MS & Me

I miss my heels. There, I’ve said it.

I was never one for those wickedly-towering stiletto spindles, just the comforting ‘lift’ a beautiful pair of Italian-crafted leather boots with a decent height gave me.

It’s a question many of us ask when diagnosed. While MS does not affect your fertility, there are still many considerations to make when thinking about starting a family; from what to do about medication to managing your fatigue and symptoms after the baby is born. Here Keith and Rosie discuss their experiences.

Teresa McShane talks about MS Fatigue, the debilitating effects it can have on life and tips on how to manage it.

This week Grace Kavanagh shares her personal experiences with memory and cognition and the coping strategies she uses.

This week Katie St Lawrence talks about MS and bargaining with doctors, the universe and herself.

This week Declan Groeger shares some useful tips and advice when travelling with MS.

Emma Rogan writes about Pride. The MS community is a mix of humanity- straight, LGBTI, different ethnicities, cultures and experiences. For Emma, the power of the MS community, the value of being visible and the progress in patient empowerment is worth celebrating. 

This week Rosie Farrell talks about grief and in particular, how she has dealt with depression. Read on for an enlightening piece on what can be a very challenging experience. 

On Father's Day blogger Niall McGahon shares his thoughts on life with MS and with being a Dad to Seán (2 years old) and newborn Robyn.