Asking Myself The Hard Questions...MS is so unpredictable. This chronic disease often presents mysteries that are quite unsolicited, such as, how I will feel on any given morning. I can retire to bed feeling... By Dianne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
One of the Best Things a Support Partner Can Give to a Patient...The role of a support partner to one suffering from a chronic condition such as MS is multi-faceted. Whether the patient suffers from relapsing-remitting or a more debilitating form of... By Gary Chester2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Redefining My Marriage Role as a Caregiver...Devin Garlit's last article, "Did MS Ruin My Marriage?" certainly has given me pause to think and process a few things. Day by day I'm trying to bring balance to... By bransonjohn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Roles I've Come to Know...We all have one and as a matter of fact, I am one. A mother. Some of our a.k.a. tags are mama, mommy, and as my childhood friend called her... By lexine-darden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
MS Under the Surface...It’s easy to look up common symptoms of MS on the internet or read about the diagnosis process or treatment options. It’s much more difficult to capture the true impact... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
MS, PTSD, and Us...Multiple Sclerosis is currently found in over one million Americans. Women are three times more likely to contract MS than men. And, unfortunately, the number of even currently married women... By fremkiewicz6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
RobinB...I am new here to this site. I was diagnosed four years ago. I need to be on with a group of people that understand. I just cannot deal with... By robinb1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
I Have Progressive MS, but I Still Can Save the Day...It is understandable to assume that my husband Dan often is seen as the caregiver in our relationship. After all, I’m the one using the wheelchair, and he’s the one... By Dan and Jennifer Digmann2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
Looking Back... and Forward...In a couple of months I will turn 50. A milestone. Granted, I would have liked to stay in my 40s for a bit longer. I feel quite attached to... By rolly4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Caregiver Perspective: Delirium and UTI's - What's the Connection?...Did you know that delirium can be a symptom of a urinary tract infection? Neither did I, but it's something I'm learning to recognize. Apparently, I'm not the only one... By Donna Steigleder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments