TrialLink...While most of us know that new medicines to treat multiple sclerosis are being examined in clinical trials, few of us actually have the tools to access those trials. We want...
A VISUAL FOR FATIGUE...I have been reading a lot of stories about peoples varied experiences with the dreaded MS. The lack of understanding from our family & friends of our symptoms has really...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
But I don't deserve to......Today, at my wife’s suggestion, I want to talk about an issue that pops up all too often for me. For me, having Multiple Sclerosis means having a fair amount...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Forearm crutches...Can anyone recommend forearm crutches for a woman that are well made and do not weigh a lot? I also would like to spend under $200....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCoping
My MS Riddle...Simply stated, riddles are just not my thing. On the other hand jokes, yeah I’m good with because they make me laugh--a good one that is. But riddles have never...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Becoming the Guy in the Wheelchair...I've recently heard from several people who are on the verge of needing wheelchairs, saying that my Wheelchair Kamikaze videos have helped them and their friends and families see that...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Wake up call...I was 27 years old when I went to the dentist and I said to him that I had a numbed face. He told me to go and see a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Is It Not a Relapse Every Time I Feel Worse?...There are times when symptoms get a strong hold of me, making me feel worse for a few hours, and gets me worrying about relapses. Living with Multiple Sclerosis can...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Bella Italia - a first try on vacation with my MS...Since I am little, every year around easter my whole family (which comes up to about 30 people some years) meets up on a campsite near Venice, Italy. Every year...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is my head in or out of the sand?...Yesterday was a step for me. I had my first ‘therapy’ session. I recently spoke with my neurologist (well, the PA) about some of the feelings I had been having...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Healthy Muscles...I am struggling through muscles power problem. They are being getting weak day by day but now I come to a point where it can not happen any more. The...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Neurological Exam Explained...We have all had a thorough once-over by a neurologist, and chances are you see one at least once a year for a checkup and exam. Have you ever obediently...Reactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Seven Year Shocker - Doctors Without a Clue...Seven years ago, my body began falling apart. My eyes felt like there was a film across them, and I truly felt that I was going blind. My body began...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Richard Walker...This is my story. So who am I? Sitting in front of you all? Many of you have seen me charging about the passageways on my motorised wheelchair or sitting...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
RED WHITE BLUE...I use to be a kind caring loving person give you my colors in live by but now I find I'm on edge and tire very easily I'm not enjoying...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Rebound Effect of Tysabri...I have not written here in a very long time (or so it feels) and have hardly written on my personal blog very much except out of a feeling of...Reactions0reactionsComments29 comments
my m.s. story...In 2004, at age 21 I lost the vision in my left eye making it impossible to do my job (test fire guns)!! I went to an eye doctor who...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting Personal: Kidney Stones, Gallstones, MS And Finding The Right Doctors...Six years ago I had kidney and gallstones at the same time. It was the worst pain I’ve ever experienced, even more painful than childbirth. It was a stabbing, unrelenting...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
I Miss Me...I miss me. Reduced to its essence, the Gordian knot of emotions in which I find myself evermore entwined as my disease progresses can, I think, be summed up in...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Heavyweight Title Match: Me 1 vs MS 0...My story dates back to about 2 years ago, when I was in great shape, living the good life and completely oblivious to what MS was other than something I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments