February 7, 2024 Columns by Mike Parker Excursions require extra planning for those with mobility issues Summer planning has started for my family, which means trying to arrange trips and time together. Before I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), we could simply book an excursion that looked enjoyable. But now, thanks to my mobility issues, planning is slightly tricker. In the…
July 6, 2022 Columns by Beth Ullah While Living With MS, Good Planning Is Key to Avoiding Chaos āWithout leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning.ā ā Gloria Steinem For as long as I can remember, my father has always had a saying: “Perfect planning prevents piss-poor performance.” Much to my husband’s frustration, though, I’m still…
August 6, 2021 Columns by Jamie Hughes Being Prepared Can Help Us Succeed This week, my sons returned to school. Both are now in middle school, and let me tell you, this freaks me out deeply as a mother. When we adopted them, the younger boy was only beginning kindergarten, and today, I sent him into the unknown hallways of sixth grade. (Granted,…
January 26, 2021 Columns by Jessie Ace The Trick That Helps Me Manage My Fatigue I have a secret. You may roll your eyes at me when you hear this one.Ā It’s how I juggle spending time with family and friends, running a business, and exercising while managing fatigue. If you know me, you know my secret. Or…
July 26, 2017 Columns by Judy Lynn 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 done my due diligence (see “Cruising Solutions“), I was prepared with an over-the-counter medication, as well as some extra baclofen. Both were recommended by my pharmacist to help curb…
March 8, 2017 Columns by Judy Lynn Making Careful Travel Plans for MS Medications and Supplies If I were playing āChronic Disease Bingo,ā I’d be a winner! In addition to MS, I have three other chronic health conditions. While that may sound bad, itās not unusual in the world of autoimmune disease, and I consider myself fairly healthy. This is thanks partly to attitude, but…