The morning was cool. Perfect weather to forgo my usual solitary workout in the basement and drag my MS-laden body to the local high school track for a stroll. I prefer walking on a track as there is no worry about uneven surfaces or hills. The downside of going to the track …
If you don’t mind, I gotta get something off my chest. It’s been bothering me for some time now, so maybe it gets your knickers in a twist as well. Fact is, I have multiple sclerosis. You probably have MS too. Either that or you have some other gimpy malady that lumps you in with …
Conversation Killers. When a conversation comes to a screeching halt. When someone pulls the emergency brake during a discussion. Sure. You’ve been involved in a gabfest when something is said that suddenly sucks the air out of the room. And if you have multiple sclerosis, the guilty conversation killer may just be your illness! I’ve …
A My Odd Sock apology. I’m having a Dr. Phil moment. My doc is right for me. And me for him. We’re a good fit. We both do our best to keep multiple sclerosis at arm’s length. Finding a doctor that suits your style is half the battle when combating MS or ANY disease for …
Sorry, but please enjoy this “best-of-the-worst” My Odd Sock. “Can you believe he goes out in public like that.” “He use to be a runner, now look at him.” “First, a cane. Now a chair. He has gone downhill fast.” Have you heard comments like these? I have. Fortunately, I’ve only heard …
