by Admin Account | Feb 21, 2018 | Learning
Since there is not a definitive test for MS, it can be quite difficult to diagnose the disease. The fact that many of the symptoms of MS can be the result of other conditions, makes arriving upon a diagnosis even more complicated. However, if you are experiencing...
by Admin Account | Feb 14, 2018 | Learning
Although there is currently no cure for MS, there are a variety of medications used to treat the disease. These treatments fall into three main categories including drugs that modify the progression of the disease, drugs that treat MS flare-ups, and drugs that treat...
by Admin Account | Feb 6, 2018 | Learning
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition in which the immune system attacks the central nervous system affecting the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord. This, in turn, results in “communication problems” between the brain and body as well as nerve damage and...
by Diana Frustaci | May 5, 2017 | MCP Interactive
MyCounterpane has partnered with Erika Lyons Richardson to bring you a question that is vital aspect when you live with multiple sclerosis: the empathy you receive from others. While many MSers report that those around them don’t understand their MS, empathy...
by Diana Frustaci | May 5, 2017 | MCP Interactive
The House voted 217 to 213 to pass the GOP health-care law, designed to replace Obamacare. The bill now goes to the Senate. According to CNN, “The Trump administration’s American Health Care Act — which squeaked through in the House on Thursday but...
by Diana Frustaci | May 2, 2017 | MCP Interactive
What is on your mind while at MS hope day? We are taking the time to ask our MCP users about their thoughts while they attended MS hope day. As an MCP user, you too can share your ideas and thoughts with other users through our platform. So, what was on your mind...
by Diana Frustaci | May 1, 2017 | MCP Interactive
MyCounterpane has reunited with Heather Leffel once again to ask an important question that is a challenging aspect of living with a chronic illness such as multiple sclerosis: employment. Whether you had a career you loved or a part-time job that helped pay the...
by user | Apr 13, 2017 | One On One
Kate Milliken talks with Amy Gurowitz, one of the first veterans of MS she met. Amy is a mom and MS advocate and was diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting MS in 1988. Amy’s MS has progressed, and she is now using cannabis....
by Kate Milliken | Apr 13, 2017 | MCP Interactive, One On One
In the past few years, Amy Gurowitz’s MS has been progressing and Amy was finding nothing was helping her improve- until cannabis. Hear how the use of medical marijuana has been transformative....
by user | Mar 31, 2017 | One On One
Kate Milliken sat down with Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Jason DaSilva to discuss his film, When I Walk, his life with multiple sclerosis, and what he’s up to next. Hint: He’s not slowing down anytime soon. ...
