2 Great Things that Go Great Together: Calcium and Magnesium
While Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are the true “two great things that go great together,” calcium and magnesium take…
Articles by Judy Lynn
Why I Climb Trees
In March 2003, I found myself suddenly unable to drive or even walk a straight line through the house.
‘Something On Our Minds’: A Book by and for Those with MS
Frigid winter weather keeping you indoors? Laid up with the flu? If you’re looking for something to do…
Carded at Costco
I was carded while at Costco with my son just before Christmas. Normally, I’m flattered when asked for ID,…
Hopping Down the Symptom Trail: Myofascial Release
It seemed to be such a harmless rabbit hole. After last week’s column on Rolfing — and a…
Rolfing and MS: Bliss or Pain?
Invisible symptoms can create an isolating experience for people with MS. I recently was reminded of the power that…
Free Your Fascia!
One of the most frustrating aspects of my MS is a frequent feeling of tightness and pain. The sensations…
Exercise and Benefits of an Online Personal Trainer
We all have heard that physical activity is important for maintaining health, strength and well-being. It may be even…
Show Your Immune System Some Love
This weekend, as I turned back the clocks, searched for my Happy Light, and stared in dismay at the…
Friendships and MS
Maintaining friendships can be challenging for those with a chronic illness. It may be difficult for friends to understand…
MS and Employment: Asking for Reasonable Accommodations
For those of us in the workforce, our MS can sometimes make a workday challenging. The Americans with…
Sensory Overload Occurring: Please, Do Not Disturb!
The past two weekends found me venturing off on my own for some mini-road trips. Two weeks ago, I…
Will You Try an Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Your MS?
The role that diet and lifestyle have on the course of MS is a matter of debate. There…
Is MS Pain Giving You Ants in Your Pants and Bees in Your Bonnet?
It took two years and many doctors to finally receive my MS diagnosis. Frequent painful sensations, such as…
Building Toward Optimism: The ‘Tetris’ Effect
In the video game “Tetris,” players fit falling puzzle pieces together in order to create the most complete…
Mitigating that Pesky Canadian Particulate Matter
Last week saw much of the Pacific Northwest blanketed by smoke from wildfires in British Colombia. As I pondered…
Cruising to Vacation Success with Adequate Preparation
Earlier this month, I was fortunate to enjoy a beautiful cruise through the inside passage of Alaska. Having…
Find Your Strength and Adjust Your Mindset
The second module in the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s positive psychology program, “Everyday Matters,” is called “Adjusting Our…
Can You Cultivate Happiness as a Habit?
Last week, I shared details of Everyday Matters, a program by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. This self-directed,…
Everyday Matters: A Positive Program for People with MS
Many years ago, not long after my MS diagnosis, my cousin gave me a “gratitude journal.” At that…
My Bad Attitude About Lassitude, the Clunky Term for MS Fatigue
Fatigue is a topic I have not wanted to write about. It’s not because the subject isn’t important.
Cruising Toward Solutions for the Other MS — Motion Sickness
This summer I will venture out on an Alaskan cruise with my mother and older sister. The beautiful…
Saving Money, Disabled Style: A Response to Invisible Costs
A few weeks ago, I wrote about some of the invisible costs of living with MS. Writing that…
Taming Grumpy Gut
Many people with MS experience symptoms related to digestion. According to the Pittsburgh Institute for MS Care and Research,…
The Hidden Costs of Multiple Sclerosis
MS is sneaky. It is expert at evading detection and diagnosis, and often brings a host of invisible…
Unsure Which Way to Turn? Let an MS Navigator Guide You
A few years ago, after a fairly stable decade, my MS decided to shake things up. What began…
If We Took a Holiday (from Our Meds) It Could Be So Nice!
I was a teenager during the 1980s and cannot say the word “holiday” without Madonna’s song playing briefly in…
The Anniversary Effect: How Do You Remember Your Diagnosis Date?
Editor’s note: Marking the second MS diagnosis anniversary of our columnists in one week, Judy Lynn writes about the “Anniversary…
How Well Will MS and Jet Lag Play Together?
Diligent research and planning have left me confident in my ability to enjoy upcoming travels, while managing MS and…
Making Careful Travel Plans for MS Medications and Supplies
If I were playing “Chronic Disease Bingo,” I’d be a winner! In addition to MS, I have three other…