The ItchMany people in the MS community have described an uncontrollable itch that feels like bugs crawling all over! Brooke's latest comic illustrates just that - and the unexpected silver lining... By Brooke Pelczynski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments32 comments
Caregivers Must Ask the Right QuestionsThe fundamental role of caregivers to those with multiple sclerosis is to provide physical and emotional support to our loved ones who battle the effects of the debilitating disease every... By Gary Chester3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Gone In 60 Seconds: When We Suddenly Aren't WellIn my many years of living with Multiple Sclerosis, there have been so many things I wish I could convey to the people around me that don’t live with the... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments40 comments
You Don’t Get it, MS is Stuck With Me!"2019 is going to be my year! I'm going to do this, that; everything's gonna be great!" But not even two weeks into January, I realized that I had already... By Matt Allen G5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Steroids: The Lesser of Two Evils“The doctor has ordered a course of steroids” is a dreaded phrase that those with Multiple Sclerosis hear all too often. For those suffering from Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis, corticosteroids can... By Devin Garlit2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Insomnia Threatens My Quality of Life, Dreams and AspirationsI need at least nine hours of sleep to process what happened when I was awake. So when I get less than that, the effects are immediate and debilitating in... By Kim Dolce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
New Year, Same MeThe new year brings about new outlooks, new goals, fresh perspectives, fresh starts. It also prompts the customary tradition of creating ‘New Year Resolution(s)’ and implementing them or watching how... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Caption This: MS ShindigBrooke's latest comic has a fun twist - one of YOU, a member of our community, can make it your own! She illustrated a scene at a party as someone... By Brooke Pelczynski1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Access to Medications in an Opioid-Crisis EraThe United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led to a change in the availability and access of opioid-containing... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What You Don't SeeI enjoy going out and having a good time. I love hanging out with my friends and family and making memories, too. However, when I get a free weekend with... By Calie Wyatt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
The Molasses Swamp: MSFor most of the time that I have had Multiple Sclerosis (MS), I had always complained that no one ever seems to ask me if I'm okay; well, at least... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
The Problem of Therapeutic Inertia in MS PatientsThere is never a good time to be diagnosed with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis. That said, due to the ever-growing number of treatment options, we are in a... By Devin Garlit4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Key to ContentmentIt’s that time of year again, Thanksgiving is behind us and Christmas is coming. In previous articles, I’ve talked about the stress of the holidays and how that affects our... By Calie Wyatt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Winter Is ComingFor the first time in many months, there is a slight chill in the air. A crisp autumnal breeze glides through the land as the sure signs of seasonal shift... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
MS Anxieties: Loss & ProgressionIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the words of our community members across various conditions... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips and Tricks to Maximize Cognitive Function and Adapt to ChangesPeople with MS can achieve physical, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive well-being. Cognitive health is our ability to engage in challenging and mentally stimulating activities that result in personal growth, increased... By Stephanie Buxhoeveden, RN, MSCN3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Quality Providers + Quality Service = Quality Of LifeMe: Why am I having seizures? Neuro: They come from the MS. Me: I feel like my symptoms are worsening and that I have even developed new ones, yet there's... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments40 comments
When I Fall And Can't Get UpWhen I was a kid, I remember seeing a series of commercials that would feature an elderly person who had fallen and would end up shouting “Help, I’ve fallen and... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
MS Research Spotlight: Mood Swings, MS Anniversary, and MoreMS Research Spotlight covers key research news from the past two weeks. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has suggested that people with MS tend to focus on their physical symptoms... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Love Letter to the Crone I Am BecomingIt’s hard not to be totally preoccupied with my chronic medical problems. They can affect almost every aspect of my awake time and jolt me into consciousness in the middle... By Kim Dolce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments