MS and Marijuana: The Story of a Skeptic Turned Believer...I’ve waited to discuss a certain topic because it can be a rather sensitive issue to some folks. This issue is the...reactions40comments
Well That Didn't Go As Planned......Hello 👋☕️ I never imagined that I'd become a patient. I am a psychiatric nursing assistant, trained primarily in brain injury rehab...reactions1comment
Mood Swings: Living with a Pendulum of Emotions...In politics they say “the pendulum swings both ways,” just like on an old clock. If you are not sure what a...reactions5comments
Battling Steroid-Induced Moon Face...While scrolling through social media recently, I came across a headline condemning people for making fun of actress Ashley Judd. Intrigued, I...reactionscomments
Caregiver Perspective: Compassion Fatigue...It seems ironic, but did you know that caring too much could actually harm you? There's a fancy name for it called...reactions8comments
Sparky Jaw: Researching Trigeminal Neuralgia...I always called it 'sparky jaw.' Since I was a child I would have this incredible pain along my jaw. It felt...reactions24comments
Caregivers and Burnout...Caregiver: what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you see this word? This may vary depending on whether you are...reactionscomments
Shhhhhhh....MS dirty little secret...Shhhh... MS' dirty little secret Only a small percentage of MS patients suffer from disinhibition, impulsivity and lack of insight. For me...reactions1comment
Community Spotlight: First Descents and Its Programs for People With MS...We sat down to talk with Kristin McMaster of First Descents, a nonprofit that provides free outdoor adventures for young adults (ages...reactions2comments
Steroids: The Lesser of Two Evils...“The doctor has ordered a course of steroids” is a dreaded phrase that those with Multiple Sclerosis hear all too often. For...reactionscomments
How Do You Feel After an Infusion?...The other day, someone asked me how I usually feel after an infusion. Because that is a pretty broad question with such...reactions32comments
Doctors, Nurses, MRI's...Oh My! The Importance of Finding The Right Doctor for You...Let’s face it, when you’re diagnosed with an incurable illness your life is filled with doctor’s appointments and more. You don’t just...reactions7comments
Supporting My Support Partner: Part 1...Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) has made it important for me to accept assistance and support. I had to learn my own...reactions5comments
What Is the Link Between Genes and MS?...The role of genetics in MS is complex, and researchers are still working to identify all the genes involved. However, it is...
Research Trends...Understanding of multiple sclerosis [MS] has improved a lot in recent years. Researchers are learning more about MS risk factors, potential causes...
Glossary of MS Terms...Autoimmune In autoimmune diseases, the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues in the body. This can cause inflammation and damage to the...
Prednisone: Maybe I Should Just Hide for a While?...Prednisone is one of those medications that pretty much everyone living with multiple sclerosis (MS) is either overly familiar with or has...reactions9comments
The Reality of Depression, Anxiety, and Emotional Symptoms of MS...Many people who have MS experience not only physical symptoms like spasticity, pain, and weakness, but also emotional symptoms like depression and...reactions12comments
Why Me??...My story is long so I’m going to try to condense it as much as possible. I’ll start with being sexually abused...reactions1comment
Time...Time is one thing we all understand more than others. I exercise on a stationary bike, do some yoga 3x a day...reactionscomments
