Everyone is familiar with an adage….those old, well-worn truths. “Out of sight-out of mind.” “Birds of a feather flock together.” “Look before you leap.” Seems there are a million of ’em! And did you know, many pertain to multiple sclerosis? It’s true. Here are some of the more familiar MS adages….. …
Let’s cool off in a movie theater watching some MS-related flicks… Have you ever wondered what would happen if Hollywood was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis? My Odd Sock believes our favorite movies would be quite different. Roll’em and let’s see how……. “Officer And A Gentleman With Leg Spasms” …
Throughout the land people young & old are donning caps & gowns in celebration of their hard work & achievements. It’s graduation season, where hungry minds look ahead, plying their knowledge to challenges & future opportunity. It has me thinking back to my own days as a young grad. The year …
Everyone knows a horoscope is used to forecast futures and a person’s character based on the position of stars & planets at the time of their birth. Yeah, whether or not that is true is a toss-up. Some believe. Others don’t. But mostly horoscopes are enjoyed for entertainment with a dash of …
We have been hearing about this new MS medication in the works for several years. And finally this week, the FDA granted approval for Ocrevus (short for ocrelizumab). Now what? All the high-fives surround Ocrevus because it is the first & only approved treatment for progressive forms of multiple sclerosis. (That’s my …
When you have multiple sclerosis, who can’t use a little motivation now & again. But where do you find such messages? Well, look no further than My Odd Sock for spirited quips sure to put a skip in your gimpy step! Here are some specially crafted gems of positivity for your …
There is a big day looming on my MS horizon. Appointments. Not one. Not two. But three appointments in a single day. A trifecta of care at the Mellen Center of the Cleveland Clinic. I’ll begin with a morning session of Botox injections in my legs to …
Emojis are everywhere in emails and text messages. You can find them all over Facebook, Twitter & Pinterest. Emojis have become a familiar part of our communication today. Adding an emoji to your message gives it a little extra umph of feeling! But when you have multiple sclerosis, the most …
You may have received a page-a-day desk calendar as a Christmas gift. But did you get one like this? Enjoy this re-run of My Odd Sock’s “MS-A-Day Calendar”….. Dogs. Cats. Jokes. Trivia. Recipes. Sports. They make those page-a-day calendars for almost everything. Almost. They forgot chronic disease. That’s why …
Who says MRI’s aren’t a good time? You just gotta poke fun at the whole, crazy situation! In this post, My Odd Sock shows you how to laugh in the face of the MRI. So don’t move, while you enjoy “MRI Fun”….. …
