Multiple sclerosis: The rules of my illness have changed
How do you adjust your life when the rules of your illness change? I share what I am doing now.
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The Multiple Sclerosis rollercoaster brings fatigue and poor mobility
It has been several months since I have written a post. I want to write more, but this horrible disease has pushed me into a corner. Fatigue has reared its ugly head, causing me to have less energy to do the things I would like to do. Besides this, some medications I have been taking …
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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.
5 tips to help overcome cognitive problems
More than 50% of people living with Multiple Sclerosis will have some cognitive problems in their life. Because I live with chronic pain, Persistent Post Traumatic Headaches, and fatigue, I also have cognitive problems. This impacts me in many ways, forgetting things, short term memory issues, word finding problems and holding conversations. As these symptoms …
Noise Intolerance: 4 strategies I use to manage my reaction
The day after my car accident I started to hear a constant noise in my ears, particularly my right ear. This is know as tinnitus. For me the sound never stops, but it can change its intensity. When it does, I have an immediate reaction. Another symptom has also grown over the years and this …
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How I bootstrap my life in 4 simple steps
When you have a down day, or even several down days, it can seem difficult to pull yourself out of the negativity. As I am not a doctor, or a mental health expert, I can only let you know what works for me. You should always consult an expert. With this disclaimer done I can …
