The Hot and the Cold of It: How Temperature Changes Can Affect My MS BodyI’m not going to tell you what you should do about this. It’s not that I’m holding out on you, it’s just that I know you’ve read the official facts... By Kim Dolce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
What Are the Differences Between CIS, RRMS, SPMS, and PPMS?In 2013, the International Advisory Committee on Clinical Trials of MS defined four types of multiple sclerosis (MS): The classification and accurate descriptions are important for treatment decisions, as well... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Migraine and MSPeople living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can face many symptoms like pain, fatigue, and mood changes. Some people with MS also have migraine attacks. Migraine and MS have some similarities... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Importance Of Routine And Familiar Places To My MSManaging my Multiple Sclerosis and its many varied symptoms is a constant battle and has been a long struggle for me. Through a lot of trial and error, I have... By Devin Garlit5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
Unfair! MS Pain Causes Fatigue, Fatigue Amplifies MS PainWhat's a person with MS to do? For those who've had an MS diagnosis for a while, there's relief in knowing that specialists now mostly agree that MS does, in... By Tamara K Sellman5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Is it an MS Relapse or Pseudoexacerbation?The symptoms of MS – muscle weakness, tingling, muscle spasms, or vision difficulties – suddenly appear again: but is it a relapse or a pseudoexacerbation? Pseudoexacerbation sounds like it’s a... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
What To Do When You Overdo ItOne long, exhausting day... That’s all it takes to throw my life and health off track. When this happens it’s not even an exhaustion I can explain. And it doesn’t... By Calie Wyatt5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
How I Deal With MS StressStress comes in innumerous forms and can manifest itself in a multitude of ways, affecting each “victim” completely differently. Everyone deals with stress at some point in his or her... By Meghan Pcsolyar6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Does your specialist ask about your sleep health?Some interesting findings from recent research published in International Journal of MS Care (IBMSC) suggests that we might need to be more forthcoming about our sleep problems when we go... By Tamara K Sellman6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Hurt and Loneliness of Living with Multiple SclerosisI’ve got loneliness on my mind and I’d like to, as the author Elizabeth Lesser says, break myself open. Please don’t confuse loneliness with feeling alone. They are two separate... By Cathy Chester4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments30 comments
Nocturnal Leg Cramps Can Ruin Your Sleep!I only have 2 pain-related symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS): migraine and nocturnal leg cramps. I can usually nip the migraines in the bud with a large cup of strong... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Fighting the MS ColdCatching a cold is no fun for anybody. But when you live with MS, it can really be disruptive. Just a few days ago, I succumbed to the common cold... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
There Is MS Information Everywhere, But How Should You Use It?One of the most common terms that we like to toss around regarding multiple sclerosis is that it’s a “snowflake” disease, meaning that we all tend to have different symptoms and... By Devin Garlit4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Practicing Self-Care on a BudgetWe’ve previously defined and described the importance of self-care, and have given examples of how you can practice it in your daily life. While some tasks are easier than others... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tired All the Time: Is It Sleepiness, or Is It Fatigue?Multiple sclerosis (MS) may be a “snowflake” disease with many differences from person to person, but one symptom that plagues virtually every person with MS is the feeling of being... By Tamara K Sellman6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Weather and Multiple Sclerosis - Cold & HotJanuary, my favorite time of the year. See, I grew up in Southern California which feels like every year gets just a little hotter. I mean, it was always warm... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Open Letter for the Newly DiagnosedDear newly diagnosed, First I want to welcome you to the club that no one wants to join - the world of MS. I'm sure you are overwhelmed with this... By Laura Kolaczkowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Advice on Finding a Good NeurologistUpon being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) one of the last things on your mind is probably, “I need to do some research and find a really good doctor to... By Matt Allen G5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
It's Okay to Ask for HelpIt’s okay to ask for help. I am an extremely stubborn and self-sufficient person. I love knowing I can do things on my own, but one thing I’ve had to... By Calie Wyatt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
How Does MS Affect Your Sleep?Fatigue is one of the most common and frustrating symptoms that comes along with multiple sclerosis. In MS there is both fatigue and what is known as lassitude. Lassitude is... By Calie Wyatt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments28 comments