MS Under the SurfaceIt’s easy to look up common symptoms of MS on the internet or read about the diagnosis process or treatment options. It’s...reactions5comments
Tips on Living with the Emotional Side of Multiple SclerosisI recently went to see a Broadway show in New York City about the life and music of Carole King. I had...reactions8comments
Tangled In the Web of ComparisonOne thing that’s been hard for me about having MS is that I often feel a disconnect from other MS’ers, only because...reactions45comments
Fibbing When I Don't Feel WellExcuses. They’re something that someone living with a chronic illness like Multiple Sclerosis is often very known for offering up. With one of...reactions20comments
The Wacky World of Silent MigrainesI have a shady past. If I ever thought about running for office, I’d have to drop out as soon as certain...reactions13comments
My Experience with Medical MarijuanaDisclaimer: this post is simply about my own personal experience with cannabis products. I am not a medical professional and am not...reactions11comments
At the ParkOur resident comic artist, Brooke, shares her experience laying in the park with a friend looking at the clouds, only to have...reactions4comments
10 Sleep Hygiene Tips for People with MSHuman beings need a little more than 8 hours of solid sleep a night in order to maintain good health. If people...reactionscomments
More Than Just Heat: The Impact of Humidity on MS SymptomsTalking about the effects that increased temperatures have on those of us with Multiple Sclerosis is something I’ve done many, many times...reactions64comments
MS & Insomnia: Current ResearchMany people with MS complain of insomnia. Either they can’t fall asleep when they go to bed, or they awaken frequently at...reactions1comment
How to Prepare for Special Occasions When Living with Multiple SclerosisI recently attended a red carpet gala for an award ceremony being held by my new women’s group. The group consists of...reactions3comments
Curating Hope With Monday MorningsMonday, the day people throughout the world dread. The beginning of many people’s work week, and often times, it is the end...reactionscomments
My New Life-Long Goal is to be Boring“What did you do over the weekend?” someone would ask me. In the past, I remember answering that question by saying that...reactions36comments
Falling Down: My Life With MS“Wow, are you OK? That looked like a bad one!” were the first words I heard this morning. Uttered by my roommate, who...reactions5comments
How MS Patients Lost Their Patience, Got Mouthy, and the FDA ListenedIn the old days of multiple sclerosis care — say, circa 1990 — the medical research community and a passive MS patient...reactionscomments
Baby FeverLet’s talk pregnancy with MS. I have planned since my son was born to give him a baby brother or sister if...reactions2comments
Might Your MS Medications Be Causing Sleep Problems?Research shows that sleep issues are very common in people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Sleep issues can be caused by MS...reactionscomments
Praying, Hoping, Waiting: MRI AnxietyEach time I go in for an MRI, I leave a nervous wreck awaiting the results. In cancer patients, they refer to...reactions7comments
Buried Beneath MS: I’m Still MeMultiple Sclerosis (MS) most often affects people in ways that are not easily visible to others. You can’t see our fatigue, you...reactions20comments
It's That Time of the Year: Staying Cool With MSFor many of us, that dreaded time of the year is nearly upon us. The season when temperatures begin to rise and make...reactions28comments
