Tag: MS

Words Escape Me

Words Escape Me

    As an MSer, I get so caught up in listening to others say the wrong things to ME, I tend to forget when the shoe is on the other foot.   A person I know recently told me she has a brain tumor. A brain tumor! I was floored.  And didn’t know WHAT …

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MS Playtime 2 1/2

MS Playtime 2 1/2

      Welcome to MS Playtime 2 1/2. Yep, more of the same.  I’m quite a trendsetter–if something sucks (MS Playtime 2)…it’s always a good idea to follow it up with more!   Actually, here are just a few leftovers from the previous post. Enjoy!                   …

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MS Playtime #2

MS Playtime #2

      My Odd Sock goes digging into the toy box once again for some fun with MS.   Let’s play……                                                                   …

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Which Side Are You On?

Which Side Are You On?

      “Which side are you on?” is a question usually asked when referring to sports. Maybe a bed in a hotel. Or politics.  (I’m ashamed of BOTH sides!)   But if you have been blessed with multiple sclerosis, “Which side are you on?” takes on a whole ‘nuther meaning.   Because MS, like …

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My Odd Sock’s MS Life Hacks

My Odd Sock’s MS Life Hacks

      Life Hacks are everywhere on the web. Are you familiar with them?   I always thought a “life hack” was the nick-name given to me by a high school counselor talking about my future. But since then I’ve learned “life hacks” are simple tips & techniques that help us manage time and …

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It’s A Given: Slice of Life Truthisms of MS (and beyond)

It’s A Given: Slice of Life Truthisms of MS (and beyond)

    It’s a given. They are bound to happen. You have thought about them.  I’m just the one dumb enough to write them down!   They are the everyday occurrences, situations & nuances of living with multiple sclerosis. Some are true.  Most are downright silly.  Heck, there are several that have nothing to do …

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Energy: How Much Is In Your Tank?

Energy: How Much Is In Your Tank?

    Those of us with multiple sclerosis are always concerned with our energy.   Do I have enough? How can I get more? Should I rest now? Will I need it later?     Despite the dozen or so symptoms/side effects of MS, lack of energy & fatigue are probably the most common (and …

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I Hope…

I Hope…

  Hope is an important aspect of our lives. You hear it in our daily conversations…”I hope you do well on the exam.”  “I hope they win the game.”  “I hope you have a good day.” Add a difficult situation into the mix, like a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, makes hope an even stronger feeling …

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The Two-Hour Nap

The Two-Hour Nap

    I sat straight-up right.  Twisted my head to squint at the clock on the VCR. There I couldn’t believe my eyes.  No, it wasn’t the fact that we still owned a VCR…but that the clock said it was 11:24am. I had been asleep for TWO HOURS! I took a two-hour nap BEFORE 12 …

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MS-A-Band

MS-A-Band

      It’s time to jam with My Odd Sock’s “MS-A-Band.” What’s that? “MS-A-Band” is where we inject, err sorry, I mean infuse, eh no better, I meant add some multiple sclerosis to our favorite bands, singers & musical artists.     A fun, mash-up of music and MS.  A tingly DX of solos …

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