As The World Reopens, Remember Those With Chronic IllnessAfter a very long year, it feels like we are finally starting to turn the corner with regard to the pandemic. For...reactionscomments
Is That A Spider On My Leg?I am not a fan of spiders. I lose it when they creep into my personal space. All of their eight legs...reactions7comments
MSAA to Present a Virtual Art Showcase Event Featuring Artists with MSEach year, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America’s (MSAA) Art Showcase celebrates beautiful artwork created by people with MS. Have you ever...reactions2comments
MS Patients May Suffer a Gut Punch. Literally.For years I suffered from an irritable bowel that couldn’t make up its mind between constipation and the opposite of constipation. I...reactions17comments
Annoyingly HappyI am what some might call a happy person. I did not always like this label. Happy people walk through life looking...reactions6comments
Why Resolutions are Important for the New YearMake 2018 an epic year. Seriously. You have approximately 365 days to make it so, in spite of your Multiple Sclerosis. Yes...reactions2comments
Weather Changes: How Cold Air Affects MeI've had my fair share of brain meltdowns in the scorching summer sun. You know, those moments where you can't form a...reactions135comments
Not All Snowflakes are the SameSo I recently decided to make the switch from Tysabri to Lemtrada. I did not talk too much about it on my...reactions5comments
Hope for Progressive MS Therapies Depends on New Lesion MapIf you have progressive multiple sclerosis, either primary (PPMS) or secondary (SPMS), you may be interested in hearing about this hopeful new...reactions6comments
Where Does My Time Go?As I’m sitting on the couch, catching up on some local news, my attention is immediately pulled towards my suddenly noisy phone...reactions5comments
A Portable History of MSEver wonder how far back in time people had MS? What they thought about it, and how they treated it? Naturally, our...reactions10comments
It’s Okay Not to Be Okay!The past month has been one of the most challenging times in my life. I struggled to keep it together. I found...reactions3comments
MS Comic: MorningsSometimes the most difficult part of the day could be the first thing you face - even if it's the seemingly simple...reactions8comments
Even Stars Can Be Sidelined By DepressionIn addition to the many issues and lifestyle changes that can come with multiple sclerosis, symptoms revolving around our mental health can...reactions6comments
Damn, My Long Relapse-Free Streak Has EndedMy journey with MS has had some significant ups and downs. Some of the downs include blindness, complete loss of use of...reactions3comments
Eyelids Close Involuntarily? Mine Too!At one o’clock in the morning, I wake in my recliner. I struggle to open my eyes. Only my right eyelid cooperates...reactions43comments
MS & Stress: My Wedding Horror StoryMultiple sclerosis and its symptoms can be so unpredictable. You can be feeling fine one minute and then absolutely awful the very...reactions5comments
Getting Personal: Kidney Stones, Gallstones, MS And Finding The Right DoctorsSix years ago I had kidney and gallstones at the same time. It was the worst pain I’ve ever experienced, even more...reactions10comments
MS Comic: FOMOFOMO stands for fear of missing out. FOMO can trigger emotions like loneliness or guilt for anyone. But for someone with multiple...reactions6comments
BMI 32That's right. The title of this article reflects my Body Mass Index or BMI. A BMI of 32, well, that means I...reactions5comments
