Sometimes Not Looking Sick is FrustratingLately I have spent a lot of my time working on social media to help raise awareness of Multiple Sclerosis and while browsing Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram I kept... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments37 comments
CBD from Hemp and How It's Helped My MSOver my time battling Multiple Sclerosis, there have been a few moments where I could point to something and say, wow, that’s been extremely helpful and life-changing for me. Starting... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments30 comments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both potential risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Did MS Ruin My Marriage?As I sit perusing my social media feed, I see several of my fellow MS warriors share a wonderful post from another MS website about a couple battling the disease... By Devin Garlit4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments77 comments
Being a Stay at Home Mom with MSI currently am a work from home, stay at home momma. I chose to stay at home with my son after he was born, and thankfully about a year after... By Calie Wyatt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Pain: An Invisible SymptomIn our 2017 MS In America Survey, over half of the community said they experience pain and that it has a significant impact on their daily lives. September is known... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Life of My CaneI was sitting in the waiting room at a radiology clinic waiting to be called in to have my annual MRI done of my brain. They were running behind schedule... By Matt Allen G5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
I Found Out the Hard Way Which of My Drugs Interact Badly with Each OtherAfter struggling through three days of suddenly worsening MS symptoms back in July 2011, I started a three-week course of oral prednisone. As usual, I felt an immediate improvement after... By Kim Dolce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Thyroid Issues and MS: How Common Are They?A few years ago, I was in and out of the doctor with constant symptoms of severe fatigue, low immune system, insomnia, hot flashes, tremors, pain and more. These all... By Calie Wyatt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Sexual Functioning and MSIt is common for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) to experience sexual dysfunction: previous studies have found that approximately 40-80% of women and 50-90% of men with MS report... By Emily Downward3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
MS and Comorbidities: When MS Isn't Your Only Health ConditionIn addition to living with multiple sclerosis (MS), many people with the condition also are dealing with other serious health issues. In our 2017 MS in America survey, 88% of... By Emily Downward4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Building a Better Life With LEGO and MSLiving with Multiple Sclerosis has taught me a lot. One important lesson I’ve learned over the years is that living with a disease like this requires a certain amount of... By Devin Garlit6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments34 comments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you DecideMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Battling Brain FogMy mind goes blank, I feel like all the education I have has gone out the window, and my head hurts trying to think straight. I get frustrated because I... By Calie Wyatt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Starvation Chronicles: Day OneAs I wrote yesterday, from now through Tuesday I’ll be subjecting myself to a Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD), in the hopes that severely reducing my caloric intake for five days... By Marc Stecker-Wheelchair Kamikaze2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I See YouMy dearest friend recently wrote a blog post that I just loved. She describes how now that she is grieving the loss of her father, when Father’s Day rolled around... By Calie Wyatt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Asking the Embarrassing Questions: My Interview With a UrologistI have struggled with bladder symptoms since being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), and I know I am far from being alone! I not only live it firsthand, but as... By Stephanie Buxhoeveden, RN, MSCN4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
What I Mean When I Say I Don’t Feel WellEvery so often everyone has one of those days where they just don’t feel well. The start of a cold? The flu? Just working too hard on too little sleep?... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments74 comments
Dealing With Toxic PeopleHaving a chronic illness like Multiple Sclerosis makes life difficult. It can be an extremely hard life that requires a large amount of support. We often find that support in... By Devin Garlit4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments48 comments
Why Some Doctors Dismiss Your Symptoms and What You Can Do About ItA significant number of patients that go through the MS diagnostic process experience a disturbing pattern of misdiagnoses and dismissiveness from physicians. If you were one of them, as I... By Kim Dolce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments