There is so much uncertainty and so much you cannot control about living with Multiple Sclerosis. Sure, you can take a disease-modifying therapy in an attempt to slow down the progression of the disease. Or you can exercise, watch your…
Diapers. Really? Ugh! Maybe my fellow Multiple Sclerosis support group member had no problem referring to incontinence products as “diapers,” but that term struck a nerve with me. Choice of words matter, and I was not having it or hearing…
The Digmanns are joined in their home studio by a surprise guest, Producer Ryan! They mostly ramble, as is Ryan’s mode of communication.Topics covered include: Complete randomness, childhood memories, childhood injuries, toxic positivity, movie remakes, heat management as you age,…
MS advocate, founder of Must Stop MS and #ChatMS Randy Patrick didn’t let his Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis stop him. In fact, his diagnosis was the beginning of his story and mission – to raise awareness and provide support for the…
Think about the different cliches that relate to outward appearances. Here are a few to get your mind going: • “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” • “Looks can be deceiving.” • “It’s better to look good than to…
After having our 2007 accessible minivan serviced before Dan and I made the road trip back to Iowa, we learned that our beloved Casper was questionable to make our 1,000 mile roundtrip journey. Gulp! What are we going to do?…
Dan and I honestly feel selfish asking our legislators to look at the high costs of Multiple Sclerosis prescription medications. With all of the ugliness and uncertainty that is going on in our country right now – concerns about school…
Can you believe we have never recorded a podcast specifically about caregiving? And we’ve never defined or asked, “What is a caregiver?” Do you feel comfortable wearing this title? Or having someone in your life who assumes this role? In…
We are adamant that Multiple Sclerosis doesn’t define who we are. It just happens that we are two people who happen to both live with this chronic progressive disease. MS doesn’t define Jennifer and me; rather, we are doing what…
Are you getting worse with your Multiple Sclerosis? Says who? Because, really, what qualifies as getting worse and can you define what this means? Join us as we dig into this somewhat sensitive topic in response to comments people have…