For anyone with multiple sclerosis, nothing, absolutely nothing strips a human being of personal pride MORE than the nine-hole peg test. Oh, did I say “strips?” Hmm, sorry. That is being too kind. I meant to say the nine-hole peg test rips dignity from the bone, while pouring acid on the open wounds …
If you have multiple sclerosis or any other neurological disfunction, you probably have found yourself stuffed inside a medical sausage casing—better known as an MRI. Taking part in a research study, I have found myself in this position five or six times in the the past few months. With nothing to do during …
Melancholy describes my feelings while flipping through a university alumni magazine. It’s cool to read up on all the changes taking place on the ol’ stomping ground of higher learning. But it can also be depressing as all heck. Because with all the exciting things happening around campus, comes positive …
On Sunday, the BCS announced the complete college football bowl schedule. Thirty-five games in all. And once again, not one game–not a single down, will be played in honor of those of us with multiple sclerosis. Shunned. Those rat bastards. Well, my shuffling friend, all that is about to change! My Odd …
In a previous post titled “Lab Rat #19”, I described my participation in a research study conducted at the Cleveland Clinic’s Mellen Center. The study was the Phase One Clinical Trial of mesenchymal stem cell transplantation in patients with MS. Well, lo and behold, my big day had finally arrived. The day …
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Reality tv is everywhere. You can’t channel surf without finding a show about hoarders, brides-to-be, singers, dancers, models, fat people, ugly people, addicted people or people with odd habits. Not to mention, every occupation now has its own show….chefs, bakers, truckers, loggers, tattoo artists and anyone who gets dirty on the job. Almost …
The reviewer “Car and Driver” doesn’t give a crap. “”Kelley Blue Book” won’t waste its time. And the infamous “Edmunds.com” can’t look past its upturned nose. That’s why My Odd Sock has taken it upon himself to test drive & review the vehicle near & dear to an MSer’s heart…..the grocery …
It’s time to clear out some MS related items from the My Odd Sock filing cabinet. So here in no particular order, I give you various “musings,” hopefully presented in a humorous way….thus called ‘amusings.” (Clever as mold, aren’t I?) Stem Cell Study Update In a previous …
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 …
