MS and the Great OutdoorsWhile camping last summer, we had neighbors directly behind us occupying the ADA site: a young woman and her companion, a young...reactions2comments
Struggling To Be PerfectAs he drove the car, I stared out the window from the passenger seat. Daydreaming. Watching my life pass me by. Reflecting...reactions43comments
10 Ways to Balance Body and MindMental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we...reactionscomments
Mobility Aids — Friend or Foe?I had begun to walk like a drunk, and not just on Saturday nights. Within three years of being diagnosed with primary...reactions41comments
A Day OffA day off can seem like a great opportunity to run errands and get things done, but with MS, it can be...reactions1comment
Board Up the Windows - Summer is About to HitIt’s generally agreed upon among the multiple sclerosis (MS) community that heat is bad for MS. Uhthoff's phenomenon is the worsening of...reactions30comments
MS Research Spotlight: 1 in 5 Misdiagnosed with MS, Brain Training and Memory & MoreMS Research Spotlight covers key research news from the past two weeks. A stunning statistic in recent research coming out of UCLA...reactionscomments
Triple the SurpriseLife has recently surprised us in an extremely large way. You might have read about some of the shock I was feeling...reactions3comments
When It Comes to MS, Every Selma Deserves a SarahNot long ago, the MS community was amazed when Selma Blair announced that she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Her announcement was...reactions2comments
The Anxiety of Getting Sick After Immunosuppressive DrugsWhen I was a kid, I didn’t really get sick all that often. Well, no more than everyone else, it seemed. Like...reactionscomments
Access to Medications in an Opioid-Crisis EraThe United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led to a...reactions6comments
When You're Fighting AloneLiving with a disease like Multiple Sclerosis can be a difficult task, particularly as you grow older. Having a good support system is...reactions22comments
My MRIMRIs are no fun. Going in for an MRI to track MS progression can cause a lot of anxiety for people living...reactions3comments
Footwear: Before MS and AfterFrom balance problems to neuropathy, there are a host of reasons why the footwear that worked BEFORE MS might not be comfortable...reactions7comments
Know the Link Between Sleep and InflammationInflammation creates the “perfect storm” in autoimmune conditions, setting off a domino effect of disease activity, including demyelination for those with MS...reactions6comments
At Least 60 and Can't Clean Your House? Call the Department on Aging!Often we oldies are hard put to think of an upside to being in our dotage. The body is falling apart like...reactions2comments
(Not) Born This WayLater in May I’ll be marking the 13 anniversary of my official diagnosis with multiple sclerosis. Believe you me, the date won’t...reactions5comments
15 Years a Progressive MSerYou think back and it seems like a million years ago, or yesterday. The first Sunday of March 2003, an unusually cold...reactions18comments
AdaptingBefore MS, Brooke's life used to be a "grab and go" lifestyle without much need for planning in advance. After MS, her...reactions1comment
The Transportation Troubles of Chronic IllnessAs I sit around my house, mentally pacing in my head due to boredom, I’m struck by a desire to escape. A feeling...reactions4comments
