Living with MS

MS Symptoms Decoded: 7 Powerful Similarities Men and Women Share

MS Symptoms Decoded: 7 Powerful Similarities Men and Women Share

MS Symptoms Decoded explores the shared experiences of men and women living with multiple sclerosis, revealing how this unpredictable condition affects the body in surprisingly similar ways. From fatigue and muscle weakness to numbness, vision problems and cognitive fog, many symptoms overlap across genders. While MS may present differently at times, the core challenges remain universal — and so does the strength it takes to live with them. This article brings clarity, compassion and practical insight to help make sense of MS symptoms, no matter who you are.

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Work Finance and MS: 5 Smart Strategies for Lasting Security

Work Finance and MS: 5 Smart Strategies for Lasting Security

Facing MS is tough enough—add financial stress, and it can feel unbearable. This honest post explores how we navigated mortgage fears, redundancy, and benefits to stay afloat and find relief. Work, finance and MS: a balancing act we had to master.

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Chronic Pain: 5 Powerful pain chronic bright spots

Chronic Pain: 5 Powerful pain chronic bright spots

Even when multiple sclerosis throws off your rhythm, there’s still joy to be found in the dance of daily life. In this lighthearted piece, I reflect on the odd, often awkward movements that MS brings—and how, sometimes, leaning into the absurdity can help us laugh, cope, and even pirouette through pain.

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Rhyming Wahls Protocol: 9 Uplifting, Mischievous Bright Spots

Rhyming Wahls Protocol: 9 Uplifting, Mischievous Bright Spots

Welcome to the lighter side of leafy greens. The Wahls Protocol is serious science — but who says you can’t serve it with a side of rhyme? In this post, we take the broccoli out of its comfort zone and give bone broth a beat, transforming nutrient-dense living into lyrical nonsense with just enough sense to nourish both body and soul. Whether you're following the protocol to the letter or still mistaking kale for garden weeds, these verses are here to lift your spirit and maybe even your mitochondria. Because sometimes healing needs a chuckle — and a rhyming spoonful of sardines.

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Growing Old Isn’t for Wimps: 7 Glorious Truths About Still Becoming More

Growing Old Isn’t for Wimps: 7 Glorious Truths About Still Becoming More

Growing old isn’t the gentle drift we’re sold — it’s a rollicking obstacle course of creaks, quirks, and unexpected laughs. From runaway teacups to musical ducks, it takes courage, humour, and a dash of mischief to age with style.

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Multiple Sclerosis Employment Rights: 5 Empowering Wins | Multiple Sclerosis Foundation

Multiple Sclerosis Employment Rights: 5 Empowering Wins | Multiple Sclerosis Foundation

Understanding your multiple sclerosis employment rights can make all the difference in protecting your career and wellbeing. From legal protections and workplace adjustments to vocational rehabilitation, knowing your rights ensures you can work with dignity, fairness, and the support you deserve

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Remote Work with MS: 7 Powerful Strategies for Thriving Daily

Remote Work with MS: 7 Powerful Strategies for Thriving Daily

Working from home can be a game-changer for people with MS—no commute, no awkward explanations, just the flexibility to manage symptoms like fatigue and brain fog on your terms. Discover how to find balance and avoid burnout in remote work life.

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When to Quit Working with MS: 7 Powerful Tips to Staying Resilient While Living with MS

When to Quit Working with MS: 7 Powerful Tips to Staying Resilient While Living with MS

Working with MS is a daily balancing act — from sudden fatigue to cognitive fog. This post explores how people with MS redefine employment, stay purposeful, and thrive in a world that often misunderstands what it means to work with multiple sclerosis.

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