Category: Multiple Sclerosis

  • Getting Strong: Exercises for MS

    Getting Strong: Exercises for MS

    Getting Strong: Exercises for MS Find the best exercises to do if you are living with MS or are a spoonie with another chronic illness. #multiplesclerosis should not keep you from exercising, in fact it should encourage you to exercise. Safety precautions and an overview of how to get strong, even with #MS or for…

  • MS, MRI and Claustrophobia: How to Rock It!

    MS, MRI and Claustrophobia: How to Rock It!

    MS, MRIs and Claustrophobia Top tips how to cope with an MRI when you have claustrophobia. How to deal with an MRI scan if you suffer from anxiety. An MS warrior shares her experience and ways to beat the claustrophobia monster to get your brain scan. Of course, these tips work for other spoonies too!…

  • LivingWithMS: How To Make Your Copaxone Shots An Effective Experience

    LivingWithMS: How To Make Your Copaxone Shots An Effective Experience

    Sharing my experience with Copaxone shots, after nine months of using them. This was written one day before my I gave myself my last shot. This article will empower you with the knowledge you need to seize each day and live life to the fullest, even with Copaxone. Let’s dive in! Republished and rewritten for…

  • Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail: Strong Focus On Whales and Epic Views

    Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail: Strong Focus On Whales and Epic Views

    The Makapu’u Lighthouse trail is one of the most popular hikes on Oahu, Hawai’i. What to expect on the hike and find out about the lighthouse. Is the Makapuu lighthouse trail easy or hard? How long is the hike? Can you see whales? What is the best time to see whales? Fresnel lens. National Historic…

  • The Ultimate Guide to Bungee-Jumping Off The Space Needle!

    The Ultimate Guide to Bungee-Jumping Off The Space Needle!

    Have you ever considered bungee jumping off the Space Needle!? When you travel to #Seattle, everyone tells you that you should visit the Space Needle. We took it one step further and ended up bungee-jumping off the Space Needle. Even with my multiple sclerosis! Go find out how I did this and put this on…

  • Travel with Copaxone – Tips & Advice for People with MS

    Travel with Copaxone – Tips & Advice for People with MS

    Travel With Copaxone Do you live with MS or with another spoonie chronic illness? Do you have multiple sclerosis and want to travel with Copaxone or other meds? A seasoned #MSwarrior shares her top tips for traveling with medication. TSA and needles. Learn from real life experiences visiting many countries and lots of security checks.…

  • How to Start Yoga (for Anyone, even if Living With MS)

    How to Start Yoga (for Anyone, even if Living With MS)

    Do not make my mistakes! Start yoga, whether living with MS or if you are a spoonie with another chronic illness. An MS-warrior shares her story and advice.

  • The 10 Best Travel Trips For MS Warriors

    The 10 Best Travel Trips For MS Warriors

    Travel With Multiple Sclerosis: Top Tips Real life experiences with MS travel by an #MSwarrior who has been living with #MultipleSclerosis for decades. Spoonies travel. The top travel tips, mistakes to avoid and lessons learned. How to deal with #TSA. How to pack your medication. Can you still travel when you have MS? What to…

  • Five Years after MS Diagnosis: Then and Now

    Five Years after MS Diagnosis: Then and Now

    A seasoned MS-warrior reflects on the five years since her multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Feeling blue back then, but fine now. How her life changed for the better during these years of living with MS. Getting fit and strong with yoga and hula hooping. Read and enjoy!

  • Be On Top Of The World! Hike Diamond Head.

    Be On Top Of The World! Hike Diamond Head.

    Top Tips for hiking Diamond Head Hawaii, both with and without MS. How long does it take? How hard is the hike? What is the best time to visit Diamond Head State Monument? Is the trail ADA accessible?