MS symptoms: Memory Loss Challenges
“You don’t listen,” I hear the frustration in my husband’s voice. “I do too!” I match his irritation. Truth is I don’t remember if I…
Daily Life
MS symptoms: Deceptions of MS
“You look great!” I hear it often. On my one day out per week for six hours, I look great. My big smile, positive attitude,…
MS symptoms: Healing the Brain as Treatment for MS
Imagine this… A new drug capable of repairing myeline! Can you see the headlines? Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and other diseases could find themselves run…
MS symptoms: Accommodating for Needle Phobia
In 2000, the Avonex needle size was like a pencil if you were the one receiving the shot! I was terrified of injections and had…
MS symptoms: Moments in Time
Driving past the lumber mill I noticed the stacked logs along the highway were being processed. These logs have been there for years. Every week…
MS symptoms: Absent Stages in Process Memory
Hands full, I passed through the door and advanced down the stairway. Upon reaching the second step my brain became confused and I began to…
MS symptoms: Types of MS
Unfortunately there was no crystal ball to identify which type of multiple sclerosis I would have at the time of my diagnosis. This was the…
MS symptoms: Iron Levels Used as Indicator When Diagnosing MS
As it turns out MS patients have significantly higher levels of iron in their frontal cortex – something known for a century. Doctors diagnosing multiple…
MS symptoms: The Twelve Gifts from MS
Merry Christmas from Me to You! The day I found out I had MS I thought my life was over. In reality, MS changed my…
MS symptoms: MRI Results Create Questions About New Medication
I couldn’t believe what I was reading on my MRI report today – no significant changes! I used to get down every time I had…