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More pain and fatigue, because I did not pace myself

Pacing is very important when you live with MS. Over the last week my illnesses punished me with more pain and fatigue, because I forgot this rule.

Pain is expensive: A day in my life

Pain is expensive: A day in my life

The last week has been very busy for me. I have had three trips to Galway and I am up against deadlines on a few projects. So I have had to be very careful about pacing, which I am succeeding in, mainly. Yesterday, I decided to write a very short post, so I would not …

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Invisible Symptoms: The impact of a delay on pain and mobility

Invisible Symptoms: The impact of a delay on pain and mobility

Medical appointments are a continuous part of living with chronic illness. Yesterday I had to visit the optician about getting new glasses. Usually it is a 30-45 minute visit. First the usual testing of my eyesight, then a scan of the back of my eye and then deciding on a pair of glasses, or in …

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Visiting the Optician: 4 things to remember if you have photophobia

Visiting the Optician: 4 things to remember if you have photophobia

Today I will be getting my eyes checked, as I wear glasses. If I remember correctly, I was about 14 when I started to need them. The writing on the blackboard at school was getting very fuzzy. Now I am 52 I need to take off my glasses to read, age does creep up on …

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Depression in Multiple Sclerosis_ Is it inevitable?

Depression in Multiple Sclerosis: Is it inevitable?

The last four weeks have been a challenge. The number of days I have had to finish in bed, early, has increased. Often seeking solace in a darkened room at 3 in the afternoon. My limbs have been heavier, where trying to lift my arm takes effort. Walking, taking longer, slower every day, struggling to …

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