Tag: MS

Fitness Bluff

Fitness Bluff

  You might know someone who is a fitness buff.  (You may even be one yourself!) But this is more of a fitness “bluff.” Let me explain. This typically inactive person I know began taking walks (kuddos!) on an infrequent basis.  Not every day but at least making an effort. It was a sputtering, hit-or-miss …

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Club Rulz

Club Rulz

How does this keep happening? It’s the same mistake year after year. I have cancelled my membership countless times to no avail. Despite all my efforts I still received THIS in the mail…   Looks as though I’ll have multiple sclerosis yet another year.   At least through 2023 according to the card.     But …

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Burned Out

Burned Out

  I feel burned out. Burned out in terms of multiple sclerosis, that is. And I don’t mean being dog-tired of the bummer symptoms.  We’re all in that way! I’m referring to the notion that maybe my MS has run its nasty course. The deed is done.  The worst is over so to speak. The …

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Back Scratch Fever

Back Scratch Fever

  There is nothing better than a good back scratch. Dig in with the right touch and I’ll sit there like a dozy Labrador (tongue hangs out just the same). But with me it doesn’t stop there. My back.  Neck.  Scalp.  Hands.  Shins.  Chest.  Armpits.  Head, shoulders, knees & toes.  Knees & toes.   With …

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Tired Wired

Tired Wired

  When you have had multiple sclerosis a while the usual MS talking points get somewhat boring. Humdrum.  Same-ol, same-ol. They need jazzed-up a bit to keep my (and maybe your) interest. Welcome to “Tired Wired,” where we take an old “tired” MS topic and give it a new “wired” spin. Here we go…   …

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Is This It?

Is This It?

  Is this it? What’s left? Anything else? Is that all? What now? These are just some of the questions you may find yourself asking when (or if) multiple sclerosis takes you away from something you love.   Your job.  Your favorite activity.  Hobby.  Passion.  Whatever. It happens.  And it sucks. You feel defeated. Like …

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Load of Crap

Load of Crap

  It’s irritating.  Overused.  And has no relevant meaning. I cringe when reading it.  Shudder, when I hear it. Is it meant to brag?  A proud boast, maybe? Whatever its purpose, I think it’s a load of crap. What am I talking about? I’m referring to the nonsensical mantra used by some fellow MSers… Really? …

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Bladder Blather

Bladder Blather

  With multiple sclerosis, problems with pee-pee and poo-poo are quite common.  Namely when an MSer has to go–we HAVE TO GO.  Get out of our way ‘cuz it’s game time! I’m undoing my pants way before I cross the bathroom threshold.  Even then it can be a close call. Nighttime is the worst. I’ll …

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Holiday Hugs

Holiday Hugs

  ‘Tis the season celebrated with family & friends. Warmest greetings are exchanged.  Hearty hello’s & well wishes along with embraces of fellowship. Hugs are given to all within reach…graciously accepted by everyone–except this guy…who is shakily standing there, teetering on two canes.   You see, with multiple sclerosis, comes piss-poor balance.  And the simplest …

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Guilt Over Good

Guilt Over Good

  One can be guilty of many things. Mostly bad stuff comes to mind. But I ask you, can one be guilty of a GOOD thing? Here’s my dilemma. Speaking to those with multiple sclerosis, you already know that with a MS diagnosis there can be a truckload of symptoms, signs, reactions, maladies & ailments…affecting …

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