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...reactions5comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions38comments
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...reactions24comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions32comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions12comments
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...reactions13comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions8comments
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...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 relapse. A loved one looking in from the...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 have come from me!) Of course, good sleep...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 a difficult disease to diagnose because it shares...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 impairment. Having primary progressive MS, long ago, he...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 depressed by this news? Sadness and grief aren’t...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 quote has taken on new meaning in my...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. She was explaining to him how the sun...reactions20comments