Treating the Underlying Cause of Cognitive DysfunctionMany people living with MS face cognitive challenges at some point. These may be temporary, such as during a relapse or illness...reactions1comment
Current Regulations Around Opioid PrescribingOpioids are medications that have the ability to alleviate pain. They also have other properties that allow them to impact emotions and...reactionscomments
Life with MS: Unpredictable and UndependableAfter nearly two decades of fighting Multiple Sclerosis, my body has had some wear and tear on it. It doesn’t quite function...reactionscomments
Helicopter MSI retired from a state university where I happily worked administratively with the students. Namely, with first-year students, I noticed that there...reactions2comments
What is a Cognitive Assessment?As discussed in Part 1 of this series, cognitive issues are a frustrating and common MS symptom. Often, people are aware that...reactions6comments
Getting Comfortable... or NotIt’s a typical night, where not much is going on, and I’ve settled in to queue up some Netflix with my faithful...reactions27comments
MS Killed It for MeBefore I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), people used to ask me what I liked to do for fun, and I...reactions19comments
What MS is...MS is: Probably the most important thing MS has been is the thing I’ve pushed against for many years, so I could...reactions1comment
It's OK to Have BreakdownsRecently, I was talking to another person who is also in this daily fight against Multiple Sclerosis. Like me, she’s had to...reactions12comments
The Invisibility of Chronic PainMany people with multiple sclerosis (MS) can manage their pain using over-the-counter or prescription pain medicines, physical therapy, and exercise. But some...reactions5comments
A Change in Symptoms and What I Did About It“Would you like to use a hat?” the lab tech asked. She had just drawn two vials of blood, and the last...reactions1comment
Target On My BackMost of my symptoms are invisible. I do, however, have one symptom that likes to come out at the most inopportune times...reactionscomments
What Causes Cognitive Dysfunction?Everyone living with MS knows that mobility challenges are just a small part of the challenges we face, even though they tend...reactions37comments
Feel Me, Don't Fix MeWhat’s so hard about peace, love and understanding? First, my apologies to Nick Lowe, who composed the 1974 Elvis Costello hit “What’s...reactions1comment
Tips for Minimizing Your Fall RiskFall risks are all around, but when your mobility is impaired, fall risks are amplified. As such, so should be your awareness...reactions9comments
What Selma Blair's Announcement Means To MeIf you have Multiple Sclerosis, you’ve likely heard that this past weekend, actress Selma Blair announced via Instagram that she has been...reactions8comments
I Want to Talk About MeI’ve written a lot about trying to get friends and family to understand even a tidbit of what its like to live...reactions14comments
When MS Isn't The Only Disability In the HouseI've always considered myself incredibly blessed that while my own health is at best suspect, that of my 3 sons has been...reactions3comments
The Caregiver: An Essential Member of the Healthcare TeamAs a former nurse, and as a current caregiver, let me emphasize to you the importance of your role as a member...reactions4comments
Dealing with Depression: Learning to Unplug“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes - even you.” -Anne Lamott I read this the...reactions13comments
