A multiple sclerosis breakdown It doesn’t make sense that just the basic act of taking a shower could send someone right over the edge and into a dangerous existence AND a severe depression. But in this world of multiple sclerosis, nothing makes sense. And so it was true, in a week filled with sadness, … Read more here…
An MS’er revisits a candy store Friends, due to a crazy week and a prediction of no internet for a few days, I am posting this week’s blog early. And also due to the above, it is a repeat from this time last summer. Luckily the humidity hasn’t been as bad this August but … Read more here…
Multiple Sclerosis meets the insect world This week’s blog is not for the squeamish. Since I, myself, am terribly squeamish, it is not even for me. But I am completely freaking out about something so I decided I would share it with all of you, so you can freak out too. Multiple sclerosis symptom … Read more here…
MS Wipeout Fido pushed me. Fido is the name of my portable air conditioner that lives as my personal puppy during the summer months. He provides hours of relaxation and bliss this time of year, but needs constant attention and is very high maintenance. I was walking by him during one of the hottest, … Read more here…
The MS plagues of July The calendar was pretty full from early June to mid-July. Both with fun things and not so fun things. Stressful things and relaxing things. Things that I added to the calendar and things that were added to my calendar for me. In the MS balance beam of energy, the time … Read more here…
Classic rock for MS’ers I have been terribly remiss in keeping you, my dear friends, posted on important things going on. I have completely dropped the ball on filling in the details. For that, I greatly apologize. I know you have all been on pins and needles, different pins and needles from the ones your … Read more here…
The newest multiple sclerosis symptom No friends, this is not a blog about lame 80’s music. And I am sorry if that song is now stuck in your head. Actually, that is a lie. Misery loves company and since it is stuck in my head, it might as well be stuck in yours too. This … Read more here…
Clearing up some multiple sclerosis crazy Multiple sclerosis is nothing if not a frustrating learning curve. Wikipedia’s definition of a learning curve (and who knows where THAT comes from), states “the increase of information is sharpest after the initial attempts, and then gradually evens out, meaning that less and less new information is retained after … Read more here…
A multiple sclerosis companion I didn’t have any real pets when I was a kid. At various times I had a hamster, a guinea pig and a fish named Elvis but I am not counting those as “real”. By real, I mean a pet that you can cuddle with and who is able to roam … Read more here…
Multiple sclerosis meets therapy meets Sesame Street Dear Friends, This week’s blog is an oldie but goodie and one of my favorites. I chose to re-post this one as I am feeling a little overwhelmed this week. However, it is important to note, I have not yet returned to therapy. It was Elmo that finally did … Read more here…