Last week we cleared the way to understanding brain fog in the MS world. And of course, we kicked off this series in understanding fatigue in the MS world. Now it’s time to ease the struggle to understanding next invisible symptom of MS: pain. PAIN Aches. Pains. Ouch! If you have a physical body, you’ve […]

Have you been sleeping better now that you have a better understanding of the difference between being exhausted and MS fatigue? It was one of my greatest challenges to describe to the people in my world. Even though, I’m known to be a “lace your bootstraps up” kinda girl, when MS fatigue struck, it was […]

It’s 10 Different Answers for 10 Different People Ask 10 different people living with MS this question and you’ll get 10 different answers. Ask one person living with MS this question on different days, and you’ll get 10 different answers. The individuals aren’t indecisive or making symptoms up. MS is just that unpredictable, ever-changing and […]

This is what MS looks like. Only when our voices unite, can we start to see, understand, and validate the reality of living with Multiple Sclerosis. This page is a resource for that validation. Covering the seen and unseen symptoms, it seeks to be a place of understanding; one where the reader feels less alone […]

The Wahls Protocol is not just another paleo diet. In fact, it’s not just a diet at all. It’s a clinically based food prescription and lifestyle program to address the root cause of autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis. Let’s take a look. Food Prescription The Protocol has the foundation of the paleo diet – meats, […]

When you receive a gift, it’s usually wrapped in a pretty package. The colorful paper and ribbons are a build up to the gift you are about to receive. But I’ve come to realize, that not all gifts come wrapped with a beautiful bow on top. In fact, some are wrapped in straight up dirty […]

If there’s anything certain about MS, it’s the uncertainty of the disease. Energy, strength and mobility can fluctuate over the years – especially if you’re living with Relapsing Remitting MS. So it’s important, when considering an exercise plan, to have options that you can scale and honor your body. Personally, I’ve always loved exercising. So my […]

Getting diagnosed with a chronic illness – a neurological degenerative one at that – is not easy. The mind can travel to all the “what-if” scenarios. (There are many and they’re quite elaborate!) I had BIG dreams for my future. Did I now need to scale them back? I had to be realistic, right? Then […]