Category: Understanding MS
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My Annual MRI 2023 and 1 Year on Kesimpta
It’s that time of year again, I had my annual MRI. I always hate MRI day, but it also seems to keep getting easier and easier the more I do it. This year they actually let me do my MRI in the newer fancier machines. I thought they were going to offer to put on…
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About Kesimpta and Helpful Tips
I know that there are people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) starting to find my blog and are curious about my experience with Kesimpta. This blog is going to be more informative for those who have MS and are considering starting Kesimtpa. One of the most helpful things in my own journey has been to join…
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Starting My New Treatment, Kesimpta
I started my new disease-modifying therapy, Kesimpta, in August. I have been doing my best to learn all about it and I am sure there is still plenty to learn and understand. I have also been trying to learn all the tips and tricks to make sure I have minimal side effects. About Ocrevus and…
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Quick Update and Common Questions Regarding My Multiple Sclerosis
It has been quite some time since I have shared any sort of update on my Multiple Sclerosis health. I notice sometimes friends and family are nervous to ask and/or people will mention that no news, must be good news. And so far, you are right. The fact that you haven’t heard much from me…
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Multiple Sclerosis Recap for World MS Day
A little over two years ago I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). As a reminder, or for those who have yet to read my story, I had my first relapse back in 2017 when I lost my eyesight. Yes, you read that correctly. My optic nerves swelled up and my eyes and brain were…
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The Pros and Cons of Disease-Modifying Therapies
Meeting with a Neurologist There are so many things that are different about a specialty doctor for an autoimmune disease that you don’t necessarily realize until you have one. For instance, it feels like every time I have an appointment they block out about 2 hours for my appointments. They know that these appointments often…
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Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and Walk for MS
It is just about Springtime and that to me also means time for MS Awareness! March is MS Awareness Month, and MS Awareness Week is this week, March 7-15! In April I am hoping you will join me for the MS Awareness Walk and in May we have World MS Day. Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Campaign…
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Managing My MS in the Summer Heat
Summertime in Washington I have always loved the summer months in Washington, being outside in the warm sunshine, getting fresh air. As a kid, I would spend hours playing outside in the backyard, going in the pool, making these huge chalk villages with the neighbor kids that we would later ride around and play pretend…
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Coronavirus and Multiple Sclerosis
Coronavirus Pandemic & MS Here we are in April of 2020 in the middle of a global pandemic. The state of Washington is under a stay-at-home order as are many other states (but not all). It is absolutely crazy to me how unprepared we are for the scenario unfolding. I always believed that the United…
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Quick Update & MS Awareness Week
Quick Personal Update Our baby girl, Audrey Jean Larsen, arrived on February 19, 2020. We are so in love and enjoying all of the baby snuggles. It is definitely different this time around trying to figure out how to manage caring for a newborn and a toddler at the same time. So far, Luke has…