Life After Disability...Being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in my early 20’s was an unexpected shock. Getting diagnosed with an incurable disease at any age...reactions18comments
No Way...I was diagnosed in 2018 after a vague tingling in my right foot was getting a bit scary (and annoying). I was...reactionscomments
My Husband's Journey with MS...My husband, in his mid-thirties, started getting very fatigued after mowing the lawn. We had moved from Iowa to Florida for his...reactionscomments
Sometimes There's No Rhyme Or Reason...For as long as I’ve been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, I’ve had my fair share of tough days. These kinds of days...reactions15comments
What I Learned After Keeping a Symptom Journal...Keeping track of symptoms with MS is really important for measuring how you are feeling over time and sharing that information back...reactions15comments
The Good Stuff...There are days when I'll suddenly stop and realize how good I truly feel. I may be exhausted to the core, and...reactions5comments
Cat Feeders to the Sleep Rescue...Tips, tricks, and tools to make life easier are always popular. Here’s my latest idea to share. My husband and I have...reactions4comments
You Had One Job: When Healthcare Gets in the Way of Healthcare...Before I start, I just wanted to make it clear that I am pretty much just venting in this post. Maybe you...reactions23comments
HSCT Part 4: The Treatment Itself...Preparations for my trip to Mexico caused so many emotions: worry, excitement, anxiety, and a feeling that I just had to take a...reactions6comments
Put Your Best Artwork Forward With MSAA’s Art Showcase...Get your art materials ready! The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is now accepting submissions for the 2023–2024 Art Showcase! Since...reactions7comments
How Did I Even Get Here and What's Next...On my 50th birthday, which was 2 years ago almost to the day. I felt like I was on top of the...reactions19comments
Staying Ahead of the Bully Called MS...One of the biggest goals people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) have is avoiding disease progression. The fewer relapses the better, right? We...reactions4comments
We With MS Must Be the Change We Want to See in the World...As recently as 5 years ago, the meme “change must begin with me” hadn’t yet captured us in the chronic community in...reactions2comments
It’s All About the Base...Shaped by your medical, social, and family history, a health baseline is continuously influenced by factors affecting your everyday life. Even though...reactions6comments
Having MS Is Just Like the Boy Scout Motto "Be Prepared"...I know, how does MS equate to the motto “be prepared”? Well, the meaning is “you are always in a state of...reactions12comments
Drowning...One day I woke up and realized that, after what felt like a year off, I could get back to my kind...reactions11comments
What Is Shingles?...Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a common viral infection that affects about 1 out of every 3 people in the...reactions1comment
Serving Others Despite MS...One thing I genuinely hope to have in life is a servant's heart. To me, having a heart of service means feeling...reactions12comments
Am I Getting Old or Is It MS?...Oh boy, am I having a fun time these days. I have a new game I get to play every day now...reactions36comments
Dating With a Disease: Online Options...Time for yet another discussion about dating with a disease! Yep, I’m still super single, so I’ll try to refrain from offering...reactions17comments
