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READ MORE: Walking with Style: Blanca’s Story of MS, Mobility, & Adaptive FashionMeet Blanca. She is a disability advocate with a passion for adaptive fashion. She was first diagnosed with MS in 2018. In 2019, she suffered paralysis in her left leg, and her world was turned upside down. Here is her story. Navigating the unknown in the early days of her diagnosis At the time of…
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READ MORE: Upper Motor Neuron Disorders: Symptoms, Treatment, and MoreUpper motor neuron disorders represent a complex and challenging category of neurological conditions that significantly impact movement and muscle control. These disorders stem from damage to the upper motor neurons, which are critical in transmitting signals from the brain to the spinal cord, to control voluntary movements. In this comprehensive blog post, we’ll delve into…
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READ MORE: CIONIC Stories: Blanca on Multiple Sclerosis, Disability, and Self-LoveMeet Blanca. Originally from Venezuela, she’s called the United States home for the last eight years. In May of 2018, her life took an unexpected turn. She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. This blog is a heartfelt account of her experiences — from the initial shock of her diagnosis to the challenges of living with…
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READ MORE: New Scientific Advisory Board Member Dr. Enrique Alvarez on DMTs, Mobility, and MS ProgressionEarlier today, CIONIC announced three new Centers of Excellence, as well as the appointment of Enrique Alvarez, MD, PhD, associate professor of neuroimmunology at University of Colorado School of Medicine and the vice chair of clinical research for the department of neurology, to CIONIC’s Scientific Advisory Board. I had an opportunity to sit down with Dr. Alvarez…
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READ MORE: CIONIC Stories: Susan on MS, Foot Drop, & the Cionic Neural SleeveMeet Susan. Back in 1990, after seeing multiple neurologists for tingling and numbness in her legs, she was given a diagnosis of possible MS. Due to lack of resources and knowledge about MS at the time — and the fact that there were no medications available — she left it at that. For the next…
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READ MORE: MS and Mobility: How 3 Women Are Rediscovering IndependenceMS and Mobility: How 3 Women Are Rediscovering Independence was originally published in MS News Today Living with MS comes with a unique set of challenges. When walking becomes difficult, your life is undeniably changed. You may have a fear of falling, everyday tasks can become challenging, and your mental health can suffer as you experience…
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READ MORE: Managing MS: A Guide to Gait Training Exercises & Walking AidsLiving with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can be challenging. It manifests differently in each person, and symptoms often fluctuate and evolve over time. Whether you’re struggling with fatigue, muscle weakness, difficulty walking, spasticity, vision loss, or cognitive impairment, these symptoms can significantly impact your quality of life and ability to complete activities of daily living. This,…
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READ MORE: My MS Story: Isolation, Self-Discovery, & A New World of PossibilitiesMy MS story is both remarkable and very typical. I was once a busy mom and kindergarten teacher. The Saturday before school started in 2012, I had a horrible stabbing pain in my head with radiating numbness and tingling going down my right side. A headache unlike any other headache I’ve ever had followed. I…
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READ MORE: From MS Diagnosis to Marathon Finisher: My Story of Conquering ChicagoI’m Meghan. I was diagnosed with MS on June 30, 2020. On October 8th, 2023 I crossed the finish line of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Here is my story. Growing up active I grew up competitively dancing and doing most rec sports available to me. In college, I started running. Before receiving my…
