by Meg | Oct 26, 2016 | Exercise and MS, Multiple Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis & Exercise, Uncategorized
Today on my way home from the gym, I got to thinking…..I am a HUGE believer in exercise – whether it be training for a marathon (so NOT ever going to be me,) playing sports, hitting the gym for cardio & strength and training, taking a walk or a hike OR...
by Meg | Oct 24, 2016 | Disease & Divorce, divorce, living with a disease, living with MS, MS, MS & Divorce, MS & friends, Multiple Sclerosis & Relationships, parenting, Problems with Sex and MS, Relationships & MS, sex, sex and ms, single parent, Uncategorized
I have shared stories about my divorce (MS & Divorce: Did MS End My Marriage) have told a bit about my “preparations” to re-enter the dating world as a 40 year old single mother of three (My Booty Call) and delved into the topic of sexual dysfunction...
by Meg | Oct 17, 2016 | embarrassing moments, Falling down with MS, living with MS, MS, MS Symptoms, Multiple Sclerosis, Uncategorized
It wasn’t the diagnosis itself that had the greatest impact on me and my life. I made adjustments to how I do things, figured out new ways to accomplish what needed to be done and flowed with the definition of the new me. What I struggled with from the get go...
by Meg | Oct 11, 2016 | Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Diet and MS, living with MS, MS, MS Research, Multiple Sclerosis studies, Rebif, Turmeric, Uncategorized
(IMAGE: Compliments of Vintage Girl – See her amazing Orange Tumeric Margarita recipe below) Shortly after I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis I had a number of people send me articles about taking/eating Turmeric. Also known as “Indian Saffron”...
by Meg | Oct 3, 2016 | dealing with disease, Heat Sensitivity, living with a disease, living with MS, MS, Multiple Sclerosis, Uhthoff's phenomenon, Uncategorized
According to Healthline: Some people with multiple sclerosis (MS) can feel their symptoms worsen when they become overheated. When elevated body temperature impairs vision, it’s called Uhthoff’s phenomenon. Uhthoff’s occurs because of damage to the optic nerve, which...