Walking was a given. But who knew multiple sclerosis would steal my body’s ability to do the most basic activity of all…..standing still. I mean standing without aids…sans a cane, a crutch, a shoulder or a wall to lean against. Standing is something I learned when I was two years …
Every four years, MSers from around the globe gather together in competition. Their quest? To determine who is the strongest… who is the fastest… and who has the best bladder control. It is the MS Olympics! And Team My Odd Sock is there to soak up any endorsement deals and surely …
At My Odd Sock, we (I) strive to promote a world of harmony and acceptance. A world…free of hate and ignorance. I believe it was astronaut Neil Armstrong who said…”That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Thus, My Odd Sock is proud to introduce…… My Odd Sock …
Multiple Sclerosis is like a muscle-bound beach bully. Not only does it kick sand in your face by teasing & taunting you with all sorts of health issues, but MS also draws a line in the sand, forcing you to give up activities that define who you are. The reason I …
Because I am too cranky to come up with something new, I finally decided to repost this fitting My Odd Sock. Swelter…and enjoy! Summer is here in all its glory. And like you, I’m stuck inside, chomping at the bit to get out to enjoy summer’s splendor. The Heatmeister’s “hot & humid” conditions make it …
Kids say the darndest things, right? If that’s true, then at times, adults must say some MEGA-stupid things (or so it seems) when talking to those of us with multiple sclerosis. Because through the years, I’ve heard some real good ‘ol insert-foot-in-mouth, you-gotta-be-kidding-me comments. Many, so idiotic, the person saying …
This may be from the past, but it is still true today. Enjoy! I hear ya. You’re saying “Another MS post about bladder control?…We know the drill. Take a pill would you!” Alas, you are wrong! This isn’t about the bladder or the enlarging prostate at all—it’s about my self-described “gotta go mode.” …
I hope you enjoy this re-run My Odd Sock…I need to go get more Band-aids! I’m “Fall-Down” funny. Not funny-hilarious. I fall down so often, it’s funny. My doctor will ask “Have you fallen recently?” And I respond by saying “Which day?” I fall so often, people think “Spic-N-Span” is my aftershave. I fall …
Everyone has a story to tell. The story of the day they were first introduced to multiple sclerosis. For some the diagnosis takes a long time. Seeing doctor after doctor, undergoing test after test, until finally getting the answer they never wanted. Others, like me, are dx’d right away. Guess I’m a lucky …
T-shirt. Check. Pull-on shorts. Check. I’m ready to roll. Literally. With MS, one must dress for comfort. As well as a quick disrobe when nature calls faster than it takes to unbutton & unzip! I try not to dress like a fashion train-wreck. But I know …
