Some days you just wanna bitch to no one in particular. (This is one of those days) Some days I get so tired of doing what I can to hold off the steady grip MS has on my life. Tired of the exercise & stretching to battle spasticity, only to have it come back …
Here’s what people (me, mostly) are saying about their MS….. What would YOU say about your multiple sclerosis? Tell me with a comment. …
I was looking at a calendar when I realized the date. Time to schedule a prostate exam with the doctor? Well, yes, but that’s not what I was referring to. I remembered it was my MS anniversary. The date, way back in 1996, when my life changed forever. With that I thought I would …
In the age of personalized everything why not your face mask? (You ARE wearing one, right?) Shop around and you will quickly notice there are NO face masks catering to those of us with multiple sclerosis. That is, till My Odd Sock enters the fray! Here are a few ideas of how a MS …
So an upcoming MS check with my specialist will take place via telehealth. My first time. And I have so many questions! Nothing about MS, mind you. But about everything else. First off, what will we talk about? I’m doing fine. Plugging along. I’m happy with my treatment regimen (Ocrevus for MS, Botox …
I may get somewhat preachy here–so beware. Every single one of us looks for the magic pill…the infusion-palooza…the divine answer to slaying the MS monster. We know a cure doesn’t exist yet we search anyway. (No harm in looking, right?) Because MS has a mind all its own, best you can do is …
Lessons? There is plenty to learn when you have multiple sclerosis. Here are just some of the valuable things MS has taught me. MS has taught me… …how to spell sclerosis, spasticity & exacerbation. …how to quickly reach my health insurance deductible. …how falling in grass is softer than the floor. …
The f-word. It’s offensive. Obscene. Vulgar. Who knew when you were knighted with the dubious distinction of having multiple sclerosis, the f-word would become a prominent part of your vocabulary. Everything seemingly revolves around the f-word. Er, wait. Before I go any further, let’s be sure we are on the same page. The …
What is it? Is it me? The weather? Something I ate? Something I didn’t? Or, is it just plain MS? I haven’t a clue what is causing mood swings lately. Upbeat for a few days…followed by a few dark, sour ones. I place much of the blame-game on multiple sclerosis. The …
Looking ahead at the calendar reminds me I am three months away from my next appointment with the MS doctor. She sees me every six months with each visit lasting between 45 minutes to an hour in length. The twice-a-year visits seem to be the standard among those of us with multiple …