My Friend...I am in love with someone with MS. She is a health care professional, very aware of her situation, and active in...reactions2comments
Play Ball...It was 1997 and I was playing centerfield for the Dallas Indians in a recreational baseball league. One particularly balmy April afternoon...reactions2comments
Now what is it!...I had migraines since about 8 years old. The Aura and my arm would flip around. That's back in the sixties, parents...reactions1comment
What A Graduation Gift!...The year was 1992 and I had just graduated from my undergraduate college. The week was full of graduation parties and fun...reactions1comment
The Difficulty of Balancing Activity and Rest-and What I'm Doing About It...If I had a hundred dollars for each time I’ve heard staying active is the best way to preserve motor function, I’d be...reactions17comments
Seizures...Has anyone else had seizures? I was diagnosed 24 years ago, had various symptoms, now I'm on GIlenya, wasn't experiencing much in...reactions1replySymptoms
What People SHOULD Say to Someone Living with Multiple Sclerosis...There’s a marvelous piece written by Ashley Ringstaff called “MS & Things People Should Not Say.” It provides a solid list of...reactions9comments
For Caregivers, a Sixth Stage of Grief...I'm sure we are all aware of the five stages of grief that we must endure when dealing with the loss of...reactions6repliesCaregiving
Disability Insurance questions...I have been on long term disability through my past employer for about 10 years now. The insurance company required me to...reactions7repliesWork & Employment
The Difficult Choices We Must Make While Living with MS...It’s no secret I’ve been ill on and off for the past year. With four added diagnoses all having to do with...reactions2comments
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
Tips for Managing Caregiver Burnout...You think we get tired of living with a chronic disease? Then just imagine for a moment what the people closest to...reactions2comments
Why I Don't Appear Happy for You...An open letter to my friends and family - I have to start by saying I truly do love you and your...reactions11comments
Let's Talk About Aging and Multiple Sclerosis...I was thrilled when I was invited to be a patient expert for the website LiveWise MS. Along with other experts (mainly...reactions4comments
Sometimes I Wish It Wasn't Me...I’m just going to be honest for a second. As much as I want to say that MS doesn’t have me, I...reactions18comments
Living Alone With a Disability: Am I the Only One Having Conversations With my Pets?...When I made the choice to set off on my own at age 50, I was ok with it. I was embarking...reactionscomments
9 Tips for MRI Anxiety...There are more questions and unknowns that come with multiple sclerosis than certainties and regularities. I think that’s one of the many...reactions2comments
The Ultimate Travel Checklist for MSers...I love to travel. It makes no matter if the trip is regional, national, or international. It makes no matter if the...reactions5comments
I've Got a Short Fuse...It’s hard for me to fully remember on how I “used to be” pre-diagnosis, but I don’t believe that I had as...reactions14comments
How can I help?...Hello everyone - My girlfriend was recently diagnosed with MS. It's of course been a complete shock, and she's still reeling. I'm...reactions4repliesCaregiving
