Tips for Keeping Up with the Latest MS Info...It is quite a struggle some days to stay current on the latest studies, webinar presentations, and newly-released MS disease-modifying therapies. As a...reactions3comments
When the Only Place You Go Is the Doctor...A couple of weeks ago, I was scheduled for my yearly MRI. The standard "make sure everything is stable and that my...reactions11comments
Carry a Copy of Your ID and Insurance Cards on Your Phone...During the past year, there has been little reason for me to go places. I don’t know about you, but most of...reactions6comments
My Free Pass Has Been Revoked...It appears the obligation-free summer I’ve enjoyed is coming to an abrupt end. I work in education and for 23 years I have...reactions16comments
MS Comic: Memory Fog...Memory issues and 'cog fog' are, unfortunately, common symptoms of MS. Whether it's remembering plans with friends or having issues keeping up...reactionscomments
The Pain Outburst Cycle...“In the face of pain there are no heroes" - Winston Smith from George Orwell’s 1984. If you suffer from chronic pain...reactions20comments
Yes, You Need a Break. Here's Why....Given the state of the world, we do not need a Gallup poll to tell us that 100% of the population believes...reactionscomments
MS Warrior Or Am I?...Howdy y’all! To be honest, I don’t know where I fit in these conversations anymore. Let me tell ya what happened. Back...reactions15comments
MS Comic: Not a Doctor...Have anyone's friends asked them about their MS-like symptoms? Most of us don't have the clinical expertise to diagnose MS, especially on...reactions1comment
Finding Purpose in Life – The Motivator...The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is proud to introduce the latest edition of The Motivator, now available in both print...reactionscomments
Where's my memory...Upon this last year I've noticed my memory started getting worse.Not trying to cut people off,but if I don't say when it...reactions6comments
When is it enough?...I was diagnosed with MS Relapsing in 2015. I didnt know what was going on my feet where stiff and red im...reactions4comments
The Problem With Those Almost-Falls...Many years ago, I had the privilege to attend a very comprehensive therapy center that specializes in multiple sclerosis. One facility housed...reactions15comments
What Convinced Me That Orange Is Right for MS...March and MS Awareness Month are behind us, so I have a confession to make: I really don’t care for the color...reactions7comments
Vaccines and MS...Each year in the fall I write a column on the flu vaccine and why we really should consider taking it for...reactions36comments
Give Yourself a Break...Living life with a chronic illness like multiple sclerosis can be extremely demanding. For many, trying to live as normal a life...reactions33comments
The Hurt and Loneliness of Living with Multiple Sclerosis...I’ve got loneliness on my mind and I’d like to, as the author Elizabeth Lesser says, break myself open. Please don’t confuse...reactions30comments
My Experience as a Teenager...I don’t have much of a story, because I’m a teenager and I was just recently diagnosed with MS a few months...reactions3comments
MS Comic: Infusion Day Poking and Prodding...Infusion treatments are one treatment option for those living with MS. But everyone has different experiences with their infusions, including the level...reactions6comments
MS Fatigue: Feeling Neglected Like an Old Car Battery (Part 2)...Fatigue is one of the most powerful MS symptoms that I experience on a regular basis. It is also included on my...reactions1comment
