Infused
By Chernise Joseph I wanted to do some corny joke like, ‘Yep, that’s me! I bet you’re wondering how I got here,” for the photo from my infusion on Friday, but it seemed a little too double-edged…...
View ArticleMS & Acceptance
By: Brittany Quiroz, “A Hot MS” How do we really come to terms with accepting our new reality with an incurable progressive disability? Right off the bat we probably feel like we have been predisposed...
View ArticleHelpful Strategies Available Through MSAA’s Podcast Series
With MSAA’s 2024 MS Awareness Month campaign theme of “Improving Lives Through Supportive Connections,” we are proud to have introduced various initiatives throughout the month of March focused on the...
View ArticleWhat My MS Diagnosis Taught Me
By: Stacie Prada My multiple sclerosis diagnosis was sudden and unexpected. Unlike others who undergo years of testing, monitoring, and uncertainty, my diagnosis occurred within two months after a...
View ArticleTaking Control One Step At a Time
Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) frequently comes with unique challenges, and taking control of our lives looks different for everyone. Those who have a sense of control over their life are more...
View ArticleHow to Get Your Doctor to Listen
Doctor visits are never easy. Appointments can feel rushed, leaving you feeling unheard and unsupported. To find out what works best when folks with multiple sclerosis (MS) see a doctor, we reached out...
View ArticleStress & MS
By: Brittany Quiroz, “A Hot MS” I have sort of programmed myself to have a respect for the natural order of things in life. I’m one of the believers that everything happens for a reason. We are given...
View ArticleStress and Mindfulness
Stress is unfortunately inevitable. We all can experience stress in some form, and it can manifest itself into physical and further emotional distress as well. Multiple sclerosis patients especially...
View ArticleIncluding Stillness as a Fitness Goal
By: Stacie Prada April is National Stress Awareness Month, and it’s a perfect reminder for me to check in with my stress level. It’s an extra busy month for me each year meeting professional and...
View ArticleUnderstanding and Managing Stress
April is National Stress Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about stress, its impact on mental and physical health, and strategies to cope effectively. Stress is a universal...
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