Unless you’re dropping in to see if I am hiding in books all day, MS is the reason you are dwelling on this page. If so, I am sorry to hear you are in a loveless affair as devious as multiple sclerosis.

Mine knocked on my door in 2005, approximately 2.5 years after emigrating to Ireland. At the end of 2009, MS forced me to retire, but being stubborn, Ireland is still in my blood, and it remains my home.

This website is a mix of personal experiences and general information about MS to fill the gap left by websites filled with difficult medical jargon. By accentuating hard, funny or intense moments that come with the diagnosis of a chronic, neurodegenerative illness, I hope to help change people’s perception about invisible illnesses like MS.

Hopefully, we will connect somehow to share its burden and be an inspiration for each other. After all, Ireland, Multiple Sclerosis & Me was created to do just that: trying to make some sense of all this nonsense.

My blog is nominated for the @BlogAwardsIE for the 5th year running. Thank you for nominating me, you cheeky stranger! #VbyVeryBloggies17

— Ireland, MS & Me (@WillekeVE) July 27, 2017

Own Blog
Top 50 MS Blog on the Internet 2017
Finalist Ireland Blog Awards 2016
Longlisted Ireland Blog Awards 2015
Finalist Ireland Blog Awards 2014
Shortlisted Ireland Blog Awards 2013

Contributor Living Like You, the Novartis MS blog
Winner “Best Blog” at the PR News Social Media Award 2017

Contributor Irish MS Society blog
Nominated WEGO Health Awards 2017
MS Ireland Volunteer of the Year 2016
Finalist Ireland Blog Awards (Corporate) 2016
Silver Medal Ireland Blog Awards (Corporate) 2015
 

©Willeke Van Eeckhoutte and Ireland, Multiple Sclerosis and Me 2011-2017

CHEF INTERRUPTED: Discovering Life's Second Course in Ireland with Multiple Sclerosis by Trevis L. Gleason
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The book is as engaging as Trevis is in real life, and a must-read for anyone with MS. Yes, life was interrupted by his diagnosis, but Trevis manages to squeeze every bit of life out of the good as well as the bad days. Laced with recipes, daily Irish events about dogs and how to life to the fullest, I can only recommend this book to anyone who's looking for some inspiration and motivation to keep going. #TrevisGleason #ChefInterrupted #multiplesclerosis #Ireland

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DISCLAIMER: The information in this site is for educational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for personal care by a licensed physician. Please see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment of any concerning symptoms or medical condition.