The Invisibility of a DiseaseWhen people talk about Multiple Sclerosis, they often talk about the difficulties of getting people to believe them or understand them when it comes to describing a certain symptom. Is... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Tips for Being a Successful Student Who Happens to Have MSI have spent so many years in school that at this point, it’s just best not to think about it too much. I can’t help it! I love learning new... By Stephanie Buxhoeveden, RN, MSCN5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
“Just Stay Positive” - I Get it NowEven before my Multiple Sclerosis years, I was told this all the time as I have always dealt with serious depression. “You just got to try to stay positive”. “Stay... By Matt Allen G5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Multiple Sclerosis 101: Understanding PML and the JC VirusPML and the JC virus have been in the headlines a lot lately following the death of a person taking Tecfidera. Today, I want to focus on PML, the JC virus, and... By Stephanie Buxhoeveden, RN, MSCN4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Health Insurance GuideThe Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is excited to announce the launch of a new website section dedicated exclusively to helping the MS community better understand and utilize health... By Multiple Sclerosis Association of America - MSAA1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Multiple Sclerosis 101: Understanding the Immune SystemThe immune system is a fascinating and complex thing! In fact, scientists still have a lot to learn about the immune system and autoimmune diseases. But we do know it... By Stephanie Buxhoeveden, RN, MSCN4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
MS Fatigue - When My Tank is on EmptyA newly diagnosed person was asking about fatigue and I went looking for information to share. In the process, I learned a few new things about MS fatigue, but first... By Laura Kolaczkowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments64 comments
Nuvigil: Is My Solution My Problem?I not long ago talked about MS-related fatigue and lassitude; I mentioned how taking Nuvigil (Armodafinil) seems to be my personal solution to my fatigue/lassitude. What I may not have... By Matt Allen G3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Multiple Sclerosis 101: Understanding the Nervous SystemI have a theory that education leads to empowerment, and empowerment leads to people being good advocates for themselves and improved health overall. It can be hard for healthcare providers... By Stephanie Buxhoeveden, RN, MSCN4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Accepting the Need for Mobility AssistanceLet’s face it, dealing with the changes to life that multiple sclerosis brings is hard enough but when the day comes that you may start having trouble with mobility those... By Matt Allen G4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
The Problem with ProgressionOf late, the MS has been giving me a pretty good a** whuppin'. It's getting harder for me to stumble around my apartment, and I'm pretty close to making the... By Marc Stecker-Wheelchair Kamikaze5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Is MS Pain Real?I think that there is a lot of contradiction on this specific topic/symptom when it comes to MS. For a long time, it was believed that those with MS did... By Ashley Ringstaff3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments73 comments
My Interview With Dr. Terry Wahls on Healthy Eating and Adopting Healthy BehaviorsAs a co-moderator of an active private MS Facebook group, I lend my voice by posting articles on the latest research, and sharing articles that I write, about living with... By Cathy Chester5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How Old Am I Again?Some days, I have to remind myself that I’m a young girl in her mid-20s. Some days, my body makes me feel like I’m much older than I really am... By Nikki Kennedy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Moving into Menopause with MS: Double Your Pleasure, Double Your FunStarting in December 2013, when winter launched itself in SE Michigan with single digit temps and hat-high piles of snow, my mother and I locked horns in a power struggle... By Kim Dolce5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
The Psychology of Living With Chronic PainA shocking 67% of people with multiple sclerosis know what it is like to live with chronic pain. There are many different causes of MS pain such as muscle spasms, MS “hugs”,migraines... By Stephanie Buxhoeveden, RN, MSCN4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
That Crazy Itch You Just Can't SatisfyIt’s the height of the summer and everybody in our household is feeling the heat. I tend to melt like a snowflake while Rob can’t get enough of the sun... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
You Know You Have MS WhenYou are probably all too familiar with the typical symptoms associated with having multiple sclerosis (MS). Things like spasticity, problems thinking, fatigue, and difficulty with mobility, among many others. However... By Editorial Team 7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments61 comments
It All Depends...What am I talking about when I say, “It all depends…” Well, exactly that. Whether I’m making plans, answering how I’m feeling, deciding to go to the store, etc. Every... By Ashley Ringstaff4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
In Search of the Perfect Pair of Shoes"A shoe is not only a design, but it's a part of your body language, the way you walk. The way you're going to move is quite dictated by your... By Cathy Chester2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments