Independence Through Hand Controls...It all started when my mother had a heart attack. The week before she had a bleeding ulcer and was also hospitalized...reactions6comments
The MS (group) Hug...Several months ago I signed up to attend monthly meetings organized by the MS Society. I've been getting phone calls and emails...reactions4comments
God’s Hand Over Me...My name is Lavynia Galarza and I was born and raised in a Catholic home in Utuado, Puerto Rico. I grew up...reactions1comment
I Don't Want Baby Hands...One of the many adorable things that my daughter did as an infant was to keep her pudgy little hands balled in...reactions12comments
I Can't Breathe...It's not just my legs, arms, and brain that malfunction on a daily basis, I can't breathe, and it's awful. After so...reactions9comments
Pain: An Invisible Symptom...In our 2017 MS In America Survey, over half of the community said they experience pain and that it has a significant...reactionscomments
The Puppet Show...My options were an unconventional therapy or a cocktail of eight different pharmaceutical prescriptions. So, I rolled the dice and picked my...reactions5comments
Looking Back at Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Choices...People living with multiple sclerosis (MS) are faced with countless decisions about how they want to treat their condition. These decisions can...reactionscomments
How I Tackle Boredom Living Alone with MS...Retired on disability and struggling to bring structure to your day? It’s something I face upon rising that is finally getting easier...reactions10comments
Seeking Support When You Don’t Receive it From Home...Whether you were justdiagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis or have had MS for years something that doesn’t always change is how the people...reactions6comments
Don’t Think Too Hard: A Few of My Tips for Adaptation...We all know that Multiple Sclerosis (MS) tries to take things away from us and so many of our goals involve trying...reactions1comment
Dear Doctor: An Open Letter to My Medical Team...If I had a dollar for every moment I wanted to scream at a doctor to please listen to me, well, I...reactions12comments
OMG Moments...So many indignities, so little time. MS is comical at the best of times. My gait resembles a drunken Roomba, my speech...reactions5comments
Happiest Day Turns Into the Worst...It was back February 23, 2010. I was admitted to labor and delivery, and February 24th at 12:30 am my son came...reactionscomments
All Aboard the Apology Tour...Constantly canceling plans, forgetting important moments, seeming like I’m not paying attention, spilling things, knocking objects over, being moody because of pain...reactions41comments
7 Myths About Shingles...Shingles is a viral infection that is often misunderstood. Understanding the myths and misconceptions about shingles can help reduce your chances of...reactions13comments
With MS, You're Going to Need Rest, and That's OK!...When you live with MS, one thing is certain: you’re going to have days where things just aren’t going to happen the...reactions8comments
The Few, the Proud, the MS Spouse Caregivers...As a MS Spouse Caregiver the whole taking care of yourself mantra borders on being an oxymoron. If your partner has mild...reactions14comments
Being a Stay at Home Mom with MS...I currently am a work from home, stay at home momma. I chose to stay at home with my son after he...reactions1comment
Waiting for MS to Calm Down and Behave...I can still remember waiting for my first relapse to be over. Every morning I would wake up hoping that when I...reactions4comments
