Category: Multiple Sclerosis
Behind the illness (I’m more than my MS)
I share a lot here about my life with MS and how my illness has transformed me (for both good and bad) over the last couple of years. It’s important to remember though who I was before my illness and… Read the rest
What it’s really like to have a MS relapse
MS relapses can be devastating, life-altering events which, depending on severity, can result in a sudden and rapid increase in disability. One day you could be going about life as normal and the next your life as you knew it … Read the rest
My MS hurdles- Part 6: Parenting with a chronic illness
This is an emotional topic for me and I’m sure for any other chronically ill person who is either a parent or would love the opportunity to become one.
When it comes to parenting with a chronic illness, the vast … Read the rest
My MS hurdles- Part 5: Living with brain fog and fatigue
Brain fog and fatigue are two common symptoms of MS and I live with both daily. Since my last BIG relapse 18 months ago they have invaded my life, squashed my dreams and completely turned my plans upside down.
Yet … Read the rest
My MS hurdles- Part 4: Taking Tysabri to treat MS
A very warm welcome to the fourth article in my series exploring the different MS hurdles I face in life. In this article I’ll be sharing my experiences of taking Tysabri as a treatment to reduce my MS relapses over … Read the rest