The Impact of Leg Weakness...A long time ago, while still in college, I awoke one morning and as I tried to leave my bed, I fell...reactions31comments
Am I Having a Relapse, or Am I Going Crazy?...I’ve often wondered if it’s just me who questions my intuition on whether or not I am having a relapse. It would...reactions6comments
5 Random Sensory MS Symptoms...If you're living with multiple sclerosis (MS), then you're probably aware of the boundless array of possible symptoms you may experience. Who...reactions109comments
I was diagnosed with MS 50 years ago...I didn't know what was wrong with me. I thought I was actually losing my mind. That I could actually be losing...reactions3comments
Frustrated Friends & Family: The Impact Of Their Comments...Since I’ve been sharing my battle with MS, I’ve been fortunate to talk to many people about their own struggles (which is...reactions41comments
I Miss Me Too...So this is probably really random, but it hit me recently, that in conversations I seem to say, “I used to….”, frequently...reactions35comments
There Is MS Information Everywhere, But How Should You Use It?...One of the most common terms that we like to toss around regarding multiple sclerosis is that it’s a “snowflake” disease, meaning that...reactions11comments
The Difficulty of Days Off...Typically, when the winter approaches and the holiday season begins to loom large, many people like me will often write about the...reactionscomments
MS Spasticity: Down With the Stiffness...Today is one of those days that required an extra cup of coffee for me to even think about going through with...reactions15comments
My Cognitive Changes Because of Multiple Sclerosis...The list of symptoms that someone fighting multiple sclerosis might encounter is extremely long. Over the years, I’ve written about many of...reactions197comments
If You have MS, You Have a Story to Change Lives...Do you see yourself as an MS advocate? If not, look again. You’ll be surprised to see that you have the one...reactions1comment
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...reactions4comments
The Daily Battle: Living with an Illness That Doesn't Stop...Each of our experiences living with multiple sclerosis is unique to us. Some of us may battle mobility issues, others may struggle...reactions21comments
What Daily Movement is Like for Me...Movement is part of every moment of my daily routine! From the minute I turn off my alarm, here is what movement...reactions20comments
Why You Should Speak Up to Create Positive Change Within the MS Community...As I reflect on my life, I find myself perplexed by the phenomenon of aging and the marginalization that often comes with...reactions14comments
Fighting Back Against Ageism in the MS Community...Over the last few years, I’ve been outspoken about the lack of inclusion for people aged 60 and over within the MS...reactions35comments
Aging Out of Research...I have been, and remain, an advocate for multiple sclerosis (MS) research, especially for African-American people living with MS (PLwMS). That support...reactions8comments
Ocular Aura, Asymptomatic Optic Neuritis, and Multiple Sclerosis...Last month, a strange thing happened. I was sitting at the computer engrossed in my moderating/writing stuff, when suddenly my vision went...reactions9comments
Why Is PPMS Hard to Diagnose?...While relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) causes acuate neurological episodes which can last for hours, days or months, primary progressive MS (PPMS) is more...reactions14comments
Returning to the Office While Living With Multiple Sclerosis...The pandemic seems to end, and many of us return to work after being away for nearly two years. Striking a balance...reactionscomments
