by Meg | Feb 21, 2019 | MS Symptoms, Multiple Sclerosis & vision problems, Uncategorized
Today I cried. It was the snots running from my nose, ugly face type of cry. I was mid-walk, it was 36 degrees and pouring rain. I was at the top of the biggest hill on my neighborhood walk, just yards from Shawn’s ex-wife’s house and instead of feeling strong and...
by Meg | Sep 22, 2017 | Heat Sensitivity, MS & Heat, MS Symptoms, Multiple Sclerosis & Cold Temperatures, Multiple Sclerosis & Temperature Sensitivity, Multiple Sclerosis and Heat, Uncategorized
Well played MS! Well played! I think I might go live in a bubble…. From the very start of this journey, from the very first symptoms that eventually led to my diagnosis, heat has always been my nemesis. HEAT = MESSED UP My vision goes to crap and my mind gets...
by Meg | Dec 8, 2016 | MS, MS & Fallng, MS & Parenting, MS Symptoms, Multiple Sclerosis, National MS Society, reasons to laugh and smile
In the past, I have had “good” falls and falls that have left me wondering where my damn beeper is. No matter what the situation might be, more than half of people with MS have some issues with walking and falling can be one of the scariest, and...
by Meg | Nov 29, 2016 | dealing with disease, living with MS, MS, MS Hug, MS Symptoms, Multiple Sclerosis, Uncategorized, writing
According to Healthline.com The MS hug is a collection of symptoms caused by spasms in the intercostal muscles. These muscles are located between your ribs. They hold your ribs in place and help you move with flexibility and ease. The MS hug gets its nickname from...
by Meg | Oct 17, 2016 | embarrassing moments, Falling down with MS, living with MS, MS, MS Symptoms, Multiple Sclerosis, Uncategorized
It wasn’t the diagnosis itself that had the greatest impact on me and my life. I made adjustments to how I do things, figured out new ways to accomplish what needed to be done and flowed with the definition of the new me. What I struggled with from the get go...