My Relapse Emergency...I've had MS for 9 years. Within these nine years, I've gone through many neurologists in search of a doctor that is...reactions11comments
I Don't Think I Fit Neatly Into One of the Four "Boxes" of MS...So I'm always amused when doctors ask me how are your symptoms. Any changes, do you think you are in a flare...reactions8comments
Knew Something Wasn’t Right...Now 49. Thinking back about 15 years ago the first thing was both of my lower legs going numb. I was always...reactions2comments
I thought I needed back surgery, I never dreamed that I could have MS....I was in my mid to late 30's. Had everything going for me. I had a great job working as Acct. office...reactions2comments
Mavie and Me...I have RRMS and I am quite a private person who has never posted anything on Facebook or any other social media...reactions11comments
Copay Assistance Programs for MS Drugs...Going without your expensive MS disease-modifying drugs and symptom meds because you can’t afford them? Copay assistance is available to you. There...reactions1comment
The Torture That Is MS-Related Chronic Pain...I’ve been writing about my journey with multiple sclerosis for a while now. I’ve discussed a wide range of issues that I’ve...reactions168comments
Things I Wish People Knew About MS & Triggers...In a number of my articles, I like to talk about things that I wish people knew about or understood about living...reactions16comments
Some Things I Wish People Knew About MS And Temperature...The time of year that so many with multiple sclerosis fear is nearly upon us. That’s right, summer is coming! Whenever the temps...reactions96comments
What I Mean When I Say I Don’t Feel Well...Every so often everyone has one of those days where they just don’t feel well. The start of a cold? The flu?...reactions74comments
Can You Die from Multiple Sclerosis?...Content Note: This article describes death and suicide. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources...reactions2comments
Did I Alter My Life Enough After My MS Diagnosis?...When I was in my early 20s, I awoke one day and fell flat on my face when getting out of bed...reactions25comments
Is It or Is It Not MS Related?...The fun of MS is wondering all the time if this is MS related, or do I just not feel well, or...reactions11comments
How Many Masks Do You Wear?...I wear the mask of a grown-up when I sometimes feel quite childlike inside. Afraid of the world around me that is...reactions1comment
Of All the Things MS Has Robbed Me of, This Is the Most Important One of All...I recently got a call from my son asking if I could come down to Florida and help with my granddaughter for...reactions4comments
I Still Have MS...I had finally gotten into graduate school. I'd been a divorced, single mom for 7 years. I struggled. I worked, a lot...reactionscomments
Caregiver Perspective: Mental Health Caregiving...Throughout Lynn’s journey with MS, we have been fortunate that he has rarely had to deal with any form of mental health...reactions4comments
Mary Pettigrew...Mary Pettigrew is a freelance writer/blogger and patient advocate from Dallas, Texas. Her writing style is somewhat eclectic in nature. She enjoys...
Cathy Chester...Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1986 Cathy has been advocating for the MS community since then, prior to the internet or any...
Your Story of My MS...The first person I told about my MS was minutes after diagnosis. I'd promised a friend to give her a call after...reactions3comments
