MS: The Disease of Patience...Multiple sclerosis is a disease that revolves around patience. There are many aspects of living with MS that force you to slow...reactions13comments
Kathy...I write this as Kathy's husband of 41 years. I enjoy reading how people cope with this disease - I still find...reactions4comments
"Life Hacks" for MSers...“Life hacks” are a popular internet trend right now. They are basically any trick or shortcut that makes life a little easier...reactions36comments
Tips for Minimizing Your Fall Risk...Fall risks are all around, but when your mobility is impaired, fall risks are amplified. As such, so should be your awareness...reactions9comments
Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS)...MS-like symptoms can be caused by many things. Infections, injuries, vitamin deficiencies, and more can lead to neurological symptoms. But the symptoms...
Neurological Exam...One of the first steps in receiving an MS diagnosis is a neurological exam. Neurological exams can also help track the progression...
Lumbar Puncture...A lumbar puncture is a short procedure sometimes used to help diagnose MS. It is also called a spinal tap. A lumbar...
Magnetic Resonance Imaging...Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a common tool for diagnosing MS. Most people with MS have abnormal MRI scans. MRIs of both...
Ruling Out Other Conditions and Common Misdiagnoses...MS can present differently from person to person. It also has a wide variety of potential symptoms. This can make diagnosing MS...
Navigating the Summer with Heat Intolerance...The arrival of summer always brings along a sense of apprehension for me. I’m a Jersey girl – born and raised. So...reactions10comments
Living Life as a "Manly Man" with MS...Yes, you have heard it from me, my “Manly Man Life” is now a “I forgot what a Manly Man would do.”...reactions5comments
I Want My Best Friend Back...You, my friend, have been so distant lately. No matter what I have tried, we cannot seem to reconnect. I know I...reactions3comments
Side Effects: Choose Your Own Adventure!...When treating multiple sclerosis (MS), whether it’s the actual disease itself with DMTs (disease-modifying therapies), or symptoms with prescription medication, you’ll probably...reactions15comments
Be Grateful For What You Can Do...I was 17 when it all happened to me. I didn’t have symptoms or anything. The main lesion was in the right...reactions1comment
Shopping for Your Healthcare Team...When you are shopping for a big purchase, say a car, for instance, you do your research and find the best option...reactions1comment
Four Ways to Help You Cope with Loss After a Miscarriage...I was thirty-four years old when I had my son. After two miscarriages, I thought I’d never have a child. I was...reactions2comments
Inside an Infusion...In the 20+ years since I’ve been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, I’ve witnessed significant advancements in treating the disease. While we don’t...reactions8comments
Never Apologize...I’m Dying! Or at least that’s what I feel like. MS tends to put me in a fragile wavering psychotic state. Between...reactions14comments
Intermittent Self Catheterization: A Male Perspective...We all know that MS isn't a one-size-fits-all kind of a deal. However, there are a few symptoms which are more common...reactions13comments
Tips For Better Patient/Doctor Communication...If you’re reading this because you have multiple sclerosis or another chronic illness, chances are you see doctors more than the average...reactions6comments
