Failure to CommunicateThe Captain in Cool Hand Luke famously said, “What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate.” Lately, I feel like that quote has taken on new meaning in my...Reactions0reactionsComments35 comments
You Are (NOT) My SunshineThe other night as we were eating dinner, I was listening to my mom explain to my three-year-old the benefits of sunshine. She was explaining to him how the sun...Reactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Stretching Long Unused Parts of My BrainJust some food for thought… I live in a neighborhood that’s placed right on the edge of a golf course, and our home is not in the middle of this...Reactions0reactionsComments35 comments
The Difficulty of Days OffTypically, when the winter approaches and the holiday season begins to loom large, many people like me will often write about the difficulties that people with Multiple Sclerosis can encounter...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
MS Research Spotlight: Young Donor Blood Scam, MS Dementia, & MoreMS Research Spotlight covers key research news from the last month. Back in February, the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) offered an advisory calling out questionable claims made by...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Being Lovable Through 'Sick' and ThinI am 49 years old and will soon be 50. That isn't ‘old’ - especially once you’ve entered the 30+ age bracket. I mean, I think I'm doing pretty well...Reactions0reactionsComments27 comments
MS and Continuing Self-Education“Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” Socrates, Yeats, Plutarch: who said this? This is another one of those quotes whose origin is not...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Danger of Other IllnessesNot long ago, I was awoken on the early side of a morning by a persistent pain. Not the typical burning nerve pain that I feel in my extremities, but...Reactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Parenting and FatigueBeing a parent is a tiring job, and usually, life with MS comes with frustrating fatigue and lassitude. Both together can be a recipe for complete exhaustion and feelings of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fumbling Word VomitI know it’s been a while since I’ve been able to actually sit down and write an article. Life happens, and there never seems to be enough time or energy...Reactions0reactionsComments56 comments
Stuck In My Own PrisonMy husband and I like to watch a lot of prison shows on television. We are always so interested to see what someone in prison/jail goes through. These men and...Reactions0reactionsComments63 comments
Better ZZZ Might Lead to Surer StridesProblems with gait are fairly common in people with MS. Poor gait describes problems with walking caused by: Problems with walking generate from miscommunication between the brain and the muscles...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Find Out What’s New in MS Research from MSAAWondering what’s new in the world of MS research? Look no further – MSAA is proud to announce the 2019 edition of our annual MS Research Update. The MS Research...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
MS Anxieties: Isolation & MisunderstandingIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members across various conditions on what it’s...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Caregiver Perspective: Understanding ImmunosuppressionMy husband, Lynn, began taking Ocrevus (ocrelizumab), to treat his primary-progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) in March. As his caregiver, one of my responsibilities is to become familiar with his medicines...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Importance of an InvitationFor many people battling a chronic illness, like Multiple Sclerosis, social opportunities become increasingly difficult to attend. This can become especially problematic in the warmer months, as many of those...Reactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Interview with Neurology Resident Dr. BokhariMembers of our Editorial Team met Dr. Bokhari at the Brain Health Fair organized by the American Academy of Neurology in Philadelphia. Dr. Bokhari was kind enough to agree to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can’t Stomach MS? You’re Not AloneCertainly, anyone can have heartburn after eating certain foods, eating heavy meals, or eating late at night. But what about the times you watch what you eat, keep portions light, and...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Check Engine LightI’ve seen a quote circulating on Facebook. It says, “Do you ever feel like your body’s ‘check engine’ light has been on and you’re still driving it like ‘Nah, it’ll...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Mind Games We PlayLiving successfully with multiple sclerosis requires some effort on the part of the diagnosed. In order to thrive with this disease, you have to try to live as healthily as...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments