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...reactions15comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions30comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions11comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions12comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions14comments
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...reactions11comments
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...reactions28comments
Look Beyond The Surface, A Plea To Those With And Without A DiseaseRecently, I came across yet another story from a friend with MS about how they were discriminated against because of their handicapped...reactions24comments
What is Normal, Anyway?As I sat and drank my coffee this morning while my toddler napped, I thought to myself: I can’t even remember what...reactions2comments
The Torture That Is MS-Related Chronic PainI’ve been writing about my journey with multiple sclerosis for a while now. I’ve discussed a wide range of issues that I’ve...reactions168comments
I Miss Me TooSo this is probably really random, but it hit me recently, that in conversations I seem to say, “I used to….”, frequently...reactions35comments
Stable Disease Does Not Mean Symptom FreeRecently I was talking to a nurse; not my nurse, but someone who came to the house to help my mother with...reactions10comments
The Question "How are you feeling?" And The Mixed Feelings It Can CauseIf there is one question that those with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis hear a lot, it’s “How are you feeling?”...reactions66comments
