Sick and Tired
It’s been twelve years since I received my diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. I try to be positive, I really do; I try to view MS as just a part of …
MS is Like Mountain Climbing
Have you ever climbed a mountain? I have! Last weekend I was tricked into climbing a mountain and let me tell you, that shit is hard! My boyfriend and I thought …
Aby- The All New MS App
I was recently made aware of a new app developed for individuals with MS. I have been playing around with it and was asked to give my feedback. Personally, I …
HSCT – The Journey Officially Begins
Last Friday, I officially met with my hematologists and I received the approval to move forward with HSCT!!! I am equally scared and excited for the long journey ahead. …
A Boy and his Bike
For the entirety of my life, my mother has lived with MS. It has always affected my family, and it is something that I wanted to make an impact with. …
MS Science Blog: Stem Cell and Chemotherapy the truth
MS is currently classified as an autoimmune disease where one’s own immune cells attack the brain and spinal cord. These attacks can cause damage to the myelin, the protective layer …
MS: My Fight For Mental Health
Thank you the MS Society of Canada for inviting me to be such a big part of the #mentalhealth day! Multiple sclerosis can be an isolating disease – you can …
Fight MS: How I Define Healthy
I wasn’t always this keen or knowledgeable about health and fitness. Before being diagnosed with MS, working out and eating a good diet was cast in the superficial light of …
Cheers to Dodgeball
Let’s start this off with a brutally honest confession – I ate my face off and barely moved from my couch for a two-week staycation over the holiday season. I …
My Stem Cell Choice
As I have hinted at in the previous posts, I have been faced with many medical decisions lately. On December 11th my doctor called me with the results from my MRI …