MS and Pregnancy
August 15, 2025
I was in my mid-thirties, engaged, and accepted that I could not have children. I was diagnosed with MS shortly before my 30th birthday. I was single, and, perhaps out of self-preservation, had convinced myself that I would never be able to have children. I feared that no one would want to have a relationship with me once I divulged my diagnosis. However, a glimmer of hope remained, and I continued to go out on dates. I faced some rejection, as I had feared, but shortly after I had turned 34, I...
Fertility, Pregnancy, Post-Partum and Nursing in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
August 15, 2025
The most common age for a multiple sclerosis diagnosis is late 20s to early 30s. The ratio of women to men is almost 3:1, therefore the issue of pregnancy and multiple sclerosis is not an uncommon circumstance and yet there is considerable doubt, lack of clarity and questions around this very important matter in women of child-bearing age with MS. There can be conflicting information making it difficult for both patients and providers. Fertility
Perception Changes Everything
July 14, 2025
Ten years ago the Montclair Times, our local newspaper, asked to run an article on my MS condition. My husband and I own and operate an automotive service and repair shop in Montclair. We love how the reporter, Cecilia Levine used automotive terms in the article to explain the MS symptoms. My hope is that MS patients, especially newly diagnosed MS patients will find hope in reading my story. Hope that they too can live a normal long happy life and manage their MS in a positive way!
