Comments on: Multiple Sclerosis & Cannabis – Traveling With An Invisible Illness

By: MS & Cannabis: Edibles, Fishing & Writing- Oh My! | BBHwithMS

MS & Cannabis: Edibles, Fishing & Writing- Oh My! | BBHwithMS — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 22:57:12 +0000

[…] Expo – a cannabis show focused on growing the plant. It is kind of mind blowing to think that one year ago I made the decision to travel to Denver by myself (a HUGE thing for me and my disease) to try and begin to learn more about this plant and its […]

By: Multiple Sclerosis & Cannabis: On the Road to Living – BBHwithMS

Multiple Sclerosis & Cannabis: On the Road to Living – BBHwithMS — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 20:35:48 +0000

[…] independent than I have since being diagnosed in 2011. I made a trip on my own (and yes I KNOW I owe you the ending to the Wheelchair Story, I’ll get to it, I promise) and I am out walking 90 minutes a day and spending about 45 minutes a […]

By: Meg

Meg — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 16:19:46 +0000

In reply to Jil. Hey Jill. I say GO FOR IT! And then let me know how it goes;)

By: Jil

Jil — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 15:56:17 +0000

OMG Meg…this is me!! I too used to fly by myself all the time for work and pleasure. Traveling whether alone or with others was always a highlight and is a huge part of so many amazing memories…here and abroad, even with my MS for the first 21 years. In the past 8 years, not so much. And what an adjustment this has been. Having been an extremely organized, independent woman for so long going to the whole “wheelchair waiting lot” for a ride to my gate after I too have had my cane fall a gazillion times is beyond frustrating…sometimes it’s downright demoralizing. Although I do have to admit, it’s great now having to wait in those long TSA lines when the take you through in a wheelchair…thinking of the benefits here :-). Haven’t traveled totally alone yet though, kudos to you for taking the chance and meeting that challenge. I’m thinking I would like to do that myself…just to prove to myself that I still can. It’s gotta be a great confidence boost. Great article, hit home for sure!

By: Meg

Meg — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 00:03:09 +0000

In reply to msgracefulnot. ?

By: msgracefulnot

msgracefulnot — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 23:53:46 +0000

yeah meg, give us the rest! 😛

By: Meg

Meg — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 22:02:14 +0000

In reply to tresswann.

yes…the smallest of gestures, simple kindness can lead to me feeling worse symptom wise – because I am reminded that I am NOT able to do everything I once did and that feeling of defeat leads to a small win on the MS front.

By: tresswann

tresswann — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 21:59:29 +0000

So relate and I am having Tom read. People try to help me with doors. I use them for balance! Someone pulled the McBoot when we were at Apple. Backfired on him but sooo frustrating. My mind is fine; it’s my legs that don’t work but confrontation or even someone trying to “help” goes straight to my body.

By: Meg

Meg — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 21:38:33 +0000

In reply to Kim.

Fingers crossed! AND I should also say that my wheelchair was ready and waiting for me on the other end (in Denver) – and had LOVELY “chair chauffers” on both legs of my return flight- even discussed cannabis with my chair driver in Denver (or “the herb” as she called it.) Loved her statement “we have always known the power of the herb – crazy that so many people are just finding out about it” No idea who “WE” is but SO TRUE!!!

It was only in Seattle on a departing flight. Apparently, the company they work with does not have a solid crew in Seattle?

By: Kim

Kim — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 21:23:13 +0000

LMAO!! Totally had me laughing out loud. But now I am a bit afraid of my upcoming trip! Traveling alone for the first time in years. I am flying Southwest, not Frontier. God I hope it goes smooth!!! Lol