The MS Mom

I have MS, I'm a Mom...but there's more to the story

Chronic Illness

A New Phase, A New Focus

I had planned to retire this blog. There have been changes, but I didn't think I'd have much to talk about. My MS has transitioned from relapsing-remitting to secondary progressive. I thought, why write about my illness anymore? I pictured myself posting same as yesterday. My kids are no longer little boys. I've got teenagers, and I wondered what I could possibly post about the teenage … [Read more...] about A New Phase, A New Focus

Biotin and MS – What the Vitamin H Is Going On?

Biotin is the hot new word in multiple sclerosis research.  Current MS treatments play defense, reducing the number of attacks and further disease progression.  Biotin could finally turn MS treatment into offense. What’s biotin and why should I care? Biotin Known aliases: vitamin B7, vitamin H Current whereabouts: readily available in food, also seen on drugstore shelves Current … [Read more...] about Biotin and MS – What the Vitamin H Is Going On?

Beat the Heat

Welcome to mid-summer.  When the temperatures get this high, you’re wondering whether you could fry an egg on the sidewalk and are ready to try it. Add in the humidity, and you feel like you’re in a sauna as soon as you walk outside. Heat sensitivity is a common problem for people with MS. … [Read more...] about Beat the Heat

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