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...Reactions0reactionsComments98 comments
Are You Prepared?The headlines have been filled with a wide range of natural disasters as of late – wildfires, floods, and hurricanes top the most recent news. Tornados, hurricanes, and warm weather storms...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
MS Shenanigans at Work: Missing My CommodeWhen my MS flares, fatigue is amongst the first of the symptoms that presents. And amongst what it affects for me personally, are my legs. I no longer walk, but...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What to Know About Lesions and MSMultiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease. For people with MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the protective covering on nerve fibers. This covering is called myelin. The attacks by...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
TED Hose vs. Compression Socks: My MS Battle of Function Over FashionI will admit that I’ve never been the most fashionable or trendy woman, but I always try to dress nicely and look presentable. Sure, I survived days of teal blue...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
All Pain, All DayChronic pain is often a part of living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Much has been written about pain. People living with MS (PLwMS) write from the perspective of experiencing pain...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
When My Doctor Didn’t Believe MeMultiple sclerosis is known as the “snowflake disease” for good reason. It affects each of us differently. We may have the same diagnosis in our medical charts, but how it...Reactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Do Natural Remedies Really Help With MS Symptoms?While a lot of Facebook ads can feel like spam or clickbait, some can be helpful and thought provoking. I saw one the other day that shared 9 remedies that...Reactions0reactionsComments80 comments
Playing Catch-UpSometimes, I explain managing my MS like working a second job. Only, I do it at the same time as my everyday job. I often plan, replan, and restructure my...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
How I Get Around Without a CarOn December 23, 2021, I came to a stop at a familiar intersection near my home. But my attempt to make a right turn was met with considerable resistance. I...Reactions0reactionsComments35 comments
I Am Worthy! Navigating Your Worth With a Multiple Sclerosis DiagnosisThe lack of feeling worthy comes up quite often when I listen to my clients struggles. Clients have asked, “Why would someone want to be with me with this disease...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments