What Being a Dad with MS Means to Me

Being a dad with multiple sclerosis means you're fatigued but you don't mind sharing your bed

Mason, my oldest son, overheard me and my brother talking about my aunt Loretta and MS. When he asked why he had never met her, we told him that she passed away due to complications of multiple sclerosis. He became very emotional over this, not wanting to lose me the same way my cousins lost … Read more

MSAA Reblog: Celebrating My Birthday Despite MS

Celebrating My Birthday Despite multiple sclerosis

When you are living with multiple sclerosis sometimes you don’t feel like celebrating. Especially, if you live near Phoenix and high temperature on the day of your celebration was 111 degrees. I was feeling fatigued, overheated and wanted to stay in bed all day. I was considering cancelling the dinner, but there was one party … Read more

Denna’s Story: Living with MS and Narcolepsy

Denna’s Story: Living with Multiple Sclerosis and Narcolepsy

One of the major symptoms of multiple sclerosis is fatigue. According to the National MS Society, fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of MS, occurring in about 80 percent of people. Fatigue can cause problems at home, in personal relationships and at work. The problems at work can affect performance and decision making … Read more