Using an E-reader to Improve My Reading With MSEver since I was a young child, one of my most enduring passions has been reading. Even after I was diagnosed with...reactions7comments
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
iCAMS App May Help Doctors Identify MS Cognitive SymptomsThis app is a research tool for medical professionals to use in determining treatment protocols and is not available to patients as...reactionscomments
The Embarrassment of Brain FogWhen it comes to frustrating and embarrassing symptoms, multiple sclerosis has the potential to bring on a number of ones that can...reactions52comments
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
Welcome to Our WorldAt the outset of this current pandemic we are now in because of the coronavirus, I was loath to write anything that...reactions33comments
The Day the Poltergeist Moved In, Set Up Shop, and Wielded a Nightmare: Part 1I was an athlete and knew how to grind through a lot of pain during training. When I began to experience all...reactions11comments
Fearing the FutureLiving with a highly unpredictable disease like Multiple Sclerosis can be an exercise in controlling your fears. Every day (and night), we...reactions8comments
Multiple Sclerosis Has Taught Me Life LessonsLiving with multiple sclerosis is life-changing no matter how severe or mild the symptoms may be. It can derail dreams and create...reactions7comments
Saying Yes to Sex After an MS Diagnosis: Part IThis article is one in a series about the positives of saying 'yes' to sex after a devastating MS diagnosis. My approach...reactions4comments
The Anguish Of AnxietyAs I’m sitting on the couch, seemingly staring at nothing, my roommate (who I did not even notice enter the room) asks...reactions33comments
MS Comic: MakeupIn this comic, Brooke shares her journey with makeup application and the struggles MS created. She persevered and found a way to...reactions6comments
Mental Health Month 2020: Not Just In Your HeadFor a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People...reactions9comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactionscomments
Has Anyone Seen My Attention Span?I thought I left it on my desk. Maybe under that stack of papers. Or, maybe I left it outside on the...reactions10comments
Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with FatigueFatigue: It’s not “just being tired”, and it’s an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all too well...reactions1comment
What I've Learned About Saying Yes and Trauma ResponseHave you ever agreed to do something that you later had reservations about? I have been here on multiple occasions for various reasons. Nonetheless...reactions8comments
Patient 'Splaining and How to Make It EffectivePatient ‘splaining. We all do it. Heck, it’s part of the job description of a chronically ill person. When the doctor asks...reactions4comments
Letting People DownAs I’ve lived over two decades with multiple sclerosis, I’ve learned that it can cause me to experience an extremely wide range...reactions14comments
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...reactions10comments
