Community Shares: The Painful Reality of Shingles...Mine were on the left side of my ribs and wrapped around to my back, so I still have burning... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What? Another New Normal? Long-Haul COVID-19 in People With MS...Any severe neurological or mental health concerns that preexisted before COVID-19 may also raise the risk for these and other symptoms.... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Switching DMTs: A Sometimes Necessary Hassle...My issue seems to be a rare case. Overall the benefits of DMTs for MS outweigh the risks.... By Calie Wyatt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
I'll Be Alright...He proceeded to remind me of the great plans and purpose God has for me and that I... By Teresa Wright-Johnson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Things to Remember if You Feel Like a Burden...That’s the real issue that many with MS face.... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments32 comments
Talk of Toxic Positivity Was Toxic to Our Positivity...We’re positive that oftentimes, the listening and understanding are the only things they’re looking for.... By Dan and Jennifer Digmann2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Be Mindful of "Harmless" Witticisms - Particularly Relative to Health...with the woes of these symptoms and MS on a whole.... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
An Advocate Without a Ribbon...I am also learning more about the MS work I am best at and in which I can achieve... By Anita Williams4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Your Anger Can Be a Gift...I fall often and I’m supposed to use a cane. Once upon a time before MS, I was very... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Reflecting on Change...The many symptoms are challenging and many are a daily struggle.... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Never-Ending Concern...From the safety of my vehicle, I watch as more and more people ditch their face coverings. As a person living... By Anita Williams2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Going Back to Work with Multiple Sclerosis...This is big because both my MS and RA are stable and haven’t progressed.... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
They Keep Forgetting...MS is just along for the ride." From my twice-daily meds to various symptoms, multiple sclerosis is never far from By Anita Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Empathy Versus Sympathy...When someone is diagnosed with MS or a chronic disease, we may not know what to say or do... By Dixie Willis, MA, LPCC, NCC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Life With MS Fatigue Feels Like a Story for Oprah...Took off my glasses. Positioned my legs and arms. Covered me with a blanket. Turned off the lights. Turned around and left... By Nicole Lemelle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Supporting My Support Partner: Part 1...Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) has made it important for me to accept assistance and support.... By Anita Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Navigating the Summer with Heat Intolerance...For my farmers market days, it may be wearing an ice vest and for the park days, it means staying... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
How I Can Tell I'm Having a Relapse...I asked for three days off, rested up, and pushed through. It took nearly a year of retesting and waiting, but By Kim Dolce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Strong But Tired...Living with MS is emotionally and mentally difficult.... By Devin Garlit4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments53 comments
Coming to Terms With Disability...I went to work one day, had to leave early, and was never able to return.... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments131 comments