March 14, 2018 Columns 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. MS had arrived with several active lesions in my brain, including one in the brainstem, which affected my balance…
February 21, 2018 Columns by Judy Lynn ‘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 while you power through this cold slog of February, allow me to recommend a cup of tea and a…
February 7, 2018 Columns by Judy Lynn Carded at Costco I was carded while at Costco with my son just before Christmas. Normally, I’m flattered when asked for ID, but this time was different. The request wasn’t from the cashier as my vodka rolled by, snug between the…
January 24, 2018 Columns by Judy Lynn 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 response divided between those who thought it sounded like terrible torture and those who agreed it was torture but…
January 17, 2018 Columns by Judy Lynn 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 lies in finding community and shared experience. Last month’s column discussed the chronic tightness and pain I experience. I…
December 20, 2017 Columns by Judy Lynn Free Your Fascia! One of the most frustrating aspects of my MS is a frequent feeling of tightness and pain. The sensations may be in my arms, legs, or even in the trunk of my body in the form of the…
November 29, 2017 Columns by Judy Lynn 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 more important for people with MS. Exercise has been shown to improve balance, strengthen brain…
November 8, 2017 Columns by Judy Lynn 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 first snowfall of the season, I was reminded that it is the time to give my immune system some…
October 25, 2017 Columns by Judy Lynn Friendships and MS Maintaining friendships can be challenging for those with a chronic illness. It may be difficult for friends to understand the changes that take place because of MS. Some changes are quite sudden and visible, others sneak in slowly.
October 11, 2017 Columns by Judy Lynn 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 Disabilities Act allows for an employee to request reasonable accommodations from their employer. Included in the act are…
September 20, 2017 Columns by Judy Lynn 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 volunteered at Bike MS a hundred miles away from my house. I interacted with others during the day and…
April 18, 2024 Columns by Benjamin Hofmeister Learning how to write a ‘SOAP’ note feels different after an MS diagnosis
April 15, 2024 Columns by Leigh Anne Nelson What does ‘delicate balance’ mean in my life with multiple sclerosis?
