Thirty years ago, today, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. In the previous November I was in Queens Square London getting a battery of test done. This included an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and a lumbar puncture (LP). The MRI was a new diagnosis test at the time, as they had just started to use …
Just one more step. It was the only thought in my head. One more. If I can lift my leg, move it forward, even just a bit, and then repeat with the other leg. My objective, to get back to the car, which was about 50 metres away from me. Every step seemed to push …
Fatigue is difficult. It is a common symptom of MS, an invisible beast which has two ways of attacking. Sometimes it ambushes you suddenly, with no warning, or it gently creeps up on you, gradually sucking all strength. Whichever tactic the monster uses, fatigue can contribute to decline in your mental health. Yesterday, I experienced …
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Surrounded by terrible news. On the TV the presenters are asking when will this lockdown stop, can we survive this, or the world is in crisis. The economists are predicting global recession, and some are talking about a depression. There are websites counting the deaths, YouTube has channels urging us to prepare for the worst, …
In this post I reflect on 2019 and the obstacles I faced, how I dealt with these, and what I learned in the process. Now, more resilient, I look forward to the New Year!!
Following on from A life changing trip? San Francisco – Part 1 Where I shared the concerns I had about travelling a big distance, here I share some things I did on holiday. Harley and Me I am 50 and it is about time I had a good mid life crisis. Being in the USA …
