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...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...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...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...reactions14comments
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...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...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...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...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...reactions34comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions24comments
Not My Type of MSI receive a steady stream of MS news items. Unfortunately, almost none of it applies to me. I do have MS, just...reactions109comments
A Halloween GatheringLooking to improvise an easy Halloween costume? Brooke’s comic shows how dressing up as an “invisible illness” is the perfect last-minute idea...reactions1comment
How Do You Feel After an Infusion?The other day, someone asked me how I usually feel after an infusion. Because that is a pretty broad question with such...reactions30comments
The Similarities of Chronic IllnessesAs I’ve been writing about living with Multiple Sclerosis for several years now (wow, time really does fly), I’ve grown accustomed to...reactions15comments
