Life in Spite of MS Blog

MyMSTeam - MyHealthTeams

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:16:58 GMT

MyMSTeam is the fastest growing social network where thousands of people with multiple sclerosis have joined to connect with others who understand what

M.S.

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:00:30 GMT

M.S. You say That in the London fog you lose your way. That you will not go again But you know nothing of how lost I often feel, in the darkness

Kristie Salerno Kent Memoir

Thu, 30 May 2013 03:02:23 GMT

Kristie Salerno Kent has written a memoir entitled "Dreams: My Journey with Multiple Sclerosis". She is a singer and songwriter who has faced the challenges of MS with the support of her husband.

MS World Day 2013 - Happy Anniversary!

Thu, 30 May 2013 01:34:33 GMT

World MS Day 2013 May 29th - World MS Day is here! I've been so busy and also helping Cir with some MS issues, that it nearly passed us by without at least a comment. I hope everyone has found their way to the website (link above will open in a new window) to add their motto. If you haven't, I believe there's still time. If you don't make it, it will at least be fun and inspirational to read those that are already on the website. Awareness of MS is such a crucial piece of the puzzle to solving this enigma of a disease. It's amazing to me when I meet someone who has no idea what it is or they get it mixed up with something like muscular dystrophy. Because I've lived with it as Cir's caregiver for most of my adult life, it is constantly on my mind and something I deal with daily. Cir is actually going through it and I watch as it eats at him day in and day out, sometimes to the point of being close to giving up. Fortunately, he loves life so much that that point rarely comes about. I admire him so much for his love of life, his determination, his strength, and bravery. Today marks the eve of our anniversary, so is a special day for us as well. We have lived for 31 years with this third part(ner) in our marriage. At its worst, it has never been an issue that pulled us apart. In spite of it, we have grown closer, stronger, and more deeply in love than ever before. If I could bear at least half of the burden of living with MS, I would, just to see the relief that would bring to him. Instead, I will stand with him, support him, love him, and care for him, for as long as we have together - hopefully another 31 years. Happy Anniversary my love and Happy World MS Day everyone!

Moms With MS Community

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:37:03 GMT

Kristin Bennett Mom's With MS MomsWithMS.com is a private community made for moms and moms to be who are diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, to discuss

A Short Walk

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:07:37 GMT

Basking in the sunlight, watching people at Walnut Beach. Children running here and there, laughing, screaming, inventing games, accusing each other

MS Challenge Walk- San Diego, Sept 2013

Mon, 20 May 2013 02:48:52 GMT

Hi Everyone! With hopes and prayers I am going to attempt the Challenge Walk, which is a 50 mile, 3-day walk for MS in September of this year (2013).

Father and Son with MS

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:16:43 GMT

I'm 43 and have primary progressive multiple sclerosis. I was diagnosed about 4 years ago. 2 years before me being diagnosed, my son, who at the time was

The Anonymous MS Page

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:26:15 GMT

The Anonymous MS Page is where you can go to vent about MS. Don't worry that someone will wonder; "why did he say such a thing"? or "she really shouldn't think that way". Say what you like.

Coping With MS on a Daily Basis

Sun, 12 May 2013 00:28:13 GMT

Multiple sclerosis can be the most difficult disease to diagnose, but when proper diagnosis is made, the main challenge is to cope with the disease as

Dance Away MS

Sun, 05 May 2013 03:39:08 GMT

Hi, my name is Ben White. I am a college student, a amateur filmmaker, and a brother to a strong, phenomenal person dealing with Multiple Sclerosis.

"Double Vision" No I am not singing the song ;-)

Sun, 05 May 2013 02:45:35 GMT

When you see double of a good looking guy!! You think it's your lucky day, but it's just double vision.

Financial Assistance for Spousal Caregivers

Sat, 04 May 2013 19:20:35 GMT

...For MS Patients Question: Are there any financial assistance programs for spouses who have had to quit working to care for spouses with MS? I had

Tips to Make Your Body Healthier

Sat, 04 May 2013 17:25:24 GMT

There are some sicknesses that you can avoid. There are some you can get rid of. And then there are also those that you have no choice but to live with,

Phoenix

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:37:10 GMT

I wake in my coffin once again, time to die? Knees can't bend, hands won't move, so tired. Phoenix, Phoenix come to life and spread my wings to set me

The LISOMs Art Gallery

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 06:11:02 GMT

The LISOMs Art Gallery will be opening soon! A portion of all art sold (50%) will be donated to the National MS Society. Be part of the solution with your artwork!

MONTEL/HELP ME!

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:51:17 GMT

Hello Montel, I am writing you because I love your show and I have MS.. I was a school teacher for the special needs population. When the doctor had diagnosed

Suggestions?

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:39:54 GMT

QUESTION: Memory loss and scrambled thoughts have progressed. Any suggestions on how to counteract these symptoms? I was recently diagnosed in 2012 and

Whats Next?????

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:34:47 GMT

I am a 35 year old house wife raising 4 children, ages(11,8,3,2). I have worked hard my whole life - starting working when I was 15 stopped working three

A Woman of Many Titles....

