What I've Learned About Saying Yes and Trauma ResponseHave you ever agreed to do something that you later had reservations about? I have been here on multiple occasions for various reasons. Nonetheless, I have grown exponentially in my ability to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
How MS Treatments Work: Provigil, Ampyra, & BaclofenWhen you have MS, you’re likely to learn about a whole slew of treatment options, either mentioned by your doctor or from your own research. There usually isn’t a great...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
MS Comic: Telling the Person You’re Dating That You Have MSSometimes even thinking of starting to date someone new while living with a chronic illness, like MS, can be overwhelming. Timing to disclose your MS diagnosis is a personal decision...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Some Household Hacks for Those With MSMaintaining a household is challenging under any circumstances, but when you live with a chronic illness like MS, it becomes even more difficult. Battling fatigue, mobility problems, and pain make...Reactions0reactionsComments60 comments
How to Prevent Caregiver BurnoutThe role of caregiver or support partner is essential to any patient who relies on others for substantial assistance every day. An overlooked aspect of this relationship is the health...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Humidity Triggers MS SymptomsI was raised in the Pacific Northwest, where summer temperatures rarely soar into the 90s. A classic hot day here hovers in the 80s with low humidity, in stark contrast...Reactions0reactionsComments30 comments
Improving Lives Through Art Is Back This Fall With MSAAYou asked, and we answered! By popular demand, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is bringing back our Improving Lives Through Art Series this fall with four new experiences...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
In the Swim With MSThe brutal heat many of us have experienced recently is a great reason to search out a pool to take a plunge in for relief, but there are many other...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
MS and My Client DisclosureWhen I first learned I had multiple sclerosis, I had just started my new consulting business. I was eager and excited to ply my trade. Helping microbusinesses was a passion...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Reflecting On The Benefits Of 'Gaming' With and Without MSGross motor skills are movements that involve larger muscles such as legs, arms, and trunk. Fine motor skills are movements involving smaller muscle groups such as those in the hand...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fighting Feelings of FailureAs I think about my life with multiple sclerosis, I like to think that I handle it well. I’m fairly motivated, I do what I have to do in order...Reactions0reactionsComments27 comments
MS Comic: AnniversaryThere are many different ways to celebrate an MS anniversary - there is no "right" way! Some people also choose not to celebrate their anniversary at all. In the comic...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
We Can Enjoy Sex Even When We Have MS and IBSFolks, it’s been a few months since I submitted articles about MS and IBS. I’ve been hard at work writing a book titled: Process of Elimination: How to Get MS...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
The Additional Struggles With Warm TempsEarlier today, I found myself collapsed on the floor, sweaty, sore, with numb extremities, and very blurry vision. At first, I wasn’t even really sure what had happened or how...Reactions0reactionsComments70 comments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Member Spotlight: PaulOne of our amazing community members reached out to our team following one of our weekly newsletters. Once we heard a little about Paul's story, we knew the rest of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
MS Comic: Sleep ShadowsBrooke explains through her comic, what she describes as 'sleep shadows'. While we know MS can cause a number of different sleep-related issues, the topic of dark, moving shadows hasn't...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Semi Denial Is StrongI am living with denial. I am somewhat in denial about having multiple sclerosis. I call it “semi denial” because I am not walking around thinking that I do not...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Can Music Therapy Help People with MS?Traditional medicines can slow the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS) in some cases. But because there is no cure, people living with MS often seek out alternative therapies. These are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Energy Management for People With MSBefore my MS diagnosis in 2013, I worked as a creativity coach. I taught poets, novelists, and artists the necessary skills to launch, maintain, or reclaim their creative lives. I...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments