Like being etched in stone, you remember the day you were diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. For some it was a long awaited answer to lingering health problems. While for others, our “d-day” was filled with fearful thoughts of what the future holds. You remember that day like it was the back of your hand. But …
You will never forget the day you learned you had multiple sclerosis. It was difficult. Traumatizing. Maybe a relief for some. But over time you realized being saddled with MS wasn’t so bad. In fact, during your life, you’ll probably hear far worse things than the little sentence…”You have MS.” As an example, My Odd …
When you receive a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, it changes you. Slightly, but it changes you. To help you gain a better grasp of the person you have become, My Odd Sock has come up with this simple, seven question quiz for a better understanding of how you are coping with MS. There are no …
When it comes to vitamins, no one can agree. On ANYTHING. Should you take them? Which ones? How many? What dose? They can’t even agree on how much money Americans spend on vitamins & supplements each year. Some say $11 billion. Others say $20 billion. $30 billion. Some estimate up to $50 billion dollars a …
Since my diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (Class of 1996 Motto: “’96 we’re not hicks!”), this disease has come to define my life in many different ways. Some for the worse, but some, I must say, for the better. So, I thought I would jot down a few examples of what MS means to me…and share …
This was written for MEN with multiple sclerosis. Written from a man’s perspective. Understood by those of us with a “Y” chromosome. If females try to read this, they will become confused by the hidden, secret code words (topics only guys understand) scattered throughout in bold face type. I hear you brother—you got diagnosed with …
An MS Hall of Fame, why didn’t we think of this before? Oh, that’s right–we probably did, but forgot. Every sport has its own hall of fame to immortalize heroes of the past. Every genre of music also has its own hall of fame to honor the greats. So I’m thinking we need a Hall …
There is no doubt about it—multiple sclerosis can dish out some pretty heavy licks to a person physically, but I believe the mental aspects of the disease are just as severe. MS crushes confidence. It strips a person’s self-worth like a putty knife on wallpaper. Multiple sclerosis attacks your “will” until it becomes a “won’t.” …
Reading about last week’s death of Annette Funicello, a long-time sufferer of multiple sclerosis, I uncovered a quote by hear I found to be interesting. The article stated when Funicello was finally diagnosed, she recalled…”I knew nothing about MS, and you are afraid of the unknown. I plowed into books.” Thinking about …
The following has been rated “S” and contains statements of sarcasm, sexism and stereotypes. No one under the age of 17 will be permitted to read further unless accompanied by a female gym teacher. This whole MS thing strikes me down to the core of my “Y” chromosome. If multiple …
