Surprise! Today’s MS Is Not the Same as Yesterday
The unpredictability of my multiple sclerosis symptoms has been one of the most surprising parts of living with this condition so far. After being diagnosed, I did a lot of research to make sure ...
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Facing the Challenges of Socializing During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is a stressful time of the year – the gatherings, the shopping, the gift wrapping, the financial burden, etc. It's a time to celebrate with friends and family, but it can bring tension ...
Fallen Down But Not Destroyed
Depression is one of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis. The rate is higher in people living with MS than among those with other chronic diseases. Medications used for treating MS ...
Reflections on the Second Anniversary of My Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis
As I celebrate my 26th birthday and reflect on two years since my multiple sclerosis diagnosis, I can’t help but think about the moments leading up to it. Six months before my diagnosis, I had my ...
Hypersensitivity, My Worst Enemy
Of all the MS symptoms I experience every day, hypersensitivity must be the worst. It´s hard to explain what it feels like, let alone to live with it. It’s not buzzing, it´s not shock waves, it´s not pins ...
My Second Favorite Medicine
Cannabis makes me feel better, but it’s not for everyone. When I was in my late teens, cannabis was a big thing among my friends. Grownups called it marijuana then. We called it grass or pot, and it was ...
