Hey everyone, welcome to MS Michigan Man 64. I'm Brian Wallace, and this is where we get real about living with multiple sclerosis - no medical jargon you can't understand, just honest conversations between people who get it.

Today I'm talking with Jen, a fellow Michigan MS warrior who's navigating this journey with strength and honesty. Jen's story starts with symptoms that hit during the height of COVID - numbness and vertigo that left doctors wondering: is this MS or could it be COVID? Sound familiar? So many of us dealt with that extra layer of confusion during the pandemic.

We're diving into how MS affects your career and work life - the real talk about accommodations, limitations, and those tough decisions we all face. Jen opens up about heat intolerance and how it impacts daily life, plus we discuss the often complicated process of applying for SSA disability benefits.

Jen's perspective on managing symptoms while trying to maintain a career is something a lot of you will relate to. She's honest about the challenges without sugarcoating anything, which is exactly what this community needs.

You can find me on TikTok and Instagram @msmichiganman64, this show's on YouTube, Spotify and Apple.

Let's dive in.