When I'm Told, "It Could Be Worse"Have you ever been told in regard to your MS, “Oh, well it could be worse!” Yeah, I know it could be worse...but it could also be better. When I... By Ashley Ringstaff3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
The Straight Poop on Bowel DysfunctionIf you suffer from constipation, sudden urges to move your bowel that make you desperately hobble to the toilet, fecal leakage between bowel movements—or the entire list, like I do--then... By Kim Dolce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
MS In America 2016: Being Diagnosed with Multiple SclerosisThe team at MultipleSclerosis.net conducted a large, extensive survey among people living with MS, with the goal of gaining a better understanding of the many aspects of what it’s like... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Ultimate Pickup Line: "I Have MS"“Yum! This pizza is delicious! Oh, by the way, I have multiple sclerosis. Can you pass the Parmesan cheese?” “I had a lot of fun tonight, thanks for taking me... By Meghan Pcsolyar8 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
Damn, My Long Relapse-Free Streak Has EndedMy journey with MS has had some significant ups and downs. Some of the downs include blindness, complete loss of use of two fingers on my left hand (which is... By Lisa Emrich4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What Is It Like To NOT Be Diagnosed With MS?The road to diagnosis for MS can be long and winding for many patients. I’m happy for patients who receive their official diagnosis within just a few doctors’ visits. Not... By Lisa Emrich6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Learning More about Speech and Swallow Dysfunction in MSMost of us are pretty well versed in the variety of symptoms that multiple sclerosis (MS) can cause, mostly thanks to our vast first-hand experience. I also have the advantage... By Stephanie Buxhoeveden, RN, MSCN5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments31 comments
5 Ways to Find the Best Neurologist for Your MS NeedsWhen I was diagnosed in 1986, my neurologist told me to go home and call him if I experienced any symptoms. He’d prescribe a round or two of steroids. Adios... By Cathy Chester4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The MS PersonaI am not sure how many of us do this but I know a lot of us do, I mean, I know I do. You wake up and you just... By Matt Allen G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments33 comments
MS and the Unexpected Perils of ShoweringMultiple sclerosis has a knack for being extremely disruptive in the daily lives of those it afflicts. What may seem like a mundane and daily chore for most can become... By Devin Garlit4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments149 comments
Life Changes with MSI quietly made a big change in September, and on the advice of my neurologist and with the support of my family, I stopped working full-time. I’ve done this so quietly... By Laura Kolaczkowski5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments46 comments
Do You Think Normal Sounds Are Loud, Painful, or Annoying?Around the holidays, it’s fun to spend time with family and friends. However, multiple sclerosis may make it more challenging to enjoying that fun. This year my husband and I... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Unveiling of My MSTelling people about my diagnosis was something I really struggled with. I was scared people would look at me differently and that I would be seen as the “sick girl.”... By Meghan Pcsolyar6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Pardon Me, Excuse Me, I’ve Really Got to Go NOW!Have you ever been in line in a public women’s restroom and had someone fly past you and slip through a newly opened stall door to get to the toilet?... By Lisa Emrich4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments30 comments
Lesser-Known MS EvilsI love living in a world where I can Google anything and instantly have an answer at my fingertips. It especially comes in handy when you are living with a... By Stephanie Buxhoeveden, RN, MSCN3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments52 comments
“That’s Normal, We All Do That!”You know what really grinds my gears? Since I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis I have been dealing with this and I know almost everyone with MS has had this... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments49 comments
Myoclonus – Why am I So Easily Startled by Sound?A few years ago it’s like something changed in me. Noise was so unbearable! Specifically, loud and sudden sounds. Everything is so loud, and when it is sudden, it can... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments60 comments
I've Got a FeelingPracticing medicine is an art in many ways. We go through school to learn anatomy, physiology, and how diseases can disrupt the body’s perfect harmony. Our hard-earned degrees make us... By Stephanie Buxhoeveden, RN, MSCN3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
How I Manage Cold Weather SymptomsNow that temperatures in southeast Michigan have dropped, I have, once again, begun experiencing the particular symptoms cold weather brings. Spasticity gets worse for me in cold weather. It starts... By Kim Dolce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Stubbornness; Beating My Dark Passenger Known as MSI have only had multiple sclerosis (MS) for about 5 years. Despite that short amount of time I have had an “action packed” experience with this disease as my MS... By Matt Allen G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments