Multiple Sclerosis
Best MS Blogs of 2012
Multiple sclerosis can be a painful, frustrating, and isolating condition. Despite its ability to strain and stress the best parts of life, it can also force its owners into stronger, more meaningful approaches to life.
The talented writers in this list make MS a whole new ballgame. Instead of wallowing in despair and exasperation, these brave individuals have forged works of art in the online telling of their personal stories. Read on to see what is in store for the smart MS site hunter.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society runs a fabulous, informative, and creative blog that will appeal to all people with MS. Not only does it offer practical tips for managing life with this illness, it also provides valuable information on taking care of your health, understanding the latest research, and staying aware of activism activities.
Find out how you can get connected to the MS community and improve your life by visiting this excellent blog. Learn from others’ experiences and revel in the rich variety of high-quality support and education available on this blog.
Wheelchair Kamikaze
Marc, the self-proclaimed Wheelchair Kamikaze, brings readers on a wild adventure through his life with MS. He analyzes the latest relevant news, dishes insightful personal reflections, and rewards readers with clever, creative prose.
As talented as writers get, Marc takes the cake for his discerning viewpoints on everything from the healthcare system to the ins and outs of a naturopathic treatment option. Find your MS online niche at Marc’s fantastic Wheelchair Kamikaze blog.
The Lesion Journals
Christie Germans brings her MS story to the world in her stellar chronicles of life with a chronic illness. The Lesion Journals give voice to her experiences, emotions, and endeavors to live joyfully and actively with MS.
Join Christie in her efforts to find the fun in everything, and take solace in the sense of companionship and camaraderie her blog offers. Check out the latest entry in The Lesion Journals, connect with an online MS pal, and get a bit of inspiration for a miraculous MS life of your own!
My MS Blog
The Multiple Sclerosis Trust Blog runs a mile a minute, just like many of its users. The My MS Blog of the MS Trust brings readers together in an energetic, inclusive, and encouraging online community. It offers a wonderful variety of relevant and unique posts that inspire those with MS to live life to the fullest.
Stop by the blog for an awe-inspiring look at the amazing feats accomplished by individuals with MS. Find a family-friendly, welcoming site that provides readers with a variety of other resources, such as the latest research, information from health professionals, and MS activism.
The Self-Healing Coach
Meet Karen Gordon, The Self-Healing Coach. This vibrant, upbeat blogger brings big news to people with MS: allopathic medicine doesn’t have to be your only hope. Instead of resigning herself to a life of poorly managed symptoms and pharmaceuticals, Karen has branched out to explore the world of self-healing and alternative MS therapies.
Join her in her goal to achieve real health, to break away from the limits on activity and wellbeing that an MS diagnosis can often inspire. Enjoy her fresh take on all things MS, and learn a lot about life, hope, and healing along the way.
Word Salads or the Demyelination of Me
In Word Salads or the Demyelination of Me, a sincere blogger offers a heartwarming—and at times heart-wrenching—look into life with MS and everything else the world can dish out. From doctor appointments to losing a child to alcoholism, this talented blogger and photographer shares her real life story with the world.
Find out what keeps this lady ticking, and cheer her on to the life and love that everyone deserves. Make sense of your own diagnosis by following this talented blogger as she navigates the challenges that come with a million post-MS ups and downs.
Navigating the Journey of MS
Cathy is the spirited blogger behind Navigating the Journey of MS, detailing her personal feats and frustrations as a new MS-related business owner and wellness-seeker. She offers readers a refreshing dose of sanity and fun in her posts, staying active and promoting the good life.
Short, upbeat posts meet common-sense reflections and killer MS insight. Let Cathy connect you to your inner champion, and follow her on her own exciting journey through life with MS.
A Short in the Cord
Joan is the brain behind the beautiful MS blog, A Short in the Cord. This talented photographer and inspiring MS writer weaves a colorful, thoughtful patchwork of reflections on life with MS and a passion for bird watching.
This blog blends activism and awareness with meaningful discussions of the day-to-day challenges of a life with chronic illness and chronic hope. Join Joan in a race to find the beauty and simplicity that fills the world.
Brass and Ivory: Life with MS & RA
Lisa Emrich is the amazing mind behind the wonderful Brass and Ivory: Life with MS & RA. Lisa’s creative genius helps show readers a fun, balanced approach to life with chronic illness.
Brass and Ivory allows Lisa to open her world of personal reflections and MS updates to readers everywhere. She weaves a powerful and compelling story, and makes huge strides for the MS community as a whole through this blog and her other endeavor: Carnival of MS Bloggers. Thank you, Lisa, for all you do—you are one musician and writer who has certainly found her MS muse!
Living! with MS
Nadja Yse Stringer is one inspirational, sassy lady! This perky, positive blogger shows readers what it really means to be Living! With MS. Her passion for fashion, yoga, and life in general leads readers on a playful but honest journey toward self-discovery, spirited living, and wellbeing with MS.
Find out how Nadja creates a fantastic world both in her personal life and on her blog by following her clever posts and artsy updates. Enjoy the experience as she breathes life into your own efforts at building happiness and health despite MS.
Carnival of MS Bloggers
If you are looking for a one-stop blog that offers a collection of the best MS posts on the web, look no further. Carnival of MS Bloggers brings together the latest MS blog prose, poems, and reflections that offer the most value and meaning for readers.
Absolutely add this blog to your list of Favorites—you won’t be sorry. Lisa Emrich, the remarkable mind behind Brass and Ivory, has developed a terrific concept and executed it flawlessly. Join Lisa and hundreds of other MS readers and bloggers at the Carnival.
activisMS
Individuals with MS in the Carolinas have a powerful advocate in the writers at activisMS. This vibrant online community offers support, advice, and practical information that encompass every aspect of life for people with MS and their loved ones.
Find out what is happening politically in the world of MS, and make an activist out of yourself and others. Keep tabs on MS awareness events, and help make a difference in the MS community by keeping your mouse regularly clicking on activisMS.
I'm an MS Activist Blog
The I’m an MS Activist Blog, run by the public policy office of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, offers readers the information and advice they need to help bring change and improvement to the world of MS policy. Learn how to join the activism scene and advocate for MS patients everywhere.
This blog keeps you informed, educated, and connected with the MS activist community that works hard every day. These bloggers have the best interest of their readers with MS in mind, and if they have their way, they will make activists out of each and every one of them!
MS Recovery Diet
Dedicated to spreading the word about how she began recovering from crippling MS symptoms, blogger Judi Bachrach joins Ann Sawyer in the promotion of the MS Recovery Diet. Find out which food groups to avoid and how to identify other trigger foods that may be aggravating your MS symptoms.
Learn how to perform an elimination diet customized for people with MS, and even participate in the site’s forum to discuss questions, concerns, or personal improvements from your experimentation with the MS Recovery Diet. Give it a try, and tune into this unique blog for a fresh take on battling MS—for real.
Brokenclay
Brokenclay is a remarkable blog—no bones about it. This MS patient, wheelchair user, mother, wife, software engineer, singer, athlete, and traveler extraordinaire means business! Katja’s thoughtful, practical, and varied reflections offer her readers a glimpse into a life experience not defined by disability, but different because of it.
Katj’s activism is making a difference for travelers in wheelchairs and people with disabilities from all walks of life. Her stories expose the changing matters of importance in the world of MS and in terms of aging and personal growth. Bookmark it—now.
Everyone Here is Jim Dandy
Philosopher and commentator on life and world matters, this Bali resident talks of MS, family, travel, and more on his captivating blog, Everyone Here is Jim Dandy. Richard Boughton shares his thoughts and gives readers a compelling look at issues that span from Indonesia to your own home.
This passionate writer mulls over big topics but keeps things personal and approachable. Follow his work and his interesting story, and see how this inspiring man has turned the mountain of MS into a molehill.
Healing Through Multiple Sclerosis
Cathy Aten brings MS to life—and art! Her poetry, sculpture, painting, and writing all find a happy home at her blog, Healing Through Multiple Sclerosis. This creative soul makes meaning out of MS, and through her grace, serenity, and creativity, helps her readers do the same.
Find out how healing a shared moment with a kindred spirit can be. Stop by, take a look at her fabulous works of art, and feel yourself take comfort in the reflections that speak as much of her own soul as of yours.
Wobbly Teetering Blogging
Artsy, spunky, and more than a little bit fun, this shoe-obsessed blogger takes MS to task on Wobbly Teetering Blogging. Che Koala brings her musings, MS updates, and crazy shoe photos to readers with some major pizzazz.
From rollators to conferences to majorly high-heeled travel shoes, Che dishes and deals the MS world a new one from her home in Australia. Learning and living the best life possible despite her condition, this diva dominates her online realm and offers readers a real treat.
Visit the MS Community Through These Blogs
Thanks to these hard-working, award-winning bloggers, the MS community has a vibrant and growing community of online support and activism. Lend your voice to the cry for recognition and a healthier future.
Peruse these top MS blogs to find companionship, advice, encouragement, and inspiration. Then, cheer these writers on and let them know how much you appreciate their efforts and openness and honesty. Find your home in the work of these fantastic writers, and consider adding your own to the mix!
