Thoughts on InspirationI don’t want to be an inspiration. I only want to inspire. If you exhibit visible MS symptoms then someone, somewhere, sometime may have called you an “inspiration.” I've been...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
“Go to Fatigue”Living with an invisible disease of which fatigue is one of the most common and challenging symptoms is not easy. It’s a giant thorn in the side of almost everyone...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Timber! MS, Balance, Trips, and FallsIs it just me, or does it feel like the fall after that frantic and wobbly “I’m losing my balance dance” happens in slow motion? Not really slow enough to...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Tracking How I Weather the MS StormI dropped $495 in early November to pre-pay for a season of snow plowing for Jennifer and I's driveway. It was a heck of a cost-savings deal knowing how winter...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
An Odd CorrelationI’ve never been a drinker. In college, I joined friends in ‘braving the waters’ before a party once, and it was quite an experience, but definitely not a pleasurable one...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Feeling Played by My DoctorWe like to think of our doctor as the source of helpful recommendations to manage multiple sclerosis (MS), right? But what if they’re actually a gatekeeper and withholding information, such...Reactions0reactionsComments48 comments
Seasonal Life Hacks for MSLiving with multiple sclerosis (MS) can be tough because it brings challenges to our everyday life. It's like trying to do regular things when your body and mind are not...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Mixed Body TemperatureHave you ever felt totally ridiculous? Ridiculous to the point of confusion and laughter? I have been there my friend, and it is all thanks to multiple sclerosis (MS). MS...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Socializing Like Your Health Depends Upon ItWhen I think of Valentine’s Day, I think of date night with my husband or a fun "galentine’s" girls’ night out. That’s how I’ve celebrated for years and still do...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Art of Traveling with MSYou’re either wondering what is he thinking, or you are remembering the trip to that amazing location turning into, "What do I do now?" Just traveling these days is full...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Strolling Down My DMT Memory LaneI remember feeling the emotional mix of joy and relief on July 13, 2007, upon receiving my RRMS (relapse-remitting multiple sclerosis) diagnosis. I knew something was wrong, yet it took...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Voice-Enhancing DeviceOver the past few years, my verbal communication skills have slowly diminished. My diagnosis has had negative impact on my speech. The muscles in my mouth and throat have become...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Gift-Giving Guide for Managing Multiple SclerosisThe best gift of all would be a cure for MS. While that may not be possible now, I do believe there are some gifts that can potentially help us...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
A Cane Can Help in the Battle Against MSMy wife says I am very competitive. In tennis, in board games, and even when we watch "Jeopardy!" She’s right. My brother and I were both raised with an eye...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Sensory Overload - ReloadMultiple sclerosis can evoke quite a collection of symptoms. One of them is sensory overload. Since we have five senses, we can get zapped in endless combinations by one or...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Navigating Insurance Changes at the Start of the New Year with MSAs we ring in the new year, many of us are trying to figure out the details of a new insurance plan. Or maybe you have the same insurance plan...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
MS and Memory: the Other Me Must Have Lost itThe other day I was looking for something around the house, something like my keys or the TV remote. I can’t remember what exactly it was, just that one minute...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Infusions, How to Plan, and What to ExpectIf you’re waiting for your first infusion, it can cause anxiety and wondering about what will happen and what is next. I know how you feel, as I this will...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Silence Is Not Always Golden – Sometimes It's LoudImagine a classroom full of adolescent students diligently working silently at their desks. Pleased that you could hear a pin drop as the students were going about doing their work...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Boost Your Mood During the WinterWinter isn’t the easiest of times to stay positive and in a good mood. On one hand, I feel more freedom because I don’t have to worry about the effects...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments