News, info and tips for living with multiple sclerosis

About Me

I’ve been living with multiple sclerosis a long time.

I was diagnosed in 1980, shortly after I returned from producing coverage of the Republican National Convention for WTOP, an all-news radio station in Washington, DC.

For the next 35+ years I continued working in the news media, retiring from the Ed and Laura - IstanbulAssociated Press at the end of 2012.  Though my M.S. gradually slowed my pace, and I added a cane for short distances and a little electric scooter for longer, I continued to cover those conventions and campaigns, space shuttle launches, presidential summits and stories that allowed me to go to a lot of interesting places and meet some pretty interesting people. I guess, between work and play, I’ve traveled to about three dozen countries on four continents.

I’ve learned a few things about living with M.S. along the way and I’m writing this blog to share some of that knowledge with you.  I’ll also be sharing what I continue learn about treatments, products, travel and anything else that might help make life easier for someone who is dealing with M.S.

I pledge to report facts, document the sources of my information and make it clear when you’re reading my opinion.

I hope you find something here that’s useful to you.  I encourage your suggestions and other feedback.  You can use the form below or email me at ed@themswire.com.

Ed Tobias

 

Reader Comments

  1. I just read your story called “My Lemtrada Journey and a 90-minute School Bus Ride and want to thank you for writing it. I am dealing with the incontinence issues myself and having a hard time dealing with them. I have been through my 2 rounds of Lemtrada as the end of August, 2018 and will never regret taking the “risk” of using this drug. Thank you for your blog and I am looking forward to reading more from you.

    1. Thanks for your very nice comments, Amy. I’m so glad you think what I write is useful.

      Here’s some Breaking News for you: I slept through the night last night, a full 8 hours! No getting up for a bathroom run.

      I wish you the same good night’s sleep.

      Ed

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