Buried Beneath MS: I’m Still MeMultiple Sclerosis (MS) most often affects people in ways that are not easily visible to others. You can’t see our fatigue, you can’t see our poor vision, and you can’t...
What Are the Differences Between CIS, RRMS, SPMS, and PPMS?In 2013, the International Advisory Committee on Clinical Trials of MS defined four types of multiple sclerosis (MS): The classification and accurate descriptions are important for treatment decisions, as well...
Buried Beneath MS: I’m Still MeMultiple Sclerosis (MS) most often affects people in ways that are not easily visible to others. You can’t see our fatigue, you can’t see our poor vision, and you can’t...
What Are the Differences Between CIS, RRMS, SPMS, and PPMS?In 2013, the International Advisory Committee on Clinical Trials of MS defined four types of multiple sclerosis (MS): The classification and accurate descriptions are important for treatment decisions, as well...
Buried Beneath MS: I’m Still MeMultiple Sclerosis (MS) most often affects people in ways that are not easily visible to others. You can’t see our fatigue, you can’t see our poor vision, and you can’t...
What Are the Differences Between CIS, RRMS, SPMS, and PPMS?In 2013, the International Advisory Committee on Clinical Trials of MS defined four types of multiple sclerosis (MS): The classification and accurate descriptions are important for treatment decisions, as well...
I’m Not Broken Because I Use a WheelchairI opened my email and read the headline, “Out of the Wheelchair and Onto a Bicycle: Dr. Terry Wahls' Story.” I looked at Dan and rolled my eyes. Not that...
PPMS: Healthier Considerations to Live to the FullestLive to the fullest, how you ask? Yes, I realize having PPMS can make daily life a little challenging, as we know all too well. Let’s look at lifestyle changes...
Independent, Dependent or... Helpless?Recently, someone used the word ‘helpless’ when referring to me. I was taken aback. I actually had a ‘funny’ feeling about being termed or viewed as such. I often note...
Even Though I Have PPMS, MS Is MS Isn’t It?OK does it matter what type of MS I have? MS is MS, isn't it? I know you're wondering if PPMS has finally gotten to me cognitive-wise. Well, yes it...
Using Physical Therapy to Stay ActiveMy doctor continues to prescribe me physical therapy (PT). I've been going for a couple of years now. I even have certain therapists I prefer because we have built a...
The Problem with ProgressionOf late, the MS has been giving me a pretty good a** whuppin'. It's getting harder for me to stumble around my apartment, and I'm pretty close to making the...
Every Little Thing“My advice to other disabled people would be, concentrate on things your disability doesn't prevent you doing well, and don't regret the things it interferes with. Don't be disabled in...
Community Views: What is Life Like With PPMS?Primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) is MS that develops slowly and steadily worsens over time. PPMS does not go through periods of relapse or remission like other forms of MS...
Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device, procedure, or change in behavior is safe and...
