MS Comic: Hidden SymptomsWhat people see on the outside rarely matches how someone with MS feels on the inside. Brooke's latest comic shows how people view her out at a party or on... By Brooke Pelczynski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Are Nightly Leg Movements Caused by MS...or RLS?If you’ve already gone through the complex protocols that lead to a multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis, you know that an MS specialist is looking for a lot of things. First... By Tamara K Sellman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The MaskLately, I haven’t felt the greatest. My fatigue is more prominent, I’m having severe joint pain that makes it difficult to walk, and it’s making it hard to get things... By Calie Wyatt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments38 comments
Starting Part II of My Life With MSMost of us, in one way or another, are familiar with the concept of people describing a significant change in life as “starting a new chapter.” After being diagnosed with... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Is Your MS Fatigue Caused by Hidden Sleep Apnea?The research highlighted in a 2019 poster by the American Academy of Neurology arrived at a conclusion that might surprise many of us living with multiple sclerosis (MS): This research... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
For Our Family & Friends: MS, Heat & HumidityWhen I think about my life with Multiple Sclerosis, I often consider how much easier my life would be if there was a greater breadth of knowledge about the disease... By Devin Garlit4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments32 comments
MS Research Spotlight: Telerehabilitation, Anesthesia, & MoreMS Research Spotlight covers key research news from the last month.JULY 17, 2019 || University of Cambridge Not all brain cells are alike. In the case of people with MS... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Heart that MatterS: Interview with Teresa Wright-JohnsonTeresa Wright-Johnson is an MS warrior and a Congenital Heart Disease survivor who has channeled her experiences into advocacy and has worked as an author, poet, inspirational speaker and a... By Alina Ahsan5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Safe Spaces, Places, and BasesI remember playing softball in gym class when I was in school. I remember it not being my favorite sport, and I wasn't exceptionally great at it. But I recall... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Triplet Pregnancy and MSIf you haven’t read any of my past few articles, then you probably have not heard my big news; I am pregnant with spontaneous triplets! It still feels surreal even... By Calie Wyatt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Exercise Should Be My FriendIt used to be people diagnosed with MS were most likely facing the eventual loss of walking. Then along came the disease-modifying therapies. Like them or not, DMTs do work for most... By Laura Kolaczkowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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 than the average person. You know, often with that... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Not Being HeardI have been writing about my many experiences with multiple sclerosis (MS) for years, and one thing people have told me from time to time is, “This is exactly how... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Is This a Relapse? A Boyfriend's PerspectiveIt can be hard enough for someone with MS to determine whether or not they're experiencing the worsening symptoms that indicate a relapse. A loved one looking in from the... By Brooke Pelczynski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
3 Tips for MS Pain When it Threatens a Good Night’s SleepIt may seem that, everywhere you look, messages emphasize the importance of getting enough sleep. (As a sleep health educator, some may have come from me!) Of course, good sleep... By Tamara K Sellman4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Differences Between MS & Lyme DiseaseMultiple sclerosis (MS) and Lyme disease are sometimes confused for each other because they both can cause neurologic symptoms. MS can be a difficult disease to diagnose because it shares... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Caregiver Perspective: Mental Health CaregivingThroughout Lynn’s journey with MS, we have been fortunate that he has rarely had to deal with any form of mental health impairment. Having primary progressive MS, long ago, he... By Donna Steigleder5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Depression in MS: The Circadian ConnectionFollowing my MS diagnosis six years ago, I experienced the usual range of emotions: sadness and feelings of loss. Who wouldn’t feel depressed by this news? Sadness and grief aren’t... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Failure to CommunicateThe Captain in Cool Hand Luke famously said, “What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate.” Lately, I feel like that quote has taken on new meaning in my... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments35 comments
You Are (NOT) My SunshineThe other night as we were eating dinner, I was listening to my mom explain to my three-year-old the benefits of sunshine. She was explaining to him how the sun... By Calie Wyatt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments