The Mind Games We Play...Living successfully with multiple sclerosis requires some effort on the part of the diagnosed. In order to thrive with this disease, you...reactions6comments
St. Louis Area Resources...I have started a website about my insights (Blog) and a resource of groups in the area and the who, where, when...reactions1comment
Just Take a Nap!...As most people know, multiple sclerosis (MS) comes with a great deal of fatigue. Even after a solid 8 hours of sleep...reactions27comments
The Iceberg...Having an invisible illness is relatable to seeing an iceberg. On the outside, you can only see the tip. If you don’t...reactions12comments
PSA: When My Shirt is on Inside Out......I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) December 13, 2013 – that was my diagnosis date, not the date of onset. To...reactions6comments
Insomnia and MS: The Steroid Connection...You awaken to discover you have lost sight in one eye. Or you can no longer lift your legs. Maybe you’re experiencing...reactionscomments
Why I'm Trying to be Kinder and Gentler with Others and Myself...By now I’m sure y’all are about as fed up with being given unsolicited advice as I am. That said, there is...reactions4comments
1.5 or 3 MRI...I had one lesion on my brain mri in the callosal septal interface a few months back and none in the spine...reactions1replySymptoms
Social Security Disability Pitfalls...On May 22, 2009, I was a full-time employee. The next day, May 23, I was permanently and completely disabled. So, what...reactions36comments
My Heroic Dog "Charlie"...I just had to laugh about his actions. I sleep under oxygen and had changed out all the tubing and put in...reactions6comments
Don't Let MS Define or Control Your Life...Praise the Lord! I am still here! Heading into my 32nd year after diagnosis of RRMS I realize how blessed I am...reactions2comments
Parenting While Managing a Chronic Illness...Whether or not you have a child, most individuals would agree that parenting is hard. Although there is no right or wrong...reactions1comment
MS Doesn't Happen to "Old" People...After over two weeks in hospital when I was in my sixties... having strange symptoms... Different doctors coming up with possibilities, scratching...reactions5comments
My Autoimmune Story - or Life's a Roller Coaster...I know I'm not the first or only person to have more than 1 autoimmune disorder, but I'm currently up to not...reactions2comments
My Neurologist is My Super Hero...I was young when my entire world was turned upside down. It all started with a constant, electrical sensation in my left...reactions2comments
What if my neurologist chalks up my myoclonus and other symptoms as anxiety... again?...Myoclonus is my main symptom and I'm worried about my neurologist appointment on Wednesday. This is my second attempt to find out...reactions5replies
The Importance of Tracking Your Symptoms...When you’ve been impacted by Multiple Sclerosis for pretty much your entire life (diagnosed at a young age but also growing up...reactions1comment
It's in Her Head...I hadn't been 39 for 60 days when it started to become hard to walk. I had a job and was afraid...reactions5comments
