It's Normal to Grieve For What You've LostAs traumatic as a multiple sclerosis diagnosis was for me, the trauma soon faded and the losses that followed lingered much longer in my...reactions5comments
Some of the Weirder MS SymptomsMultiple sclerosis is a disease that can cause a huge number of different symptoms that often vary from person to person. We...reactions271comments
My First Ocrevus InfusionUp until about a year ago, I was doing very well on Tysabri, and it seemed like my relentless wave of relapses...reactions9comments
Don't Apologize For Having FunFor most people, despite appearances, living with Multiple Sclerosis isn’t easy. We’re plagued by severe fatigue, pain, spasms, and a bunch of...reactions22comments
Some Things I Wish People Knew About MS And TemperatureThe time of year that so many with multiple sclerosis fear is nearly upon us. That’s right, summer is coming! Whenever the temps...reactions96comments
Let's Address The Elephant in the Room-Depression and MSI want to write about something that I feel is sadly, often swept under the rug and left to go unnoticed. It’s...reactions8comments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment OptionWhen you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactionscomments
MS: That Mean, Ugly Monster You Must Learn To Deal WithMost of us have those friends or family members that are the difficult ones. They’re bullies. They’re irritating and hard to be...reactions10comments
Experiencing Disability DiscriminationHave you ever had someone look at you, and not believe that you have Multiple Sclerosis, or something similar? Have you ever...reactions2comments
Menstruation and MSIt has been shown that MS affects primarily more women than men. As I’m sure most other women can relate, "that time...reactions7comments
My ApologiesAs I was getting to my computer so I could sit down and write this before I forgot, I made my first...reactions13comments
We Can Enjoy Sex Despite Having Multiple SclerosisIf you are anything like me when you think about sex, you might start with a wistful memory of better days. Whether...reactions9comments
Things to Know about Multiple Sclerosis for MS World DayFor MS World Day, we are helping spread the word about what life is REALLY like for those living with, and caring...reactions10comments
How I Manage My "Fairly Uncommon" Partial Complex SeizuresIt was a Saturday afternoon in 1995 and my husband and I were at a crowded, noisy tile store with our three-year-old...reactionscomments
The Reality of Depression, Anxiety, and Emotional Symptoms of MSMany people who have MS experience not only physical symptoms like spasticity, pain, and weakness, but also emotional symptoms like depression and...reactions12comments
Intermittent Self Catheterization: A Male PerspectiveWe all know that MS isn't a one-size-fits-all kind of a deal. However, there are a few symptoms which are more common...reactions13comments
The Difficulty of Balancing Activity and Rest-and What I'm Doing About ItIf I had a hundred dollars for each time I’ve heard staying active is the best way to preserve motor function, I’d be...reactions17comments
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 Difficult Choices We Must Make While Living with MSIt’s no secret I’ve been ill on and off for the past year. With four added diagnoses all having to do with...reactions2comments
Why Yoga?I have found a new hobby that I absolutely love, and want to share with all of my readers! Yoga! As you’ve...reactions4comments
