Inside An MS Exacerbation...Exacerbation, relapse, flare-up, attack: these are all names for the same thing with regard to Multiple Sclerosis. The general definition of this event...reactions63comments
The Desecration of Sense of Self ...Red used to be my favorite color as a child. I used to see myself as a rose with various shades of...reactions62comments
Evoked Potentials Tests...Evoked potentials tests measure the electrical activity in the brain in response to certain stimuli. The tests stimulate pathways that send information...
Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis...Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colorless fluid produced in the brain. This fluid surrounds the brain and spinal cord to provide...
Breathing Problems...Multiple sclerosis (MS) has the ability to cause wide-reaching symptoms, including breathing problems. Breathing issues are rare compared to many other MS...
Primary Progressive MS...Primary progressive MS (PPMS) is one of several types of MS. In PPMS symptoms come on slowly and steadily worsen over time...
How an MRI Works and What It Tells Us...Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a common tool for diagnosing MS. The majority of people with MS have abnormal MRI imaging. MRIs...
Pain...Just as physical signals to move the body can be affected by MS, sensation signals can be affected, too. In fact, it...
Matt Allen G...Matt Allen G was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2010 at the age of 20. He immediately started blogging about his...
Raising Children While Living with MS...I was diagnosed in October of 2023 after years of issues, I thought I would feel relief when I got a diagnosis...reactions2comments
My Never Ending Story...So it all started in 2011 during a hurricane here in NC. The power had gone out, so I figured I'd go...reactions5comments
Moving Through a Relapse...MS is different for everyone, and the same goes for relapses. After 18 years of living with MS, I am much better...reactions14comments
With MS, Remember to Focus on the Needs of Others, Too...My husband, Dan, and I should be adaptive Zumba dancing at Evolution Fitness, our local fitness center, right now. The Latin-inspired dance...reactions2comments
Am I Still A Musician If I Can't Play?...Multiple sclerosis (MS) has affected almost every part of my body. I have brain lesions in the periventricular white matter. What symptoms...reactions38comments
Shattering the Myths of MS...It’s hard enough to understand multiple sclerosis (MS) when you’re the one experiencing it. It’s invisible and unpredictable, and it creates some...reactions9comments
Adios, Summer!...I’m SO tired. My back hurts. My brain hurts. Why can I not think straight? My mood is all over the place...reactions21comments
The Heat of Summer vs Multiple Sclerosis...It’s that time of the year; summer is right around the corner, or, it’s already here, depending on where you live I...reactions38comments
How (and Why) I Garden With MS...One constant feature of living with MS is that my body rebels every time I move. This could keep me from doing...reactions4comments
Creating Your Comfort Zone at Home...Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can mean you experience a range of energy levels throughout your day. Its unpredictable nature can make...reactions3comments
Why I Workout – and What I Do When I Want to Do Anything But...I’ve said it before that one of the silver linings of living with MS is that I prioritize my overall health more...reactions10comments
