I am sure you have seen this list of often heard gaffs…things not to say to someone with Multiple Sclerosis. You have probably heard a few yourself first-hand. These swallowable snippets are oft-uttered by someone trying to relate. To make conversation. And fail miserably. Hey it happens. We’re humans. We just don’t know when …
With multiple sclerosis, problems with pee-pee and poo-poo are quite common. Namely when an MSer has to go–we HAVE TO GO. Get out of our way ‘cuz it’s game time! I’m undoing my pants way before I cross the bathroom threshold. Even then it can be a close call. Nighttime is the worst. I’ll …
One can be guilty of many things. Mostly bad stuff comes to mind. But I ask you, can one be guilty of a GOOD thing? Here’s my dilemma. Speaking to those with multiple sclerosis, you already know that with a MS diagnosis there can be a truckload of symptoms, signs, reactions, maladies & ailments…affecting …
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy is one of my favorite stand-ups. Not only is he a nice guy (I got to work with him for a week) but his stand-up slays an audience. Absolutely leaves them rolling in the aisles! Foxworthy is best known for his bit “You might Be A Redneck If.” …
Have you ever wanted to tell MS what you really think? Giving Multiple Sclerosis a piece of your mind? (Small children out of ear shot, of course) Well I had that opportunity after stumbling (literally) over MS’s personal number. Seriously! Here is our texted conversation late one evening (I’m in the blue)… Hope my colorful …
The bladder. Not what’s inside a football, but what’s inside your belly. The keeper of the urine. Your purse of pee. If you have multiple sclerosis odds are you have issues with this often leaky organ. From sneaky dribbles to full-on opening of the flood gates, there’s not much you can …
Here are 50 things I’m tired of… Johnny Depp Amber Heard Multiple Sclerosis Gerrymandering Vlad Putin Tom Selleck’s Reverse Mortgage Unopenable Chip Bags Huge Trucks & SUV’s Any of the Kardashians Ear Hair Jussie Smallett Wordle Scores Cornhole Golden State Warriors Derek Chauvin “Stages” of NASCAR Tight Jeans (on …
I am not high performance, but apparently…I am. Dri-Fit apparel has been around for years. If you aren’t familiar with the term, Dri-Fit is a polyester-type material used to make clothing by sports brands for “athletes and active lifestyles”…of which I am neither. Yet digging through my shirt drawer, I happened …
You are faced with challenges each & every day. And having multiple sclerosis only adds to that fact. Therefore, every day it’s your job to figure out how to deal with those challenges. To make it easier, My Odd Sock has turned it into a game! I’ll provide the situation…then you decide if …
It’s time for a Pop Quiz! So grab a #2 and a scrap of paper to test your knowledge of nonsense & tomfoolery. Let’s begin….. Question #1 This picture is an example of: A. Proper length of a suit jacket. B. The excitement of live sports. C. My typical view …
