Multiple sclerosis

I used to dance

Maybe I still do. I had to stop dancing a year ago because of symptoms that would later turn out to be MS. It was probably the most heart-breaking part of being diagnosed, so much so I haven't gone back. But I wanted to see what I was still capable of. So enjoy the random… Continue reading I used to dance

Advocacy, Multiple sclerosis

Victory is ours!

I pulled into the work parking lot this morning with a little trepidation. Would there be a spot for me? Or would I be parking near the back and limping in? And then I saw them. One, at first. And then two others. Gloriously branded in fresh paint, three new blue-and-white disabled logos greeted me.… Continue reading Victory is ours!

Multiple sclerosis, What was I thinking?

Once more unto the breach

Or, in this case, the MRI, fondly known in my house as the big scary knock-knock machine. It's been a nearly 10 months since my last head check. But this makes MRI No. 8 or so in recent memory. I'm getting to be quite the pro, as the techs pointed out today. No metal? Check.… Continue reading Once more unto the breach

Multiple sclerosis, Struggles

Hot and bothered

The record-shattering temperature where I live was 114 degrees today. That's not a typo. Only Baghdad, Basra and certain lower levels of hell were hotter than here. And, as you can expect, I'm not dealing with it all too well. Starting with the parking lot I went all Towanda on. This morning, Groundhog Day all… Continue reading Hot and bothered