... It was probably one of the hardest things to have to do next. Be patient with yourself. Not every day is going to look the same. Some days you might feel invincible and others you don't even want to get out of bed. Give yourself grace, and keep fighting because you're definitely, definitely not alone. ...
How I Got Over My Fear of Needles To Have My Best Shot With MS
... It was probably one of the hardest things to have to do next. Be patient with yourself. Not every day is going to look the same. Some days you might feel invincible and others you don't even want to get out of bed. Give yourself grace, and keep fighting because you're definitely, definitely not alone. ...
... But I know for sure that my mindset has helped me learn to follow this journey in a more peaceful way.My Perspective articles discuss multiple sclerosis from a specific point of view. My Perspective articles don’t reflect the opinions of MyMSTeam staff, medical experts, partners, advertisers, or sponsors. ...
How I Embraced MS as My Best Friend — Not My Enemy
... But I know for sure that my mindset has helped me learn to follow this journey in a more peaceful way.My Perspective articles discuss multiple sclerosis from a specific point of view. My Perspective articles don’t reflect the opinions of MyMSTeam staff, medical experts, partners, advertisers, or sponsors. ...
... “Before I got MS, I wasn’t the type of person to ask for help. I’d try to power through it and do it alone,” she said. “Now there’s more of an incentive to talk about what’s going on and ask for help. ...
How I Learned To Listen to My Body With MS
... “Before I got MS, I wasn’t the type of person to ask for help. I’d try to power through it and do it alone,” she said. “Now there’s more of an incentive to talk about what’s going on and ask for help. ...
... Your baby’s age, health, and whether they were born pre-term may also influence the decision to breast feed while treating your MS. To determine what’s right for you and your baby, we encourage you to speak with your doctors and your baby’s pediatrician regarding your options.WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION? ...
Can I Breastfeed While Treating My MS?
... Your baby’s age, health, and whether they were born pre-term may also influence the decision to breast feed while treating your MS. To determine what’s right for you and your baby, we encourage you to speak with your doctors and your baby’s pediatrician regarding your options.WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION? ...
... Honesty is the best policy. This, I will admit, requires quite a bit of humility. No, it’s not easy to admit the most difficult parts of yourself. I sometimes think of MS as being like the items in my junk drawer. It’s usually somewhere out of sight, and inside it, you can find the most random objects. ...
Ask the MS Warrior: How I Explain My ‘Bad Days’ to Others
... Honesty is the best policy. This, I will admit, requires quite a bit of humility. No, it’s not easy to admit the most difficult parts of yourself. I sometimes think of MS as being like the items in my junk drawer. It’s usually somewhere out of sight, and inside it, you can find the most random objects. ...
... Also, I heard that to really curb MS symptoms, I’d need to take an even higher dosage, which would have been price prohibitive, since CBD is not covered by insurance.So I backed off and now rely exclusively on my prescription spasticity medication, more for a decent night’s sleep. ...
Posted 12/07/2021
My Experience With CBD for MS
... Also, I heard that to really curb MS symptoms, I’d need to take an even higher dosage, which would have been price prohibitive, since CBD is not covered by insurance.So I backed off and now rely exclusively on my prescription spasticity medication, more for a decent night’s sleep. ...
Posted 12/07/2021
... But now I have to ask myself: Is it in my best interest to put myself on a giant floating object with 50-plus other people when I have balance and mobility issues? Not so much. But there’s nothing stopping me from strapping myself to the side of the boat or posting up in a deck chair instead. ...
Ask the MS Warrior: How I Continue Practicing My Favorite Hobbies
... But now I have to ask myself: Is it in my best interest to put myself on a giant floating object with 50-plus other people when I have balance and mobility issues? Not so much. But there’s nothing stopping me from strapping myself to the side of the boat or posting up in a deck chair instead. ...
... So it’s really nice that I’ve experienced different things that I wouldn’t have set aside time for before.I’m interested in hearing which positives other people have found from their MS diagnoses, so please comment to share your contributions! My Perspective articles discuss multiple sclerosis from a specific point of view. ...
3 Positives That Have Come From My MS Diagnosis
... So it’s really nice that I’ve experienced different things that I wouldn’t have set aside time for before.I’m interested in hearing which positives other people have found from their MS diagnoses, so please comment to share your contributions! My Perspective articles discuss multiple sclerosis from a specific point of view. ...
... I feel better when I follow my plan — proud of myself and less burdened by bloat and heaviness. And hopefully, one day, I won’t look for ice cream when I’m having a down moment. MyMSTeam columnists discuss multiple sclerosis from a specific point of view. ...
Posted 10/27/2021
Adjusting My Diet To Improve My Health
... I feel better when I follow my plan — proud of myself and less burdened by bloat and heaviness. And hopefully, one day, I won’t look for ice cream when I’m having a down moment. MyMSTeam columnists discuss multiple sclerosis from a specific point of view. ...
Posted 10/27/2021
... “I want others who have multiple sclerosis to know that the treatment journey is really tricky, but it’s really important to listen to what the doctors say about it and what they recommend,” she said. “I think some of the worst things that I did when I first got MS was start Googling it and looking at YouTube videos. ...
My Advocacy Tips: Taking Care of Future Me With MS
... “I want others who have multiple sclerosis to know that the treatment journey is really tricky, but it’s really important to listen to what the doctors say about it and what they recommend,” she said. “I think some of the worst things that I did when I first got MS was start Googling it and looking at YouTube videos. ...
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