News, info and tips for living with multiple sclerosis
A few years ago I got back in the saddle again. At age 63, more than 30 years after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and about 50 years since I’d last ridden a horse, I found my feet in the stirrups, butt in the saddle and riding a gentle, friendly horse that was led around the ring at the Great and Small therapeutic riding center in Boyds, MD outside Washington,…Continue Reading
A friend of mine was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis about fifteen years ago. She’s been very stable since her DX without being on any disease modifying drugs. But, we’ve both wondered if she should be proactive and start using using Avonex, Betaseron, Copaxone, Tysabri or another of the many disease modifying therapies that are available today. So far, her neurologist has suggested that my friend hold off. I’ve lived with…Continue Reading
Kaleidoscope, Part I. Jameson digitally manipulated MRIs of her own brain to create a collage. All images courtesy of the artist. Elizabeth Jameson wants you to look at her brain. Actually, she wants you to stare at it. Over the last 20 years, she’s chronicled her multiple sclerosis by making vibrant prints of her magnetic… via Kaleidoscopic MRI Art Brings Beauty to Neurological Illness — The Creators Project RSS Feed
I love the summer. I also live at the beach. So, I’m just asking for trouble. I can’t help it. Being out in the sun is one of my greatest pleasures, followed by hanging around in the swimming pool at our condo. Note that I said in the pool. Staying in the cool water helps offset the problems that summertime temperatures create for those of us with MS. Even if…Continue Reading
I’ve been remiss in not noting World Multiple Sclerosis Day today until the day is almost over. But I hope that sharing this music video, by the band A Great Big World, will encourage you to take the name of the song to heart and that you Won’t Stop Running. Band member Chad King was diagnosed with MS in 2007. His first symptoms were vertigo and a weakness…Continue Reading
Want to know how it feels to live with MS? Take a ride on this bike. Those of us who have MS know that our disease has lots of symptoms. There are the legs that feel like they have 20 pound weights on them…balance that can have you lunging for the grab bar in the shower..feet that trip on the smallest crack. Some of us have some of these symptoms,…Continue Reading