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
Caregiver Perspective: Understanding ImmunosuppressionMy husband, Lynn, began taking Ocrevus® (ocrelizumab), to treat his primary-progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) in March. As his caregiver, one of my...reactions6comments
The Importance of an InvitationFor many people battling a chronic illness, like Multiple Sclerosis, social opportunities become increasingly difficult to attend. This can become especially problematic...reactions26comments
Interview with Neurology Resident Dr. BokhariMembers of our Editorial Team met Dr. Bokhari at the Brain Health Fair organized by the American Academy of Neurology in Philadelphia...reactionscomments
Can’t Stomach MS? You’re Not AloneCertainly, anyone can have heartburn after eating certain foods, eating heavy meals, or eating late at night. But what about the times you...reactions4comments
Check Engine LightI’ve seen a quote circulating on Facebook. It says, “Do you ever feel like your body’s ‘check engine’ light has been on...reactions6comments
The Mind Games We PlayLiving successfully with multiple sclerosis requires some effort on the part of the diagnosed. In order to thrive with this disease, you...reactions6comments
Just Take a Nap!As most people know, multiple sclerosis (MS) comes with a great deal of fatigue. Even after a solid 8 hours of sleep...reactions27comments
