Unbelievable. I was really hopeful about working with The Partner’s MS Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, but my primary care offices “cannot refer me”. . .they can only refer me to Tufts. And to make matters worse, the referral department has to make my appointment.  I do not understand why I cannot make the [...]

Life on the Swank MS Diet is not so bad.  It is extremely low in saturated and trans fats, high in fruits and vegetables, excludes processed sugars, and includes four ‘heart-healthy’ supplements.  I already feel as though I have more energy and a better attitude. Physical therapy is going well.  My  physical therapist is fabulous. [...]

We arrived early.  One of the wall plaques informed us that he specialized in child neurology.  Not exactly what I was expecting, but not the end of the world.  As long as he can provide more information about how ‘bad’ my MS is and can help guide me to an appropriate disease modifying medication. The receptionist [...]

I have MS.  My leg will never get better.  There is no cure.  I could go blind.  I may not be able to drive.  To walk.  To play.  To work.  To travel.  To enjoy my children the way I had planned. Research.  Read.  Digest.  Make a plan.  There must be something I can do.  I [...]