I am Not the Illness Claiming My Body
One day I spent the entire morning in research about myself to develop my personal website. Lists of personality traits, goals, objectives, and “Who am…
Coping with MS
MS symptoms: Celebrating Our Successes in Life
I once read a book about a character with a dream to climb the mountain by his valley. One day he decided go for it!…
MS symptoms: Controlling Fear & Anxiety
When that sense of fear sinks deep inside of me I have learned to ask myself, “What are you afraid of?” The panic attack has…
MS symptoms: Letter to Newbie MS Patient
Recently I had a new, fairly young MS patient contact me with questions and concerns about her disease. Here is the letter I sent to…
MS symptoms: New MS Symptom Arrives on Schedule
Somethings you just know such as your dog is going to wake you up at 5:30 am to go out and your adult children ho-humming…
MS symptoms: Sometimes, MS Changes My Life, So I Adjust
Sometimes, I need a little help now and then, so I have learned to ask; Sometimes, I have pain, so I have learned how to manage;…
MS symptoms: When Specialists Do Not Agree
It is frustrating when doctors do not agree. One specialist gives their opinion and another specialist says something else. In the meantime, a patient has…