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
MSAA’s MS Awareness Month Resources Now Archived on MyMSAA.orgAs MS Awareness Month 2019 comes to an end, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is proud to share the new...reactionscomments
MS Anxieties: Financial StressIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing a physical illness like MS and its side effects. Phrases in...reactionscomments
The Unexpected Consequences of Weight GainI’m frustrated and fit to be tied over media endlessly pushing misguided, mixed messages in my face about being overweight. For example...reactions2comments
Caregiver Perspective: Help with Difficult ConversationsHave you noticed how difficult it can be to have a sensitive conversation with another person without being misunderstood? Why is that? Caregivers...reactions3comments
MS with KidsChildren are full of energy and excitement, and while spending time with kids can be a joy, it's also indisputably exhausting -...reactionscomments
MS Research Spotlight: 25 Years of Research, TWEAK Biomarker, and MoreMS Research Spotlight covers key research news from the past two weeks. A recent review of MS research since 1974 shared interesting...reactionscomments
My First StepBrooke shares the worst part of her day: her first step out of bed in the morning onto the floor. The long...reactions2comments
The Art, Pain, Benefits, and Joy of Being a Good ListenerMy listening skills have been pretty good since childhood. It comes second nature (so many things do; ever wonder what comes first...reactions3comments
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
Current Regulations Around Opioid PrescribingOpioids are medications that have the ability to alleviate pain. They also have other properties that allow them to impact emotions and...reactionscomments
The Stigma Around Pain and MedicationsChronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have accompanying stigma that...reactionscomments
I Walk Pretty OkProblems with balance, coordination, and gait are not uncommon for people with MS, and some people use a cane, walker, or a...reactions1comment
You Don't Look SickWhen MS is in the news, those actually living with the condition have a new spotlight on them, but if they "don't...reactions59comments
MS GuiltSome days, I find myself feeling guilty. I feel guilty because although I have MS, and have had it for many years...reactions8comments
