The picture on your left is : A- A medieval torture chamber. B- Devices of a Dominatrix. C- Things I use to battle spasticity. Although there may be some truth to both answers A and B, my intention was for you to choose answer C. Because C includes many of the weapons I …
It was held-back the last time, so enjoy this graduation post one more time! Tis that time of year when smiling, fresh faces cross the stage to receive their diplomas. It is a time to celebrate not only, the hard work and commitment of years past, but also the enticement of what lies ahead in …
Let’s face it, time is all we have—and who knows how much we get, so why not spend some time with a little physical exercise. (GAG, GASP, CHOKE, SPIT, GROAN, CHORTLE, PUKE, WHEEZ, SNORT, COUGH) Now hear me out. The time you spend moving that body of yours will thank you back times ten. It’s …
It’s hard to avoid….the floor that is. With multiple sclerosis, your balance gets as twisted up as underwear after a full day at the amusement park. So you may take a fall or two….or three hundred. We do our best to avoid them. But sometimes, shit happens. While falling in private is aggravating, falling in …
It’s all about the big four….the Eastern…the Central…the Mountain…and the Pacific. Of course, I’m referring to the four time zones found here in the U.S. When I say “big,” I’m really talking about the Eastern, Central & Pacific only. The Mountain is like the ugly stepchild time zone no one cares about. And what’s with …
Like any disease, multiple sclerosis has its share of misinformation being circulated by word of mouth or via the Internet. While many, more credible sources, word to dispel the major myths of MS, here at My Odd Sock, we are busy clearing away the lesser known hearsay of our disease. With that, we present “MS …
Medical marijuana is today’s big health debate. Experts struggle over the treatment benefits. States grapple with legality issues. While our representatives in D.C. fuss over their reelection campaigns. Fourteen states already offer medical marijuana as a viable treatment option for numerous medical conditions, including MS. Meanwhile, other states are working to put the issue before …
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 …
Because I am being a lazy bum this week, please enjoy this repeat My Odd Sock. OK, maybe “access denied” is a bit extreme. Let’s try “access impeded”…or “access inconvenienced.” Whatever you call it, if you use a wheelchair, scooter or rollator, getting around, into, or out of a place, building or activity can be …
Because I am being a lazy cow, please enjoy this repeat My Odd Sock! In 1972, Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty, Ronnie Cox and Jon Voight starred in the movie “Deliverance.” This scary flick was about a whitewater canoe trip gone very bad. I call the movie “scary” because I was absolutely petrified that something like …
