Cold Fingers and Toes: Raynaud’s Syndrome?...So this is something I noticed in 2013 when I first traveled to Ireland. Ireland was experiencing an extended winter, so it was an average of 32 degrees outside. It...reactions47comments
Thanksgiving 2014...I was diagnosed eleven years ago with MS. In the beginning things weren't that bad. Then my disease took a turn for the worst! I thought I was in a...reactionscomments
Finding Resources to Match Your MS Journey...Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with multiple sclerosis for many years, MSAA understands that each person's journey with MS is unique. We also know it can...reactionscomments
Needing help after giving it all out...As a physician, I have worked my whole life to make other people's quality of life somewhat better. My goal has always been on prevention, education, empathic support for all...reactions5comments
The Hidden Journal Pages vs a Community Wishing Well...While I was still working, I learned an important lesson: sometimes it is better to keep it in the journal. Complaining about negative comments will only elicit more negativity; celebrating...reactionscomments
My MS diagnosis, a tale of torture and the sadists-- I mean, DOCTORS-- who inflicted it...I have a near car accident to thank for my diagnosis of MS. I had gone to the grocery after work to pick up something easy for supper and on...reactionscomments
Excuse me, but I think I have a brain tumor...A headache. A seemingly benign symptom of life. I had one for 3 months that never went away. While suffering with that, I noticed dizziness. Then came the lack of...reactionscomments
The Moment I Thought the Unthinkable...Yes, I remember. How could I forget? It was three short years ago on a fading summer September morning. I had awakened a bit later than usual, wanting to steal...reactionscomments
Coping with Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Parenting...My videos are documented journey of living with MS. After trying to conceiving, I searched for any information I could find to assist me in understanding pregnancy, postpartum, relapses, etc...reactionsrepliesCommunity Resources
Six Things People Should Know About MS...Explaining what it’s like to live with multiple sclerosis (MS) can often be difficult…and frustrating. We recently asked our community what they wanted others to know about MS. Here's what...reactions4comments
A Typical "MS" Day...A student, who was doing a presentation on MS for one of her classes in Occupational Therapy, asked if I could write up a little something she could read to...reactions2comments
The Invisibility of a Disease...When people talk about Multiple Sclerosis, they often talk about the difficulties of getting people to believe them or understand them when it comes to describing a certain symptom. Is...reactions6comments
MS - My Story...November 11, 2014 A little about me... I am 48 years old and I have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. My diagnosis was 2 years ago (October 1, 2012). I...reactions3comments
My letter to me...November 10, 2014 Hi- Ok...where oh where to begin? I recently read a word-Confidence. It was on a sign. Where is my confidence? It is hidden somewhere. Buried deep somewhere...reactionscomments
These things are sent to try us ?...I remember the day of my initial diagnosis with alarming clarity. It was May 27th 2014. The Neurologist (and what a long, misdiagnosed ride it had been to even see...reactions1comment
My Weird MS Story...I was shocked to be diagnosed with MS in 2001 at the age of 42. I had been to an extremely loud concert and left for home with severe dizziness...reactions1comment
Tips for Being a Successful Student Who Happens to Have MS...I have spent so many years in school that at this point, it’s just best not to think about it too much. I can’t help it! I love learning new...reactionscomments
My Beginning...1 month b 4 18th birthday. Attending college full time, while also working full time, while experiencing my new marriage. Suddenly I can't see & have no idea why. I...reactionscomments
My MS Story...As I sat in the doctor's office, a thought crossed my mind,"Happy Birthday to me." I was 23 that day, young working in downtown Chicago. I didn't have big plans...reactionscomments
Female, Black, former teacher looking for life's Meaning...I always fit in a category of 'minority'; now it's that I have PPMS; one of the 15% of those with MS. Finding information and support took awhile after my...reactions5comments
