Did I Alter My Life Enough After My MS Diagnosis?When I was in my early 20s, I awoke one day and fell flat on my face when getting out of bed. I could no longer use my legs properly...Reactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Is It or Is It Not MS Related?The fun of MS is wondering all the time if this is MS related, or do I just not feel well, or could this chest pressure be my heart, or...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Thinking Back on When I Shared My Use With Assistive DevicesThere is this new trend of Reels (short video clips) and Tik Toks. Shout out to Brooke who makes the most entertaining and resonating MS Tik Toks for our viewing...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Your Story of My MSThe first person I told about my MS was minutes after diagnosis. I'd promised a friend to give her a call after the doctor's appointment. As I breathlessly walked through...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Can You Die from Multiple Sclerosis?Content Note: This article describes death and suicide. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. If you have been diagnosed with multiple...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What's With My MS and Recurring UTIs?“This is the end, my beautiful friend, the end.” Every single time I have used the bathroom over these past seven days, I hear the Doors' Jim Morrison melodically sing...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A New Year Living With the Challenges of MS and Setting GoalsI know, can you believe it’s that time to set new goals for a new year? Okay, you're thinking, "it's tough enough to just get by each day living with...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Pondering My Age and My MS TreatmentAs I hobbled into the infusion center for my monthly Tysabri infusion, I got all the normal greetings, jokes, questions about life, etc. When I sat down in my giant...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
The Best Climate for MSEvery night, before I go to bed, I like to give one last look at the weather forecast for the rest of the week. I never expected to live a...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
MudThere's a popular book that became a 2022 film. It's called, Where The Crawdads Sing. I have not yet seen the movie, but the book was incredible. It's about a girl...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Hooray! That's a Bug on Me!I have always had an appreciation for nature and enjoy being outside - in moderation. I'm just not what one would consider an 'outdoor person.' The primary reason is, I'm...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Hug You Do Not WantWhen I was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, I did what many people living with MS (PLwMS) do. I read as much as possible and I learned about various symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Experience and the Explanation: One-Sided MS SymptomsMultiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms have a profound effect on the body. When hands and feet become weak, daily tasks such as eating and brushing teeth may be a struggle. Some...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
The MS Physical and Emotional Roller Coaster RideI'm a diehard roller coaster fan who needs speed, bumps, and the unknown! Okay, except that dang MS physical and emotional daily roller coaster ride. Those who do not have...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Month of Birth and MSTwelve new months. In which were you born? As we know, MS is still one of those diseases where both cause and cure continue to be a mystery. In order...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
How I Know if I'm Having a RelapseMany people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) have asked themselves at one point or another, "Am I having a relapse?" Jenny has experienced a number of relapses throughout her aggressive...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Dynamically DisabledWhile perusing social media recently, I came across another individual who suffered from a chronic illness. Like me, she is disabled. Also, like me, she can still sometimes walk and...Reactions0reactionsComments24 comments
The Sand TrapI had just moved to Florida and was working in a physical therapy clinic when I met Renie Calkin. This was only a few months ago. My move had been...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Living With MS: It’s a Lot of Learning and AdjustingThe best way to learn what it’s really like to live with multiple sclerosis (MS) is to hear from people who are living with the disease on a daily basis!...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Floating Heads: My Strange Steroid Side EffectThe months before I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) were not easy. It was a scary time, but also an exciting time. I had met a man and started...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments