Not Being HeardI have been writing about my many experiences with multiple sclerosis (MS) for years, and one thing people have told me from...reactions21comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions10comments
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...reactions15comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions35comments
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...reactions20comments
Stretching Long Unused Parts of My BrainJust some food for thought… I live in a neighborhood that’s placed right on the edge of a golf course, and our...reactions35comments
The Difficulty of Days OffTypically, when the winter approaches and the holiday season begins to loom large, many people like me will often write about the...reactionscomments
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
Being Lovable Through 'Sick' and ThinI am 49 years old and will soon be 50. That isn't ‘old’ - especially once you’ve entered the 30+ age bracket...reactions27comments
MS and Continuing Self-Education“Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” Socrates, Yeats, Plutarch: who said this? This is another...reactions4comments
The Danger of Other IllnessesNot long ago, I was awoken on the early side of a morning by a persistent pain. Not the typical burning nerve...reactions21comments
Parenting and FatigueBeing a parent is a tiring job, and usually, life with MS comes with frustrating fatigue and lassitude. Both together can be...reactions2comments
Fumbling Word VomitI know it’s been a while since I’ve been able to actually sit down and write an article. Life happens, and there...reactions56comments
Stuck In My Own PrisonMy husband and I like to watch a lot of prison shows on television. We are always so interested to see what...reactions63comments
Better ZZZ Might Lead to Surer StridesProblems with gait are fairly common in people with MS. Poor gait describes problems with walking caused by: Problems with walking generate...reactionscomments
Find Out What’s New in MS Research from MSAAWondering what’s new in the world of MS research? Look no further – MSAA is proud to announce the 2019 edition of...reactionscomments
MS Anxieties: Isolation & MisunderstandingIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our...reactionscomments
