Nearly 17 Years With MS: Some Things I Wish I Knew When I Was DiagnosedWow, times sure flies as you get older, doesn’t it? As I write this, I’ve been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis for 16 years (actually, closer to 17, my MSiversary is...reactions86comments
Staying Ahead of the Bully Called MSOne of the biggest goals people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) have is avoiding disease progression. The fewer relapses the better, right? We want to keep moving! We don’t want MS...reactions4comments
Attention Issues and MS - Yes, They're Real!When it comes to having a primary neurological disease like MS, I feel like overall, I am still pretty intelligent. I’ve always loved problem-solving as well as learning. But over...reactions6comments
Spasms and Stiffness: Life with MS SpasticityAs I sit down to write this, my train of thought is constantly being interrupted. Not because of brain fog, like you might suspect, but because the muscles in my right...reactions179comments
Body All A-BuzzYesterday, my husband and I went for a nice long bike ride. The weather was particularly warm for Autumn and the sky was gorgeously clear. I was compelled to take...reactions22comments
Some Things I Wish People Knew About MS-Related FatigueOf the many symptoms that plague those of us with multiple sclerosis, one of the most common is fatigue. It’s such a common symptom that the National Multiple Sclerosis Society...reactions207comments
Overcoming Barriers to Clinical TrialsThere’s lots of talk in the research world about clinical trials, how hard it is to recruit patients, and the accompanying inability to meet the research goals. How often have...reactions1comment
Basic Occupational Therapy: Smaller TasksWith time, your multiple sclerosis (MS) may start to cause tasks that were once done with ease to become quite difficult. MS may also affect just how much you can...reactions15comments
Cold Hands-Hot Body: It’s All Bothersome To Some DegreeGrowing up in central Oklahoma, I learned to love the feel of the sun on my skin. As soon as spring rolled in, I would come home from high school...reactions3comments
Advice for Family and Friends of Someone with MSFor people with multiple sclerosis (MS), a strong support team is vital in life. Some people may need a primary care physician, a neurologist, an ophthalmologist, a physical therapist, an...reactions7comments
The Before and After of a Tysabri InfusionDuring my life with multiple sclerosis, I have tried numerous treatments. From Avonex, to Copaxone, to Avonex and Copaxone at the same time, and even just diet and exercise. However, no...reactions56comments
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 than the one in which you currently live?...reactions19comments
MS, the Permanent Third Wheel: Moving in with My BoyfriendEveryone is taught that moving in with your boyfriend/girlfriend is a HUGE step. It is something that you have to seriously think about and talk about. You have to be...reactions23comments
What MS Means to MeThe National MS Society defines multiple sclerosis as, “an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the...reactions8comments
Four Ways to Help You Cope with Loss After a MiscarriageI was thirty-four years old when I had my son. After two miscarriages, I thought I’d never have a child. I was distraught after each miscarriage, thinking that my strong...reactions2comments
Marriage, Relationships & MSThe topic of marriage and relationships while living with MS is something I hear about often, so I wanted to touch base on it a bit. Even though I’m in...reactions37comments
The #1 Thing You Can Do for Someone with MS or Chronic IllnessIn my long tenure as someone dealing with multiple sclerosis, I have many times found myself talking to the newly diagnosed. Along with that, I’ve also found myself talking to friends...reactions24comments
Six Ways to Help You Manage Grief After Losing a Loved OneEvery year I look forward to spring and summer. Living in the northeastern portion of the United States as I do I dread the short, cold, damp and dreary days...reactions5comments
Stress/Anxiety & MSNow, I don’t know about everyone else… but prior to my diagnosis, I didn’t feel nearly as ‘overwhelmed’ as I do now. Life in general is stressful, of course… family...reactions28comments
But I Want To...I’m not sure about everyone else, but I seem to use the title of this article fairly often, or something similar to it. What am I talking about? I’m talking...reactions6comments