MS Resources

MS Resources

Helpful articles about multiple sclerosis treatment and living with MS

In keeping with my mission to provide support and encouragement for those living with MS, either as a person with it or as a caregiver, I’ve compiled a collection of articles from trusted sources that cover many aspects of multiple sclerosis. I’ve included articles that feature my work as an MS Advocate, and hope to inspire other MSers to speak up for their needs and the needs of our community.

The most important thing I want you to hear is that you are not alone. A joyful, fulfilled life is not just possible for you, it’s within your reach. You are more than MS. MS cannot take what is essentially YOU: your spirit and your power to create a life you love.

If you don’t see the information you need here please contact me, and I’ll guide you as best I can toward an answer.
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Care, Wellness, and Natural Treatments

Living with MS

Cathy’s blog posts on Living with MS

How a Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis Changed My Life for the Better | The Mighty
By Cathy Chester, Publication date 3/2/2015
In this article Cathy Chester shares her journey of life before and after her multiple sclerosis diagnosis.

Deep Bench: Living with Multiple Sclerosis | WSAW-TV
By Holly Chilsen, Publication date 5/23/2019
This article covers Celgene Corporation and the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) teaming up for the campaign, MS MindShift: A New View of MS, a national initiative that provides new perspective on multiple sclerosis. Cathy participated in this venture.

CMSC INforMS: Patients Tell Their Stories in Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers’ Online Videos | CMSC
By Elizabeth Porco, Publication date 11/21/2017
This press release covers the launch of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers’ online video series featuring Cathy and several other MS patients wherein they talk about their diagnosis, and their healthcare journey.

What the MS? | MS Conversations
By Scott Cremeans, Publication date 7/24/2020
This article talks about what MS is and how this affects your life.

Becoming an Advocate for Multiple Sclerosis in Midlife: Cathy’s Story | Hélène T. Stelian Coaching
By Hélène Stelian, Publication date 06/01/2015
This article is all about Cathy’s MS diagnosis: how she recovered and how she is coping with her daily life and career.

#MoreThan multiple sclerosis: Guest blogger Cathy Chester’s journey as a writer, mom, advocate and optimist | The Value of Openness
By patientslikeme, Publication date 7/6/2017
In this post published on the Patients Like Me blog, Cathy inspires other MS patients, reminding them they are more than their diagnosis and there’s more to life than their disease.

 

Other Living with MS resources:

 

RealTalk MS [podcast]

FUMS

MultipleSclerosis.net

Multiple Sclerosis News Today

MS Focus

Momentum Magazine

Barts MS Blog

MS Over 50

Cathy’s blog posts on MS over 50

Aging with MS | Momentum Magazine
By Aviva Patz, published Fall 2015
This article helps those with MS learn to distinguish the symptoms of progressive MS from those of normal aging. The article quotes Cathy on living with MS in midlife and on the importance of a positive, grateful mindset.

Living with MS in Midlife w/Guest Cathy Chester | Blog Talk Radio
By Shirley Benjamin, Publication date 2018
Cathy Chester is interviewed on the podcast MS & Me on the topic of living with MS during midlife.

Care, Wellness, and Natural Treatments

Cathy’s blog posts on Natural Treatments for MS

7 Early Symptoms of MS in Women | Woman’s Day
By Elissa Sanci, Publication date: 6/13/2019
This article discusses MS symptoms in women and how MS is presented in their bodies. The article features Cathy and her MS journey.

Why Setting Intentions Should Be Important To You | MS Views and Related News
By Cathy Chester, Publication date: 2/10/2016
In this article Cathy shares the benefits of setting intentions and how this positively impacts your life, particularly when living with MS.

Grieving for the Losses That Accompany MS | Everyday Health
By Kate Jackson, Publication date: 4/18/2017
This article talks about grieving the loss of physical and cognitive abilities caused by MS. Cathy and her own struggles with mental health along her MS journey are featured.

10 Lifestyle Tips to Help You Manage MS Symptoms | Everyday Health
By Diana Rodriguez. Publication date: 10/11/2018
This article provides tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle for all MS patients.

Living Empowered: An Interview with Cathy Chester | WHRB 95.3 Harvard Radio Broadcasting
By WHRB NEWS, Publication date: 11/4/2018
On this episode of The Henna Hundal Show, Henna Hundal interviews Cathy about living with MS. Cathy shares her MS journey with honesty and positivity, and provides practical tools for overcoming obstacles and crafting a life filled with inspiration, empowerment, and self-care.

 

Other Natural Treatments for MS resources:

 

Everyday Health

Health.com

Healthline

Health Central

Verywell Health

International Journal of MS Care

Mission
The mission of this blog is to encourage those with MS, to educate the world on what MS is and isn’t, and to help those with MS live a joyful and empowered life.
This blog and the information contained here is not meant to be, and is not a substitute for, medical advice. If you are wondering if you have MS, or have questions related to the signs and symptoms of MS, please contact your physician.
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