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
Using Physical Therapy to Stay Active...My doctor continues to prescribe me physical therapy (PT). I've been going for a couple of years now. I even have certain...reactions5comments
It's Time to Get Real About Depression and Suicide in the MS Community...Content note: The following article discusses depression and suicide. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health...reactions43comments
MS and What You Shouldn’t Say to a Person Using a Wheelchair...I thought I was in a safe space with “my people” that Saturday morning. My husband Dan had dropped me off at...reactions47comments
I’m Not Broken Because I Use a Wheelchair...I opened my email and read the headline, “Out of the Wheelchair and Onto a Bicycle: Dr. Terry Wahls' Story.” I looked...reactions59comments
The Domino Effect: Summer Heat and MS Symptom Flare-Ups...You would think that living with MS for going on 10 years that I would be used to the challenges that it...reactions41comments
Physical Activity Helps To Reduce My Leg Pain...Saturday afternoon, I realized something extraordinary. I woke up that morning NOT in pain. I tried to remember when the last day...reactions12comments
Reborn: Finding Yourself Post Diagnosis...I feel like this is a big issue that most of us have dealt with or are still dealing with it. Once...reactions10comments
My Apologies...As I was getting to my computer so I could sit down and write this before I forgot, I made my first...reactions13comments
Falling Down: My Life With MS...“Wow, are you OK? That looked like a bad one!” were the first words I heard this morning. Uttered by my roommate, who...reactions5comments
