MS & Stress: My Wedding Horror Story...Multiple sclerosis and its symptoms can be so unpredictable. You can be feeling fine one minute and then absolutely awful the very next. While the reasons for this can vary...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Pins and needles...I have pins and needles, but it's more like razor blades and glass in my feet. I don't know why it has happened. I have never felt or had this...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingPainTreatment
MS Comic: FOMO...FOMO stands for fear of missing out. FOMO can trigger emotions like loneliness or guilt for anyone. But for someone with multiple sclerosis and chronic pain, it can quickly become...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Aubagio elimination procedure...Hello: just wondering if anyone has taken cholestyramine for rapid elimination of Aubagio (and what was it like)?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Driving with MS...I am new here, and just wanted to say hi to everybody, so, hi. But, there is something that I am experiencing, that I am curious if anyone else has...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTravelCopingSymptomsTips & Advice
Trying to get diagnosis...I have seen every specialist and had every blood test. Most doctors see that there isn't a clear answer so attribute it to psychological factors. It's very discouraging that they...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Misdiagnosed with MS?...It's been three years since the study published by UCLA and Cedars-Sinai researchers determined 20% of MS patients have been misdiagnosed. I have the diagnosis; I do not believe it...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosis
I Win: 20 Years of MS...Last week marked the 20-year anniversary of my MS diagnosis. As a society, we place extra emphasis on round-number anniversaries like the 20th. But for me, this one is significant...Reactions0reactionsComments54 comments
What Is Power Posing?...Striking a “power pose” means taking up a lot of space with your body – standing upright with great posture, legs wide, hands-on-hips, chin raised to the sky. But a...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
MS Comic: Commercial Ads...Multiple sclerosis treatment commercials. We've all seen them. In addition to their standard language and repetitive phrases, they just can't seem to depict MS for what it truly is. A...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Let The Names Upon My MS Journey Begin...When I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, my world, as I had known it for 37 years, suddenly changed. Now, there was an actual reason for my fatigue, physical weakness...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
How to Build a Self-management Toolbox to Live Better with MS...Anyone living with MS would benefit from having a self-management toolbox of strategies, coping skills & support options in place to help troubleshoot potential problems. I wrote an article sharing...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTips & AdviceCopingSymptoms
Finding Happiness after a Depression Flare...I recently wrote an article sharing my struggle with a depressive episode that lasted longer than usual. Thankfully, I am in a better headspace now. Many have asked me what...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Electric Chair Boo Hiss...My wife always counsels me to turn off my powerchair when not in use such as a visit to the bathroom, a transfer process I have perfected - or so...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Angela...My MS is bad now..l just done my Advanced Directives. Not everyone gets to this stage on their journey....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Poking Myself In The Eyes...One day my mom called me a girly girl. In response, I swiveled my head and asked her exactly what she was talking about. To me, a girly girl was...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Keep On Truckin'...As I read the paper "Experiences of African American Women with Multiple Sclerosis" I caught myself nodding in agreement with most of the findings. As an African American woman living...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Is That A Spider On My Leg?...I am not a fan of spiders. I lose it when they creep into my personal space. All of their eight legs strutting into my business. Of course, I realize...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
The Impact of My Age and MS...Way over two decades ago, I was at an early morning hockey practice and kept falling down. Not in the course of any plays or drills, not even with anyone...Reactions0reactionsComments54 comments
Crafting My MS Mask...Most of the people I encounter from day-to-day in my life only ever get to see the mask I put on to hide the toll multiple sclerosis (MS) is taking...Reactions0reactionsComments42 comments
