Something Worse than MSMultiple sclerosis is hard to live with, on that we can agree. But I’ve heard some pretty strange things from people over...reactions2comments
MS and a MovieI love movies. I love how they can be used to tell so many different types of stories and evoke so many...reactions25comments
Lost Time and MoreI was thrilled to attend the ACTRIMS 2018 conference in San Diego, in early February. Who wouldn’t welcome the chance to be...reactions7comments
Eternal Poverty: The Real-life Consequences of Living on a Fixed IncomePoverty, some people argue, is relative. It very well might be. I can introduce you to several of my poor relatives, not...reactions7comments
What Does My MS Have to do With That?In the time since I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) I have always worried that I would one day be discriminated...reactions3comments
Empowered to Live Beyond Effects of MSI’m not sharing with you an essay dedicated to celebrating my MS Diagnosis Day anniversary, but let me get this out of...reactions1comment
There's Only One YouHave you seen a current commercial for almond milk where a very average middle age man is swimming his own personal best...reactions4comments
Why Wasn't I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactionscomments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment OptionWhen you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactionscomments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you DecideMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating...reactionscomments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good...reactionscomments
New Year, New Goals- How I'm Decluttering My LifeThe holidays always have a way of leaving me feeling overwhelmed afterwards…Overwhelmed by being tired, but mostly overwhelmed because I feel like...reactionscomments
Home Alone: The Battle Against Boredom!As I sit in my living room, flipping channels while my dog basks in the late morning sunlight, I’m struck with an...reactions25comments
Start Off the New Year with MSAA's CommunityAs we celebrate the holiday season and a new calendar year approaches, members of the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America’s online support...reactionscomments
Five Ways to Help You Feel Good During the Holiday SeasonThe holidays can be a time of great stress for many in the Multiple Sclerosis community. Difficult symptoms make us sad as...reactions7comments
His Side of The Story: An Interview with My HusbandI wrote an article a while back about the importance of finding that special someone. I talked about how despite my illness...reactions4comments
Getting Ready for the Day Has Become Pretty DifficultAs I have mentioned in the past, I am very routine oriented. Nowadays this helps me remember to do everything that I...reactions11comments
