Vitamin D, Acthar Relief, Wireless Mobility, and MoreMS Research Spotlight covers key research news from the last month. Researchers have long understood that a link exists between poor sleep and MS. Whether MS is the root cause...reactionscomments
Lessons from My First 10 Years of Life With MSI'll soon be entering my tenth year living with multiple sclerosis (MS). I was diagnosed in 2010, just after I turned 20 years old, so with the exception of about...reactions36comments
MS Comic: Twitching Legs at NightSome people with MS can experience tremors and spasms at night as they're trying to fall asleep. These can be frustrating and disrupt sleep but when sharing a bed with...reactionscomments
Busy In My Blue Chair Fighting SPMSThe matter at hand: I am in the secondary-progressive stage of MS (SPMS). I no longer work. I no longer drive. I'm pretty much down to a taking a couple...reactions9comments
Fighting a Cold or Flu While Living with Multiple SclerosisI’ve been indoors for two weeks and counting, binge-watching British shows on BritBox, listening to music, and napping. A lot of napping because my fatigue is 24/7 despite any nighttime...reactions24comments
