Depression Is Not Only Sadness...In the past, it was a common attitude to say “cheer up” or “toughen up” to people experiencing depression.... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Is Your MS Fatigue Caused by Hidden Sleep Apnea?...Most overnight tests are comprehensive and will catch OSA in the act.... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Some Days I'm Frustrated, But Most Days I'm Okay...Without MS, you may have to change your purse to a larger one to carry a multitude of this and that, switch to a lower shoe heel because higher... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
As The World Reopens, Remember Those With Chronic Illness...So many people with chronic illness are immunocompromised and have to be very vigilant in order to not catch something.... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding Grace...It's a catch-22, really. I have to utilize my high-energy days wisely, but I know that when I do, I will be paying for it for several days afterward.... By Calie Wyatt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
The MS roller coaster...emotional / physical...Imagine the roller coaster my mind was going through at this point?... By chrisw0914768 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Know the Link Between Sleep and Inflammation...that originate as B cells in the bone marrow but change their behavior when triggered by microbes in the gut,” writs Weiler and Oldfield for UCSF News Center... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How Pediatric MS Affects the Whole Family...As mentioned, the path to diagnosis can take a long time, and can be overwhelming for kids and parents.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Asking the Embarrassing Questions: My Interview With a Urologist...The UTI Tracker has an alarm to remind you to empty your bladder regularly, a voiding diary to help record intake and output, an education center to review... By Stephanie Buxhoeveden, RN, MSCN4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Equine Therapeutic Riding: A Horse Lovers’ Fantasy Come True...It was winter 2020 when we showed up unexpectedly at Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center in Bend, Oregon.... By Jenny Angus3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Navigating the Summer with Heat Intolerance...Honestly, I always carry a water bottle with me year-round. It’s just a habit that I got into.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Returning From an Exacerbation...You may also have some feelings of guilt to deal with as you catch up on all the work they’ve had to do during your absence.... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Arm Drops Keep Reminding Me of MS...Unlike some of my symptoms, it is these little ones that happen multiple times a day that truly catch me off guard.... By Anita Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
How MS Has Changed My Workout...I do it on a treadmill with an air conditioner on one side (to battle the heat) and a bed on the other (to catch me when I fall).... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Mud...With wounds like this, you can either let them fester until they become deeply infected, or you can deal with them and see them as your battle scars.... By Calie Wyatt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Just Trying to Get Through the Day...Does that question drive you batty? Do you see it as a welcome opening to a meaningful conversation?... By Kim Dolce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
COVID-19 Research Offers Hidden Blessings for MS Treatment...Instead of targeting a virus, however, their design wraps fatty substances around the genetic MS coding in cells to prevent the immune system from successfully... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Inside An MS Exacerbation...This inflammation damages myelin, a fatty substance that surrounds and helps insulate our nerves.... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments63 comments
The Experience and the Explanation: MS Numbness...Clinical explanation provided by our Editorial Team: Nerves carry information from the body to the brain.... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments54 comments
Building Your Support System for Life With MS...We are not meant to carry the heavy weight of MS alone. We need support.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments