My Feet Have SoleI was waiting for my friend to come running back to the van. I kept it on since it was a quick stop. Imagine my surprise when they were back...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Why You Should Speak Up to Create Positive Change Within the MS CommunityAs I reflect on my life, I find myself perplexed by the phenomenon of aging and the marginalization that often comes with it. Once we reach the age of 60...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Navigating Social Events with Multiple SclerosisWe were designed to live in community. It feels good to spend time with family and friends. We reminisce on the good ol’ days. We share updates on each other’s...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
How to Perform Exercises in Bed to Reduce SpasticityIf you live with multiple sclerosis (MS), then you are probably familiar with muscle spasticity. Like a snotty teenager, spasticity can annoy you at the most inopportune of times. One...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
The 'MS Changes Things' Christmas-Time ReflectionsChristmas is my favorite holiday for a host of reasons. Spiritually, as a believer, I believe that the true reason for the season commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Multiple Sclerosis and Advocating for Better TimesWhat is advocating, you ask? One who advocates to bring change for a cause or policy, or pleads in favor of others. Basically to help make changes to benefit others...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Sure, I Have MS. But What About Me?Exclusion and MS, or is it exclusion because of MS? That is a question I’ve struggled with for more than two decades. No one likes to be excluded, but it...Reactions0reactionsComments40 comments
Maybe It's a Family Thing"Does someone else in your family have it?" It's one of the first questions that comes up when I tell people I have MS. As the jury is out regarding...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Learn How to Use Your Voice for Better MS CareI was 27 when I learned I had MS, and I didn’t contemplate its impact on the rest of my life. Being young and naive had certain advantages. I never...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Starting and Switching DMTs: Expectations vs Reality“OK, how am I going to treat this?” That was the second question I asked myself after learning I might have multiple sclerosis (MS). The first one being, “Huh? Where...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
MS Advocacy 101 - Identifying and Seizing OpportunitiesMissed our live MS advocacy webinar? No problem! Check out the video below to watch it all! Patient advocacy can seem overwhelming, especially when you’re just getting started. Whether you’re...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My MS-Friendly Thanksgiving OutfitThanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays of the year. My dad’s side of the family has 40+ members so it’s not too often that we all get together. Thanksgiving...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Free at Last!Today's a big day for me. At my last appointment, my neurologist looked at me and said, "You know, I've been reading some news lately that suggests that stable patients...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Living an Interesting Life While Battling MSYes, MS is challenging and alters your life in ways most people can’t even begin to imagine or understand. Our past life was routine - no thought or planning was...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
A Valuable Lesson Taught to Me by My Fine Motor SkillsAn unfortunate reality of multiple sclerosis (MS), for many of us living with it, is that over time it may take things away from us. Things like the ability to...Reactions0reactionsComments37 comments
Medication RegretsDo you have any regrets when it comes to your MS medications? The question alone can tug at your heart. With MS being so complicated, unpredictable, and a bit mysterious...Reactions0reactionsComments20 comments
If Only I Could 'Clear Some MS Out'I have found that I don't like 'stuff'. To clarify, I mean the accumulation of stuff that gathers in corners and rooms in my house. I refer to it as...Reactions0reactionsComments33 comments
Uneventful is Best: Tales from the Infusion ChairIf you’ve ever headed out the door and thought to yourself, "I really hope that my one-stick-wonder nurse is on duty today" you might be on your way to the...Reactions0reactionsComments39 comments
Feeling Like a Burden: My Complicated HistoryIf you were to talk to anyone with a chronic illness and ask them about their fears, I think there are a great many that would share their concerns about...Reactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Stumbling and Sober: I’m Not Drunk, I Have MSOne of the problems with multiple sclerosis (MS), is that many of its symptoms are so “generic” they can be easily mistaken for other conditions. Before being diagnosed, a doctor...Reactions0reactionsComments94 comments