MS and the Evolution of My Self-Image...Everyone has a self-image - an idea of what they look like, and the abilities they are capable of. The self-image you...reactions23comments
Hot, Sweaty Nights (but Not in a Good Way)...Right now most of you are rejoicing that summer is over, because it finally means getting some relief from the symptoms that come...reactions44comments
Gabapentin Abuse and the Fear of Losing Access to Medication...The glutton for punishment that I am, I had the news on over the weekend when a potentially disturbing story (ok, one...reactions23comments
The Relief of Diagnosis...Being diagnosed with an incurable, chronic illness such as Multiple Sclerosis is never a pleasant experience. However, for many people, getting that final...reactions43comments
My Slide Into Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis...While in nursing school, I was diagnosed at the prime age of 25 with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). The diagnosis was quick...reactions36comments
The Feather on my Face and Bubbles in the Ocean...It touches ever so lightly, the feather tickling my face. Sometimes it shows up when I’m reading a book. Sometimes it’s there...reactions6comments
My Feet Have Sole...I was waiting for my friend to come running back to the van. I kept it on since it was a quick...reactions17comments
Why Some Doctors Dismiss Your Symptoms and What You Can Do About It...A significant number of patients who go through the MS diagnostic process experience a disturbing pattern of misdiagnoses and dismissiveness from physicians...reactions52comments
Sarah Quezada...Hey World! My name is Sarah. I am a Patient Activist in California living with Multiple Sclerosis. You can find me online...
I Was Diagnosed with Pediatric MS...Pediatric multiple sclerosis isn’t talked about often, but that doesn’t mean the community of those who lived through it is small. Likewise...reactionscomments
General Mental Health Resources...Living with a mental health condition may pose many challenges. It requires coping, finding treatment, and managing the impact of the condition...
Lipoatrophy in MS Patients...Lipoatrophy is the loss of fat under the skin. An affected area may look like a valley or trough in your skin...reactions2comments
MRI: How They are Useful, Problems They Can Cause, and Why I Don't Have Them Anymore...If you have been diagnosed with MS or have been tested for it, you’ve had at least a couple of magnetic resonance...reactions47comments
"When Are You Going to Get Better?"...When you suffer from a chronic illness like Multiple Sclerosis, you tend to get some interesting and somewhat baffling questions. One of the...reactions17comments
Building a Better Life With LEGO and MS...Living with Multiple Sclerosis has taught me a lot. One important lesson I’ve learned over the years is that living with a...reactions34comments
Body All A-Buzz...Yesterday, my husband and I went for a nice long bike ride. The weather was particularly warm for Autumn and the sky...reactions22comments
How to Prepare for Special Occasions When Living with Multiple Sclerosis...I recently attended a red carpet gala for an award ceremony being held by my new women’s group. The group consists of...reactions3comments
Baby Fever...Let’s talk pregnancy with MS. I have planned since my son was born to give him a baby brother or sister if...reactions2comments
Getting Comfortable... or Not...It’s a typical night, where not much is going on, and I’ve settled in to queue up some Netflix with my faithful...reactions27comments
Field Sobriety...I go to my MS specialist every six months. At each appointment, we go through the same routine: check my strength, test...reactions38comments
