by Meg | Jun 26, 2017 | Being Strong with a disease, Chronic Illness, dealing with disease, living with a disease, Living with Chronic Illness, living with MS, MS, Multiple Sclerosis, Uncategorized
From day one of my diagnosis, I have heard and repeated the mantra “I may have MS, but MS doesn’t have me!” But, I think I need to amend this a bit… because I am pretty sure that bitch owns me! And I am pretty certain divorce is not an option. We are married for...
by Meg | Apr 25, 2017 | Being Strong with a disease, Chronic Illness, dealing with disease, Death & Disease, Living with Chronic Illness, Uncategorized
This past weekend we held the services for Shawn’s father. After 10+ years of battling Parkinson’s, he passed away a few weeks ago, after a short stay in hospice care. I don’t have much experience with death and dying, but I commented to Shawn that as far as...
by Meg | Jan 9, 2017 | Disease & Divorce, Disease & Stress, divorce, living with a disease, living with MS, Multiple Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis & Employment, Multiple Sclerosis & the Future, Uncategorized
Last year I explained that I don’t DO New Year’s resolutions but professed my intent to continue to be a “Strong Motherfucker.” Overall I think I achieved that goal, but I still need to make changes to my life particularly because I am...
by Meg | Dec 12, 2016 | dealing with disease, Disease & Stress, MS, Multiple Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis & Stress, reducing stress, stress, Uncategorized
I wanted to start out by saying…. STRESS SUCKS!!!! It is NEVER a good thing! I have often mentioned that I credit a significant level of my improvement physically to a reduction in stress. Six and a half years ago, I asked my then husband for a divorce. Six...
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 | Nov 3, 2016 | B12, dealing with disease, MS, MS and Vitamins, MS doctor, MS Support Groups, Multiple Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis & B12, Multiple Sclerosis & Vitamins and Supplements, Uncategorized
Yesterday, on my way in to see my doctor I shared this pic on social media along with the caption “Heading in to dr appointment to have B-12 levels checked again. Was super low at last appointment and dr wanted me to come in weekly for shot BUT I...