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:21:33 GMT

I went to College to major in Volleyball and Softball-Full ride actually. Then I was informed that my degree was actually an Associate in Occupational

34 year old man with MS - how embarrassing

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:45:10 GMT

So I have had RRMS from about 4 years now, and all the normal symptoms are manageable for the most part, but the last year two things have really gotten

Once an addict... Now I have MS - Learn from my experience

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:02:01 GMT

I am now 30 years of age. I was very young not a bad kid-went on to college even on a full ride athletic scholarship. 8 years ago I came into a life of

Help For MSers

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:21:31 GMT

Help For MSers is a place where you can come to find ways of helping those with MS. We've often expressed a wish to help MSers and we feel this is a great way to Pay if Forward.

Too Strong

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:30:51 GMT

I have always been the glue that holds my family together. There is no room to be weak or feel sorry for myself because if I fall apart so will everyone

People with MS Infographic

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:57:02 GMT

Here's a People with MS Infographic. It shows the no. of people in the US that have MS now and how that number will grow depending on the estimated rate of diagnosis till the year 2020.

Jodi's MS Space

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:45:42 GMT

Welcome to Jodi's MS Space!! You can learn a little about her and her life while living with multiple sclerosis. Bookmark this page so that whenever she updates it, you will be the first to know.

HELP HELPING HANDS HELPING

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:57:20 GMT

Please help us get off the ground-I would be honored to have you be a part of this. We are registered with the Federal Government as a non-profit organization

Problems w|th speech

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:47:30 GMT

QUESTION: Recently I have been having problems trying to speak. It seems that when I try to speak the words will not come out. I feel short of breath.

chronic pain for 10 years

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:29:20 GMT

Hi Montel, how are you I'm so happy for you by getting a good treatment so you don't have to take those drugs you used to take. My name is Gerda. I live

My birthday present

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:17:35 GMT

I was diagnosed on the 24th of December 2010 being my birthday. I has so angry! Why did I have to find out on my birthday, that was my thought then but

MS Changes Life's Plans

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 07:13:46 GMT

By the time I was diagnosed, they looked back over time and feel that I probably had MS for about 10 years. I was diagnosed at age 40. Many times I feel

Conversations with Myself, An Artist's Narrative of MRIs and Progressive MS by Elizabeth Jameson

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 07:11:12 GMT

Utilizing state-of-the-art neuroimaging technologies, my artwork displays parts of the brain in ways that are rarely seen outside of the medical and scientific

Meet Roseeu! Welcome to her MS Space!

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 05:01:58 GMT

Meet Roseeu! This is her Life in Spite of MS Space. Come read her story. Learn what life with MS is like for her.

Hate

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 04:15:35 GMT

I hate the words I'm, sorry, you, have, multiple and sclerosis. I hate metal machines with loud banging and whirring that assault my hearing, already

My Dad Laughs at Fear

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 05:35:08 GMT

26 years he has been going on. Everyday is a fight, he's afraid to end up alone. We love him so much and tell him whenever we can but we don't live with

Ocular Migraine?

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:56:20 GMT

About a month ago I experienced a blind spot in my central vision as I was reading the newspaper. It kept getting larger then I started seeing flashes

MS diagnosed JAN.2012

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:37:24 GMT

Horrors, I got Speech (garbled voice), Vision (eyes went out of focus especially when tired) and Balance (felt like I was going to fall all the time),

THE MS BOOGIEMAN TREE

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 06:41:34 GMT

I remember the days of my youth, when I climbed trees, as nimble as a cat. I purposely looked for the tallest, and the most impossible to climb. I never

Lorelei

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 06:34:39 GMT

All the pretty sights and sounds Will not hold at bay the unbound bitch Your soul will rightfully cringe in fear Hope does have an end More Poems About

Work in Progress

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 05:58:53 GMT

Hi Everyone, My name is Chantal, I am 22 years old. I was diagnosed with MS in June of this year. My first attack was on New Years morning. After a night

One White Spot...

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 05:03:54 GMT

in brain MRI, spinal fluid levels off... So I was diagnosed two days ago after waiting a month. I woke up with nystagmus like symptoms in my eye which

Walkers

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 05:42:51 GMT

Walkers are one of those simple mobility aides that will help you stay safe when balance problems are an issue for you. Don't be embarrassed to use one when you need it. Be safe!

MS Fundraising Event

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 21:12:35 GMT

Hosted by College Student I am writing to hopefully have your assistance in this event being it has affected you greatly as well. Personally it has affected

Strong and struggling

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 06:26:19 GMT

I lost my job in May 2012 and my insurance. Thanks to MS Lifelines I still receive Rebif. My anxiety and depression are taking a toll on me and sleep has

Snapshots of MS Photo Album

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 05:00:54 GMT

Take a look at the Snapshots of MS Photo Album. It includes people just like yourself who have MS and have learned to live with it and persevere. It also includes memorial pictures of courageous MSers

Michael

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 03:53:45 GMT

Name: Micheal Type of MS: DX: 2009 - fighting the fight before 2007 Where: NC (North Carolina), USA Comment: Father in law had MS. Former athlete - lost

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Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:12:55 GMT

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Dysesthesia

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:13:45 GMT

Dysesthesia is one of several types of neuropathic pain that are common to MS. What is it and how do you pronounce it? Well, maybe that's not so important, but you can find out about it here.

Feel Better About MS

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 05:47:27 GMT

Hi I'm 27 and got optic neuritis about 2-3 months ago in my eye. Doc was not going to do an MRI but being the worrying person I am I'd already gone on

Caregiver Anxiety

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:28:42 GMT

Acknowledging caregiver anxiety first involves first realizing that it can be a real problem and then taking the time to do something about it. Here are a few tips to help.