Sometimes I Want to Disappear...There are days when I feel the weight of Multiple Sclerosis. I feel it emotionally. I feel it physically. On these days...reactions4comments
Advanced MS - Horrible, Haunting Ugly Beast...Dear everyone, I will be speaking for my mom who was diagnosed with MS in 2004. She is now 70 years old...reactions2comments
Reflections and Observations...Quote-Sir Edmund Hillary: "It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves". It's January and we've ushered in the New Year. The...reactions6comments
Out of Rainbows...I used to be the person that could find a rainbow in any given situation. It actually was annoying to those closest...reactions1comment
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 Option...When 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 Decide...Making 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 & Responsibilities...Informed 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 Trials...When 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 Trials...Each 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 Life...The 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 Community...As we celebrate the holiday season and a new calendar year approaches, members of the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America’s online support...reactionscomments
A creative way of expressing MS...This post is not about my story, nonetheless it is me sharing the story of those who have found a way to...reactions2comments
20 years...I have just recently realized its been 20 years since MS entered my life. My kids were 3 months, 2 years and...reactions2comments
Your life changes in one second, with one sentence....Hey my name is Chris, I live in the middle of no where Tennessee. Where our disease is virtually unknown to most...reactions3comments
Five Ways to Help You Feel Good During the Holiday Season...The 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 Husband...I wrote an article a while back about the importance of finding that special someone. I talked about how despite my illness...reactions4comments
A Begrudging Happy MS Anniversary...I remember sitting in my office at the school when my supervisor walked in and asked how I was doing. “I think...reactions5comments
