A Care Partner’s Perspective to MS...Ten data points from the 2022 Multiple Sclerosis in America Survey (completed by 4,478 people living with MS) were shared recently. While...reactions5comments
MS Life: How I Make Camping Easier and More Fun...During my last camping trip, I noticed a caravan of trailers in our loop. In one of them, a woman using a...reactions2comments
Life with MS is Not a Race...Last week, my husband and I went cycling on local trails. Since the weather had been cold this spring and because we...reactions4comments
Let Me Fail: Being Independent with MS...I know at times we can feel helpless, like we can’t get things done on our own. It’s either too much physically...reactions21comments
MS and My Path to Being a Better Person...As someone who is pretty open about his life with multiple sclerosis, I tend to engage in discussions with anyone who desires...reactions24comments
Proprioception Impairment and Other MS Balance Issues...When I stop and think about the MS symptoms that affect me on a daily basis, I usually think about the pain...reactions25comments
Aspiration, Pneumonia, and Multiple Sclerosis...In my long-time battle with multiple sclerosis, I’ve had my share of scary moments, times when MS has impacted me enough to...reactions9comments
Where to Apply for MS Drug Copay Assistance...Each year, MS patients can apply for copay assistance from a number of resources. Although these programs are needs-based, the income cutoff...reactionscomments
Facing My Fear of Aging with MS...Two times during the last six months I was bedridden. It was not from multiple sclerosis which is what could be expected...reactions43comments
Five Resources for African-Americans Living With MS...I have written before about my multiple sclerosis advocacy on behalf of African-Americans. My focus is primarily on the equity in research...reactions5comments
All They Needed to Do Was Ask: African-Americans in MS Research...There is a gap in knowledge between what we know about multiple sclerosis (MS) and how it affects African-Americans. It has been...reactions5comments
Community Spotlight: Interview with Ebony Capers...Ebony Capers is an MS warrior and founder of the Facebook group Women of Color with Multiple Sclerosis. Ebony was diagnosed with...reactionscomments
Education Accommodations for Students with Multiple Sclerosis...Being in high school or college can be challenging for anyone, but especially so for students living with multiple sclerosis (MS). While...reactions2comments
Multiple Sclerosis 101: Understanding PML and the JC Virus...PML and the JC virus have been in the headlines a lot lately following the death of a person taking Tecfidera. Today, I want...reactions6comments
Infographic: Stress, Depression, and the Emotional Side of MS In America...We collected information about the experiences of 5,023 people living with MS in the 8th Annual MS In America survey. The survey...reactions3comments
Is Your MS Fatigue Caused by Hidden Sleep Apnea?...The research highlighted in a 2019 poster by the American Academy of Neurology arrived at a conclusion that might surprise many of...reactionscomments
The Latest Research on the Epstein-Barr Virus and MS...Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects almost 1 million people in the United States alone. Doctors do not know what...reactions6comments
I Have Progressive MS, but I Still Can Save the Day...It is understandable to assume that my husband Dan often is seen as the caregiver in our relationship. After all, I’m the...reactions25comments
Experiencing Disability Discrimination...Have you ever had someone look at you, and not believe that you have Multiple Sclerosis, or something similar? Have you ever...reactions2comments
Massage for MS: Sweet, Sweet Relief...My last deep tissue massage occurred 15 months ago, a few weeks before Washington state went into pandemic lockdown. While others have...reactions18comments