I Wanted to Write a "Good" Letter!...Hello, I wanted to write a "Good" letter! A letter that told the story of the "Struggle" that comes from having MS...reactions1comment
Was Good So Far...I was detected with multiple sclerosis at the age of 46. It was a routine eye checkup and the ophthalmologist asked for...reactions1comment
MS Strong...I wrote this poem about my MS life for a poetry slam. It turns out the poetry slam had too few what...reactions3comments
MS Research Spotlight: 25 Years of Research, TWEAK Biomarker, and More...MS Research Spotlight covers key research news from the past two weeks. A recent review of MS research since 1974 shared interesting...reactionscomments
A Rocky but Amazing Journey...I was diagnosed with MS in the summer of 2009 at the age of 32. I began my journey with a general...reactions1comment
My First Step...Brooke 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 Listener...My listening skills have been pretty good since childhood. It comes second nature (so many things do; ever wonder what comes first...reactions3comments
Struggling for Answers...I have been unable to work since last August. My first symptoms was tingling and numbness in my leg. Then it progressed...reactions1comment
Needing to Vent...I am posting this today because I simply need to vent. I am not looking for advice or suggestions because trust me...reactions5comments
Prescription costs sky high! 🙁...I had worked very hard since graduating college, and had climbed high up the corporate ladder. I was 36, newly married and...reactions1comment
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 Prescribing...Opioids 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 Medications...Chronic 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 Ok...Problems with balance, coordination, and gait are not uncommon for people with MS, and some people use a cane, walker, or a...reactions1comment
Serendipity...It is strange, but MS has helped my marriage, of 30 years. I used to be totally active, I would go three...reactions3comments
Just a Headache?!...I'm 44. I have not been diagnosed with MS but, my symptoms as of late have me wondering and confused. I was...reactions2comments
Living with MS and Knowing my Father's Battle Also...I was diagnosed in 2006 two years after I became a registered nurse. I am not taking anything for it at the...reactions1comment
Don't I get Dinner First?...This is not hoodoo medicine. There are people who specialize in this. Everyone knows that PT is an important component in managing...reactions2comments
You Don't Look Sick...When MS is in the news, those actually living with the condition have a new spotlight on them, but if they "don't...reactions59comments
MS Guilt...Some days, I find myself feeling guilty. I feel guilty because although I have MS, and have had it for many years...reactions8comments