Multiple Sclerosis, Not Today MS, Uncategorized

Medication/Supplement Breakdown

***DISCLAIMER*** I do not have a medical degree (shocker), so I cannot give you sound medical advice. I can only share my experience and encourage you to talk to your doctors if you have questions or concerns. There is no substitute for amazing doctors. This is my CURRENT run down of medications and vitamin supplements… Continue reading Medication/Supplement Breakdown

Multiple Sclerosis, Not Today MS, Uncategorized

MRI Madness

For many, March is all about March Madness... basketball, tournaments, spring, fun! For me, it's quite a bit different. March is all about MRI Madness in our house. Time for the pre-authorizations, phone calls from insurance companies verifying my very expensive scan, expensive copay's, messaging my favorite MRI tech to make sure she's working during… Continue reading MRI Madness

Faith, Multiple Sclerosis, Uncategorized

What’s it like to be a caregiver?

My husband, Brian, is my best friend and the most selfless person I know. I don't know how I would have been able to navigate the past three and a half years without him by my side. I've told him from the beginning that I wouldn't trade places with him for all the money in… Continue reading What’s it like to be a caregiver?

Multiple Sclerosis, Not Today MS, Uncategorized

Tecfidera

***Let's begin this post with a little disclaimer... I'm not a doctor. I am not any kind of replacement for your neurologist's advice. This is my personal experience and hopefully by reading it, you will know what questions to ask your doctor. Whatever you do, get a neurologist you TRUST and ask all the questions… Continue reading Tecfidera

I like foods, Multiple Sclerosis, Not Today MS, Uncategorized

New Tecfidera Routine!

So, y'all non-MS'ers, sorry this post won't be of any use to you. You're welcome to read if you enjoy reading about my personal medical/food experiments :). SO. If you are new to Tec or a Tec veteran, you've likely dealt with all the fun side-effects. I almost didn't make it through the first month… Continue reading New Tecfidera Routine!