November 14, 2016 Columns by Debi Wilson Pseudobulbar Affect and other rare MS conditions Multiple sclerosis, as with other neurological disorders, brings a lot of changes to our bodies. Many changes and symptoms are much more common than others. It is the lesser-known conditions that MS evokes that sparked my interest for…
November 7, 2016 Columns by Debi Wilson Us with MS – How Do People See Us? Years before I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, the administrator at my job assumed one day that I had been drinking or that I was on something. My balance was a little off and I bumped into a wall…
October 31, 2016 Columns by Debi Wilson Avoiding the Black Hole of MS Depression The black hole — that is the name I have given to my MS depression (yep, I name my depression. Doesn’t everyone?). It’s so easy to become depressed when you have MS. The disease is always on our…
October 24, 2016 Columns by Debi Wilson Fall Is Here … Not Literally, I Hope Fall is here and things are a little more slick. Walking for most of us with multiple sclerosis involves weakened legs and lack of balance. We have daily challenges getting around in good weather, let alone bad. Add a little…
October 17, 2016 Columns by Debi Wilson My MS and Faith of the Mustard Seed I have written nine articles so far with shared ideas of what has helped me in this overwhelming battle with multiple sclerosis. My experiences and successes are shared in the hope that others will be helped as well.
October 10, 2016 Columns by Debi Wilson Is Your MS Rocking Out on Heavy Metals? The jury is still out on the role, if any, that heavy metals play in multiple sclerosis. Many theories have been floating around for years regarding the possible connection between MS and dental amalgams, pesticides, additives to food, lead paint…
October 3, 2016 Columns by Debi Wilson What is Your Treatment Plan and Is It Helping Your MS? No matter what type of Multiple Sclerosis we have, all of us MS Warriors are in this fight together. Even though everyone’s MS battle is unique, and each of us have our own treatment plan, we all share a…
September 26, 2016 Columns by Debi Wilson Stress Less for Your MS! Chronic stress weakens the immune system and increases the risk for a number of illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes, and depression. Most research studies about the effects of stress on MS have been inconclusive, but one recent study…
September 19, 2016 Columns by Debi Wilson Give Your MS a Lift with Physical Therapy! When my doctor first recommended physical therapy for my MS, I must admit I was very hesitant —hesitant because I didn’t feel I could do it, and hesitant because I was afraid I would be embarrassed when I failed. As…
September 12, 2016 Columns by Debi Wilson Are You in the High Risk Category for Developing MS? Early detection is very important for any disease diagnosis. With Multiple Sclerosis, it gives you the opportunity to start a treatment plan early that may help with slowing the progression of the disease. Symptoms of MS vary widely from person…
September 6, 2016 Columns by Debi Wilson Feeling Your Way Through MS Brain Fog Thinking has become my second job. Never have I had to put so much effort into gathering my thoughts or comprehending the world around me as I do with MS. To say MS has changed my life in…
August 23, 2016 by Debi Wilson Don’t Let Your MS Bully You! Even before my 2010 Primary Progressive MS diagnosis, I was influenced by my inner voice. Way too many times I’ve given into my insecurities and visions of all the terrible scenarios that could occur. Everyone has that little voice. The…
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