Finding Peace Amidst AnxietyFive. That is how many times I ran into things today. Doorways, furniture, or even people are at risk for an impromptu...reactions11comments
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
The Look Of AwarenessThe purpose of awareness periods are to set aside time to bring recognition to social issues or health conditions, such as multiple...reactionscomments
States to Live in For People with Disabilities; Things MS Patients Who Want to Relocate Should Think AboutAre you using disabled services and planning on relocating to another state? Wanting to move to a state that has better services...reactions19comments
What People SHOULD Say to Someone Living with Multiple SclerosisThere’s a marvelous piece written by Ashley Ringstaff called “MS & Things People Should Not Say.” It provides a solid list of...reactions9comments
The Change In What Makes Me Happy After MSIt's absolutely no secret that things change as our world evolves. Think of fashion, with blouses with shoulder pads and "shag" or...reactions25comments
Voice-Enhancing DeviceOver the past few years, my verbal communication skills have slowly diminished. My diagnosis has had negative impact on my speech. The...reactions10comments
It’s Always SomethingWe all have heard the phrase, whether we learned it from Saturday Night Live’s Roseann Rosannadanna (aka Gilda Radner) or have seen...reactions9comments
MS and the Evolution of My Self-ImageEveryone has a self-image - an idea of what they look like, and the abilities they are capable of. The self-image you...reactions23comments
Hot, Sweaty Nights (but Not in a Good Way)Right now most of you are rejoicing that summer is over, because it finally means getting some relief from the symptoms that come...reactions44comments
Gabapentin Abuse and the Fear of Losing Access to MedicationThe glutton for punishment that I am, I had the news on over the weekend when a potentially disturbing story (ok, one...reactions23comments
The Relief of DiagnosisBeing diagnosed with an incurable, chronic illness such as Multiple Sclerosis is never a pleasant experience. However, for many people, getting that final...reactions43comments
My Slide Into Secondary Progressive Multiple SclerosisWhile in nursing school, I was diagnosed at the prime age of 25 with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). The diagnosis was quick...reactions36comments
The Feather on my Face and Bubbles in the OceanIt touches ever so lightly, the feather tickling my face. Sometimes it shows up when I’m reading a book. Sometimes it’s there...reactions6comments
My Feet Have SoleI was waiting for my friend to come running back to the van. I kept it on since it was a quick...reactions17comments
Why Some Doctors Dismiss Your Symptoms and What You Can Do About ItA significant number of patients who go through the MS diagnostic process experience a disturbing pattern of misdiagnoses and dismissiveness from physicians...reactions52comments
I Was Diagnosed with Pediatric MSPediatric multiple sclerosis isn’t talked about often, but that doesn’t mean the community of those who lived through it is small. Likewise...reactionscomments
Lipoatrophy in MS PatientsLipoatrophy is the loss of fat under the skin. An affected area may look like a valley or trough in your skin...reactions2comments
MRI: How They are Useful, Problems They Can Cause, and Why I Don't Have Them AnymoreIf you have been diagnosed with MS or have been tested for it, you’ve had at least a couple of magnetic resonance...reactions47comments
"When Are You Going to Get Better?"When you suffer from a chronic illness like Multiple Sclerosis, you tend to get some interesting and somewhat baffling questions. One of the...reactions17comments
