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Tag Archives: MS/Multiple Sclerosis
The Odd Couple
He started running in college to stay fit and trim and have breaks from studying for classes. He kept improving, gaining speed and endurance. He joined the army and survived survival training, earning the respected status of an Army Officer … Continue reading
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Tagged exercise, MS/Multiple Sclerosis, multiple, runner, running, sclerosis
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Progressive?
In Nicole’s great blog post titled Surface Frustration (http://www.mynewnormals.com/surface-frustration/) , she talks about her increasing physical needs and the lack of medication options for progressive MS. Muff (http://www.kaleidoscopemuff.blogspot.com/) commented that the word “decline” seems more fitting than a word like … Continue reading
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Tagged decline, disability, increased, MS/Multiple Sclerosis, multiple, progressive, sclerosis
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Cowardice or Bravery?
There’s a woman I know, I’ll call her Tipsy. Tipsy has MS too. Tipsy is very unsteady on her feet. She shuffles across rooms moving her feet about 5 inches at a time. In the nicest way I know how, I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Mobility Equipment, MS/Multiple Sclerosis
Tagged aids, cane, mobility, MS/Multiple Sclerosis, multiple, name, pride, sclerosis, scooter, walker, wheelchair, wheels
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Six Syllables
In her blog post “Coming Out”, Meg talks about whether or not to share her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and calling it MS instead of multiple sclerosis because it’s easier to say. http://www.bbhwithms.com/coming-out/#comment-8832 Ironic, isn’t it, that they discover a … Continue reading
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Tagged jean martin charcot, MS/Multiple Sclerosis, multiple, name, sclerose en plaques, sclerosis
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Bringing the Outside In
My home is a great place to be. It’s filled with memories of my kids growing up and good times with relatives and friends. It was redesigned and rebuilt for accessibility a few years ago. It maintains a steady temperature, is … Continue reading
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Tagged handicapped, inside, limitations, MS/Multiple Sclerosis, multiple, outside, sclerosis
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Woman on Wheels
People said I was good at remembering names. I enjoyed the look of surprise on people’s faces when they heard their name spoken and realized I cared about who they are. If I couldn’t remember a name, I surely recognized a face I’d … Continue reading
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Tagged faces, MS/Multiple Sclerosis, multiple, names, sclerosis, scooter, wheelchair, wheels
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Ampyra
One of my MS symptoms is difficulty concentrating when there is any background noise. Noise includes talking, music, television – anything but silence. This is most intrusive when I’m doing anything that requires counting (cooking, baking, balancing the checkbook, etc.). I … Continue reading
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Tagged ampyra, cognitive, effects, improve, improvement, medication, MS/Multiple Sclerosis, multiple, sclerosis, walking
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Please Call Me Charlotte
Having a progressive illness requires continuous adaptation. When a method of accomplishing a task is no longer effective, modification is obviously mandatory. As a spider invests a great deal of its time and energy to building its home, so we create new ways … Continue reading
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Tagged adapting, adjusting, change, changes, coping, MS/Multiple Sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, routine
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Against My Own Advice – Update
Awhile back, I blogged about buying a used wheelchair. I’m happy to report that new batteries were purchased, and it works very well. Mr. Legs cleaned it up too and it looks new. Batteries Plus is a great place. Mr. … Continue reading
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Tagged equipment, mobility, MS/Multiple Sclerosis, multiple, sclerosis, used, wheelchair
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Climbing Downhill 