Fighting MRI Fear and FatigueAs I have mentioned in other blog posts, MRIs are extremely important in the diagnosis and management of MS. But for many patients they...
Emergency PreparednessMy last post about relapses and remissions got me thinking about when I was newly diagnosed MS. I was always nervous, like there was a...
New Multiple Sclerosis 101 Articles Now Available!Check out the newest installment in the Multiple Sclerosis 101 series! This time I discuss what a relapse is, how to tell the difference...
Comprehensive Glossary of MS VocabularyThe MS HOPE Foundation and I put together a comprehensive glossary of terms that all MSers can use to decipher all of the confusing...
Choosing a DMD? Be Your Own Advocate!If you are thinking about switching or starting a new disease modifying drug, consider using this resource that the MS HOPE Foundation...
Understanding the Neurological Exam“Walk up and down the hall”, “hold out your arms”, “balance on one foot”, “stick out your tongue”! Chances are you have obediently...
Lesser Known MS Evils"Almost every informational MS site you visit has loads of information on the common symptoms like numbness and optic neuritis but what...
TEDx Talk About Living With MS A while back I was asked to give a TEDx talk about how my MS diagnosis changed my life, and led to me becoming an MS nurse and to...