5 tips to help overcome cognitive problems
More than 50% of people living with Multiple Sclerosis will have some cognitive problems in their life. Because I live with chronic pain, Persistent Post Traumatic Headaches, and fatigue, I...
Noise Intolerance: 4 strategies I use to manage my reaction
The day after my car accident I started to hear a constant noise in my ears, particularly my right ear. This is know as tinnitus. For me the sound never...
Willpower: Could it be speeding up my decline?
Just one more step. It was the only thought in my head. One more. If I can lift my leg, move it forward, even just a bit, and then repeat...
Why learning to be a Patient Expert has given me a purpose in life.
My first experience of participating in research was over 15 years ago when I tried to get a trial started on a medication I was using to treat my Multiple...
Depression in Multiple Sclerosis: Is it inevitable?
The last four weeks have been a challenge. The number of days I have had to finish in bed, early, has increased. Often seeking solace in a darkened room at...
Losing everything, again!!
It has been five weeks since I left the hospital where I had IV steroids to help with my mobility. When I arrived home, it took a few days to...