MS symptoms: Finding Humor in Multiple Sclerosis with YvonnedeSousa.com
Yvonne deSousa finds humor in multiple sclerosis. Right off the bat she asks, “What kind of medical condition would call its most annoying symptom a…
MS symptoms: MS Patient Chooses Happiness
Happiness is a choice. It takes effort, determination and diligence. It is not always the first response to situations at hand. Reminders of the choice…
MS symptoms: My Great Escape to Europe
Today I leave on my Great Escape to Europe. My mother is taking me on a seven week trip through at least 13 countries. LUCKY…
MS symptoms: Planning for Fatigue
Yes, I plan for fatigue. I know it is coming. It has no shame in stealing parts of my day. Some mornings the fatigue makes…
MS symptoms: Seeing MS – Exposing the Invisible Disease
A Twitter follower shared the link to Seeing MS – Exposing the Invisible Disease – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mu1Y5Qnoy84&feature=youtu.be. This is an excellent video about the invisible symptoms…
MS symptoms: Multiple Sclerosis Patients 85% More Likely to Develop Cancer
Before everyone passes out at the headline, let’s look closer at the topic. Most research indicates no increased risk of cancer for people with auto-immune…
MS symptoms: National MS Society Scholarship
The National MS Society offers a scholarship for first-time post secondary school attendees – college & trade schools. Scholarships range from $1,000 – $3,000. The…
MS symptoms: Plegridy, the New Interferon
After my experience on Avonex with weekly muscle injections and then Rebif three times per week subcutaneously, my interest was peaked when I saw…
MS symptoms: MS Fatigue & Body Temperature
Researchers have finally proven what those of us with MS have always known, body temperature & fatigue are linked. Kessler Foundation published a study on…
MS symptoms: Disclosing MS to Employers
A reader asked me the other day, “How did you handle potential employers?” Early in my career I did not disclose my illness to anyone…