by Meg | Oct 10, 2017 | Cannabis & pain, Chronic Illness & Cannabis, embarrassing moments, Exercise and MS, Falling down with MS, Medical Marijuana & MS, Multiple Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis & Cannabis, Multiple Sclerosis & Exercise, Multiple Sclerosis & pain, Uncategorized
As a child I was always doing something. From soccer, swimming, skating and tennis to skiing every winter, getting exercise has always been a big part of my life. I have always considered myself extremely lucky that I was already in shape, fit and strong when I was...
by Meg | Aug 23, 2017 | dealing with disease, Disease & Stress, embarrassing moments, MS & Emotions, Multiple Sclerosis & Employment, Multiple Sclerosis and Emotions
I didn’t get the job. And that’s ok. It wasn’t meant to be. The mature, rational side of me knows this. This same side of me can even admit to being slightly relieved because working somewhere that isn’t a good fit isn’t my goal. I want to find a place, a job,...
by Meg | Apr 11, 2014 | confidence, constipation, divorce, embarrassing moments, embarrassing moments, living with a disease, MS, MS and Sexual dysfunction, MS drugs, Multiple Sclerosis, Problems with Sex and MS, sex, sex and ms, Tecfidera, Uncategorized
For those that have been waiting/looking for an update about my experiences with Tecfidera, I DID finally remember to write one! Truthfully part of the lack of writing about it, is there isn’t that much to say, it’s been going pretty well, but hit the end...
by Meg | Dec 12, 2013 | Being Strong with a disease, children's self image, dealing with disease, embarrassing moments, embarrassing moments, Falling down with MS, I have fallen and can't get up, living with a disease, living with MS, MRI scan for MS, MS, MS and spinal patch, MS and spinal tap, Multiple Sclerosis, parenting, positive attitude, reasons to laugh and smile, reducing stress, smile & laugh, Strength to cope with MS, stress, Uncategorized
I’m lying in the pouring rain, covered in shattered glass, wine and blood; unable to get up because my legs have gone paralyzed. All I can do is laugh; the body shaking, eyes watering up type of laughter. As hard as I try, I cannot get back up. I keep...
by Meg | Sep 26, 2013 | constipation, disease modidying drug, DMD, embarrassing moments, embarrassing moments, living with a disease, living with MS, MS, Multiple Sclerosis, reasons to laugh and smile, smile & laugh, Tecfidera, Uncategorized
WARNING….The kids and I (and even Shawn) had a bit too much fun coming up with slang terms for some of the topics/content of this post. Would say sorry, but it was just too much fun, and after hearing what happened, you will understand WHY I needed to laugh! I...
by Meg | Jun 16, 2013 | dealing with disease, depression, divorce, embarrassing moments, I have fallen and can't get up, inappropriate, living with a disease, living with MS, MS, reasons to laugh and smile, smile & laugh, why me?
AS PROMISED…. My husband (now the EX) had taken the kids out of town for a few days. The weather here was beautiful, clear blue skies, and hot! Heat can be more than slightly problematic for people with MS, enhancing symptoms. I had the house to myself and...