December 17, 2018 Columns by Debi Wilson Grieving Loss in a Year of Change and MS Dealing with bundled change, loss, and multiple sclerosis (MS) has turned out to be more of a challenge than I could have imagined, and I have not been very good at it. Coming to terms…
December 3, 2018 Columns by Debi Wilson Recognizing and Avoiding MS Triggers to Prevent Exacerbations I remember the feeling of having a terrible cold or flu before I had multiple sclerosis (MS). The stuffy nose that made breathing nearly impossible. That elusive tickle in the back of my throat combined with a hacking…
November 19, 2018 Columns by Debi Wilson MS-related Vertigo: What Can You Do? I’ve never liked carnival rides (except for roller coasters) because they make me dizzy. Walking sideways, feeling nauseous, and turning green is not my idea of a fun time! So, I go out of my way to avoid…
November 12, 2018 Columns by Debi Wilson Do Noise and Crowds Affect You More with MS? Venturing into the world can be overwhelming with multiple sclerosis (MS). Crowds and noise can overload my compromised nervous system, and even my home sanctuary can induce stress when kids, animals, and electronics are present. While others…
October 22, 2018 Columns by Debi Wilson With MS, the Energy Vortex Is Real Asking for assistance is not my favorite thing to do. But frequently, I do ask. The extra help aids in conserving my energy. Some people may feel my energy conservation requests resemble a lazy scam of sorts but,…
October 15, 2018 Columns by Debi Wilson PPMS Suddenly and Spontaneously Surges My Symptoms When I was diagnosed in 2010 with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS), I didn’t know what to expect. It quickly became apparent that my doctors didn’t know, either. I’m sure they could…
October 8, 2018 Columns by Debi Wilson October Is National Disability Employment Awareness Month Everything can be more challenging when you have a disability, and being part of the workforce can add even more challenges. The month of October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and according to the U.S. Department…
October 1, 2018 Columns by Debi Wilson Neglecting Your Dental Hygiene Can Hurt Your MS Dental hygiene is not a high priority for some people. Brushing, flossing, dental checkups, and cleanings are often overlooked or avoided. For those with a disability, keeping up with a dental care routine can be incredibly challenging. While…
September 17, 2018 Columns by Debi Wilson This Is What Excites Me About Remyelination Therapy Research Remyelination therapies are on the horizon as an innovative multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment, according to my neurologist. These therapies have been on my radar the last few years, but to hear my neurologist say they could soon be…
August 20, 2018 Columns by Debi Wilson Deciding if Ocrevus Is Right When You’re Over 55 As a 61-year-old woman diagnosed in 2010 with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS), I was overjoyed when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the therapy Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) in March 2017. Because Ocrevus is the first…
August 13, 2018 Columns by Debi Wilson MS Lesions and Silent Inflammation Multiple sclerosis (MS) consists of more than lesions; it also comprises silent inflammation. Lesions seem to get all the attention, as they are photographed and flashy, and the main topic in MS circles. But silent inflammation is what…
August 6, 2018 Columns by Debi Wilson Living With MS and Remaining Positive Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) could be compared to having an annoying house guest who never leaves. You can tolerate them at first, but soon your nerves and resilience wear thin. You try to accept and adapt to…
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