An Anxiety Driven MS Odyssey: Jewelry
Episode 4: JewelryI am unsure whether or not I can blame my inability to place earrings through my pierced earlobes, or my difficulty with...
An Anxiety Driven MS Odyssey: Anxiety
Episode 3
I was diagnosed with Anxiety almost two years ago after a neuropsych test. Whether or not MS is the cause, I may never...
An Anxiety Driven MS Odyssey: Falling Behind
Episode 2
The weekend is upon us once again, and for my family it usually entails a junior boys’ league basketball game. We’re not a...
An Anxiety Driven MS Odyssey: The Diagnosis
EDITOR’s NOTE: This is the first edition in a new blog series by Flora E. Geronima.
Episode 1: The Diagnosis
I was diagnosed with relapse-remitting multiple sclerosis...
Choking and Gastric Issues with MS
That tummy or choking issue just might be your MS.DysphagiaYou may experience difficulty swallowing with MS, especially if you have brainstem involvement. Others can...
Stigma can cause depression in multiple sclerosis patients
People living with MS who reported higher levels of stigma.Washington: According to a study, the stigma of Multiple Sclerosis can increase the risk of...
Dysdiadochokinesia, a Symptom of Multiple Sclerosis: Causes, Tests, Treatment, and Exercises
Dysdiadochokinesia, which is a symptom of multiple sclerosis, can be overwhelming for those who suffer from it. Patients and their families often struggle to...
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Symptoms: Sexual Dysfunction
Males and females in the general population may experience sexual dysfunction. Some studies suggest it affects between 40 and 80 percent of women, and...
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Symptoms: Pruritus (Itching)
Overview: Pruritus (Itching)Similar to other neurological sensations and symptoms with multiple sclerosis such as burning, pain, pins and needles pruritus often comes on suddenly...
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Symptoms: Torso Tightness (aka: “MS Hug”)
Overview:The “MS Hug” or “girdling” as it is often referred to is a feeling of tightness occurring in a person’s chest, waist and/or torso...