Tangled In the Web of ComparisonOne thing that’s been hard for me about having MS is that I often feel a disconnect from other MS’ers, only because some feel the need to compete with their...Reactions0reactionsComments45 comments
Fibbing When I Don't Feel WellExcuses. They’re something that someone living with a chronic illness like Multiple Sclerosis is often very known for offering up. With one of the main side effects of living with this...Reactions0reactionsComments20 comments
The Wacky World of Silent MigrainesI have a shady past. If I ever thought about running for office, I’d have to drop out as soon as certain facts saw the sunlight. I refer not to...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
My Experience with Medical MarijuanaDisclaimer: this post is simply about my own personal experience with cannabis products. I am not a medical professional and am not trying to give direction or advice on how...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
At the ParkOur resident comic artist, Brooke, shares her experience laying in the park with a friend looking at the clouds, only to have her vision obstructed by a black splotch that...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
10 Sleep Hygiene Tips for People with MSHuman beings need a little more than 8 hours of solid sleep a night in order to maintain good health. If people with MS get significantly less, it may be...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Hell of HumidityTalking about the effects that increased temperatures have on those of us with Multiple Sclerosis is something I’ve done many, many times. Discussions of the effects of warmer weather are...Reactions0reactionsComments35 comments
MS & Insomnia: Current ResearchMany people with MS complain of insomnia. Either they can’t fall asleep when they go to bed, or they awaken frequently at night, or they arise far too early (3AM)...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How to Prepare for Special Occasions When Living with Multiple SclerosisI recently attended a red carpet gala for an award ceremony being held by my new women’s group. The group consists of over 5,000 members from New Jersey, New York...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Curating Hope With Monday MorningsMonday, the day people throughout the world dread. The beginning of many people’s work week, and often times, it is the end of their weekend and free time. Many folks...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My New Life-Long Goal is to be Boring“What did you do over the weekend?” someone would ask me. In the past, I remember answering that question by saying that I saw a new movie, went out for...Reactions0reactionsComments36 comments
Falling Down: My Life With MS“Wow, are you OK? That looked like a bad one!” were the first words I heard this morning. Uttered by my roommate, who, from across the room, witnessed me fall and...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
How MS Patients Lost Their Patience, Got Mouthy, and the FDA ListenedIn the old days of multiple sclerosis care — say, circa 1990 — the medical research community and a passive MS patient population were united in their hopes that they...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Baby FeverLet’s talk pregnancy with MS. I have planned since my son was born to give him a baby brother or sister if my health would allow it. But, as we...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Might Your MS Medications Be Causing Sleep Problems?Research shows that sleep issues are very common in people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Sleep issues can be caused by MS symptoms themselves, as well as the medicines used...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Praying, Hoping, Waiting: MRI AnxietyEach time I go in for an MRI, I leave a nervous wreck awaiting the results. In cancer patients, they refer to the the anxiety before, during, and after medical...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Buried Beneath MS: I’m Still MeMultiple Sclerosis (MS) most often affects people in ways that are not easily visible to others. You can’t see our fatigue, you can’t see our poor vision, and you can’t...Reactions0reactionsComments20 comments
It's That Time of the Year: Staying Cool With MSFor many of us, that dreaded time of the year is nearly upon us. The season when temperatures begin to rise and make life a living hell for many with Multiple...Reactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Just Trying to Get Through the DayWhen someone asks how you are, what do you say? Fine, thanks.Still sucking air.I’m swingin’! Does that question drive you batty? Do you see it as a welcome opening to...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Funky Hacks for Life with MSContributing video producer Kathy Reagan Young shares some some tricks for life with MS to help with cog-fog, fatigue while out and about, and how to find your happy place!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments