Latest Blog Posts from David Spero, RN

Learn How to Not Fall

Learn How to Not Fall

According to the Cleveland Clinic, “Published studies show that a large number of individuals with MS (50% to 70%) experience at least one fall over a 6-month period, and ...

By David Spero, RNOctober 23, 2025
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Mobility Aids Pros and Cons

Mobility Aids Pros and Cons

I hate needing them but would be lost without them. People sometimes look at me rolling along in my mobility scooter and say, “I want one of those.” Like most people with multiple sclerosis ...

By David Spero, RNSeptember 26, 2025
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Sleep and Exercise: You Can’t Have One Without the Other

Sleep and Exercise: You Can’t Have One Without the Other

When we have an incurable illness like multiple sclerosis (MS), we have to take care of ourselves. We discover our bodies can heal or at least find ways to live a decent life with our ...

By David Spero, RNAugust 20, 2025
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How To Stop Overthinking With MS

How To Stop Overthinking With MS

One thing about multiple sclerosis (MS) is that losing body functions leaves us more time to think. It gives us more things to worry about. For some of us ...

By David Spero, RNJuly 31, 2025
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I Keep Losing Things

I Keep Losing Things

I’ve always had a problem with losing things, but lately it’s gotten ridiculous. In the last four months, I’ve lost wallets, keys, a phone, a treasured kitchen knife ...

By David Spero, RNJuly 17, 2025
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Too Warm or Too Cold With MS

Too Warm or Too Cold With MS

Must I choose between uncomfortably cold and dysfunctionally warm? Before I had multiple sclerosis (MS), I didn’t worry much about temperature. If it was cold out, I put on a coat. If it was hot, take ...

By David Spero, RNJune 19, 2025
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