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When my MS flares, fatigue is amongst the first of the symptoms that presents. And amongst what it affects for me personally, are my legs. I no longer walk, but...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease. For people with MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the protective covering on nerve fibers. This covering is called myelin. The attacks by...

I will admit that I’ve never been the most fashionable or trendy woman, but I always try to dress nicely and look presentable. Sure, I survived days of teal blue...

Chronic pain is often a part of living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Much has been written about pain. People living with MS (PLwMS) write from the perspective of experiencing pain...

While a lot of Facebook ads can feel like spam or clickbait, some can be helpful and thought provoking. I saw one the other day that shared 9 remedies that...

Sometimes, I explain managing my MS like working a second job. Only, I do it at the same time as my everyday job. I often plan, replan, and restructure my...

On December 23, 2021, I came to a stop at a familiar intersection near my home. But my attempt to make a right turn was met with considerable resistance. I...

The lack of feeling worthy comes up quite often when I listen to my clients struggles. Clients have asked, “Why would someone want to be with me with this disease...

Over the years living with multiple sclerosis, I have gone through a number of treatments with varied methods of administration. I’ve had pills, weekly injections, daily injections, and of course...

MS sure keeps us entertained with some of the strange things we deal with at times. It makes you wonder if it's a strange MS symptom that few experience, or...

I "woke up" Sunday morning after a bout of insomnia Saturday night. I use the quotations because I'm not even certain I ever went to sleep at all. It was...

Everyone has a spot in research for multiple sclerosis and I want to encourage you to find yours. It wasn’t so long ago that I was diagnosed with MS, and...

When I first heard the words, “You have MS,” it was just six weeks after my mom passed from cancer. How was I about to enter the greatest challenge in...

I’ve always understood the value of self-discipline in life. It can be the difference between success and failure in your endeavors. However, even with my disciplined nature, managing my multiple...

The other day, I was looking at my Kindle and paging through a list of books I’ve read in the past year. A few things dawned on me. My first...

I wrote an article about what MS takes away from life that discussed what the disease has taken away from my life: my independence, fine and gross motor skills, and...

Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Almost 4 out of every 5 people with MS experience this extreme tiredness. Over half describe it as...

There's no way to go around it. This summer of 2023 has been hot, humid, and borderline unbearable! Summertime for many people means fun in the sun and outdoor activities...

As of this writing, I’ve been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis for over 23 years. I am 45 years old and have been disabled for the last 10 years because of...

Dan and I literally left our mark on Mt. Pleasant one Saturday morning in the middle of June. In fact, I believe we left the city even more beautiful than...