Let's talk about MS drug commercials — because holy hell, who are these for? Every time one of these things pops up, it looks less like a medical ad and more like a Real Housewives spin-off where everyone happens to have MS, unlimited money...

If I had a dollar for every time someone told me to "just get more rest," I'd finally be able to afford the nap I actually need. Spoiler: I'd still wake up and feel like I've ran a marathon in my sleep. MS fatigue isn't normal tiredness. It...

I bet I've hidden more dead bodies than you have. I was living in the Seattle area for close to a decade, but decided to move back to where I grew up in Pennsylvania. Once I was settled in, someone asked if I'd be interested in filling in a...

There's nothing quite like bending your neck and getting zapped in the spine like you pissed off Thor. That, my friends, is Lhermitte's Sign—one of MS's more obnoxious symptoms that shows up uninvited and makes you question reality for a se...

When doctors think you might have Multiple Sclerosis (MS), they don't just roll you into an MRI and call it a day.Nah, first you get tossed headfirst into bloodwork game — because, surprise, your symptoms could be caused by fifty other thin...

Back when online gaming first took off—long before MS showed up to crash the party—I always used the gamer tag Error Not Found or Error 404 (depending on character limits). I thought it was clever: a nod to broken websites, digital chaos, a...

Living with Multiple Sclerosis means dealing with fatigue that doesn't play fair. It's not just being tired—it's an aggressive, predatory system that if you don't pace yourself and manage your energy, you'll pay for it the next day or days ...

We all know that multiple sclerosis is basically an overachieving chaos generator, hellbent on making life a never-ending game of "Guess What's Gonna Malfunction Today?" But let's be honest—it does hand out some truly unique abilities. If o...

The Itch That Defies Logic You know that feeling when you get an itch, and you scratch it, and all is right with the world? Yeah, that's not how MS Itch works. This isn't a mosquito bite. This isn't dry skin. This is your nervous system goi...

Ever walked into a room with confidence, only to immediately forget why you're there? Stood in front of an open fridge, staring blankly at the contents like they might suddenly reveal your missing thought? Congratulations—you might have MS ...

Picture this: You wake up after a full night's sleep, expecting to feel at least semi-functional, only to realize that your body has staged a mutiny. Your energy? Gone. Vanished. Stolen like a car in a shady parking lot. MS didn't just pick...

Happy Friday! We often talk about the challenges and tough days that come with living with MS, but there's also a lighter side to life that deserves some spotlight. We all have those moments that are so bizarre, unexpected, or just plain fu...

Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is like playing a game where the rules keep changing, and no one bothered to tell you the objective. It's unpredictable, expensive, and exhausting—but hey, at least it keeps life interesting, right?Before...

Starting a disease-modifying therapy (DMT) is one of the toughest decisions we face after being diagnosed with MS. Let's be real—it's not like we knew what MS was before getting the diagnosis, let alone had a clue about the drug options! An...

Let's talk about MRIs—the loud, claustrophobic rite of passage every MS patient knows all too well. Sure, they're necessary, but that doesn't make them any less absurd. So, grab your grippy socks (we'll get to those later), and let's dive i...

Living with MS isn't just a solo act—it's a complicated dance with your immune system that often drags your loved ones onto the floor. Whether it's romantic partners, family, or friends, MS has a sneaky way of inserting itself into your rel...

Welcome to the chaotic world of Doctor Roulette, where every spin of the wheel could land you in an MRI machine, a waiting room for three hours, or face-to-face with yet another specialist who may or may not understand MS. This post dives i...

Managing the cost of treatment adds another layer of complexity to the already demanding journey of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Unfortunately, many MS patients are all too familiar with the frustration of health insurance companies denying med...

Let's be honest: people say stupid, ignorant shit. Add MS to the mix, and suddenly everyone's an amateur neurologist, motivational speaker, or miracle cure peddler. If you want to keep your friendships (and your teeth), avoid saying these t...

Ah, MS flare-ups—the delightful surprise party your body throws without warning or consent. Except instead of balloons and cake, you get random spasms, unbearable fatigue, and the joy of canceling plans yet again. Let's unpack the chaos of ...