Transverse Myelitis

Independence and MS

Cognitive issues are common with multiple sclerosis

On this day back in 1976, the Declaration of Independence was signed into law. Today, let’s look at a declaration of independence from five common symptoms of multiple sclerosis that I experienced and what it meant to me: Vision Problems Vision Problems are one of the most common symptoms associated with MS. I have had

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Happy Birthday Ted

Happy Birthday Ted - The story of how Matt got Ted is chronicled in Matt Cavallo’s memoir, The Dog Story: A Journey into a New Life with Multiple Sclerosis.

On Memorial Day of 2005, I was just discharged from the hospital after being treated for an acute onset of Transverse Myelitis. Earlier in the month, I had lost my ability to walk and go to the bathroom on my own. After being discharged from the hospital, I was still unable to walk without help.

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MS: A Real Pain in the Neck

Multiple Sclerosis: A Real Pain in the Neck

Some pain is obvious. When someone breaks a leg, the leg is put in a cast and the person is given crutches. When you look at a person hobbling around on crutches you feel immediate compassion because you can see the pain and discomfort the person is experiencing. This is not the case with chronic

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