How My Life Has Changed Along the MS Rocky Road...After reviewing my records, I was able to tie 80 percent of the health issues I was dealing with to MS symptoms.... By Mike Russell4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
You’re Invited: Girls Night in the Hot Tub (with a Heat Sensitivity)...With MS, the body can be less able to regulate its temperature, leading to an increase in symptoms when exposed to heat.... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
Lipstick on a Pig...Dreaming of the glory of something different. Like a petal off a rose, I’m slowly fading out. Engulfed by fatigue and fear. Heat is the enemy.... By Nicole Lemelle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Things I Hate to Hear with MS...Even if I did believe in a higher power, I wouldn’t want those prayers wasted on me because while my illness sucks, I’m dealing with it.... By Devin Garlit4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments39 comments
Taking a Seat...They get numb, become weak, and are often riddled with burning nerve pain.... By Devin Garlit3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Exercise & Depression: I Never Realized This about My Spasticity...You see, for the last 4-6 months, I have been dealing with one of the worst bouts of depression that I have ever dealt with... By Matt Allen G8 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Hidden Dangers of Food-Shaming...That does not mean everyone with MS should eat what I eat or do what I do.... By Stephanie Buxhoeveden, RN, MSCN3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Community Views: Tips for Managing Muscle Spasms and Cramping..."Eat bananas and broccoli." "Potassium, hydrate with an electrolyte.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Book Review of "Intention Tremor" by TK Sellman...However tremulous her hand might have been while writing these pieces, the author nails her expressions of wonder, loss, and healing with laser-beam precision... By Kim Dolce4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The Story of Kytten...with it) or it was working for 5 years at a gas station, dealing with a crappy boss and crazy customers, getting screamed and... By kytten6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Target On My Back...With my tremor, I feel like there is a target on my back saying, “Hey, look at what’s wrong with me today.” It’s the worst. Period.... By Calie Wyatt4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Interview With Dr. Terry Wahls on Healthy Eating and Adopting Healthy Behaviors...Wahls: This is typical for those who are dealing with addictions.... By Cathy Chester5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
My Free Pass Has Been Revoked...while our home town was baking in 90-degree heat. ... By Laura Kolaczkowski4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Embracing My New MS Body...I am buying clothes I was too afraid to wear out of fear. Though I still struggle with feeling insecure, I feel very invigorated.... By Moyna John2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
My Safe Spaces, Places, and Bases...I feel safe when I am with my family. I feel safe when I'm connecting with my MS community.... By Dianne Scott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Living with MS: Gardening as Healing...We’ll build them to ensure side access, with the tops of the bed walls laid with wide boards for seating. Frankly, I can’t wait.... By Tamara K Sellman4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
MS: Some "Manly" Issues...You’re dealing with difficult issues and being willing to talk about them and seek help is important.... By Devin Garlit5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Floating Heads: My Strange Steroid Side Effect...I got hooked up with an IV that delivered high-dose steroids. My infusion nurse warned me that it might affect my sleep and my appetite.... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
MS and My Client Disclosure...Information on dealing with MS in a work environment helped to some degree, but as a self-employed person, it could only go so far.... By Anita Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments