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Cog fog is a common aspect that persons with MS deal with. For active and engaged people, this is an aha moment to come to terms with. Some days my ability is limited to doing simple tasks one at a time; otherwise, confusion and a lack of productivity kicks in. For example, if I am…
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One day while perusing the aisles of Trader Joe’s, I spotted something new: baby cauliflower. These florets are tender, sweet, and delicious! I could not believe how flavorful they are. To sauté gently, just add a tiny bit of coconut oil and butter is a sauté pan, pop the florets into the pan. Stir around…
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At first diagnosis, I was hoping for a professional orientation to theinjection of my medication. I thought that I would get several instructions onhow to inject. In fact, I was left on my own. A nurse did come to my homeduring the second week of my injections and he was sent from the drug companyas…
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The MS Walk in Seattle happens in the fourth week of April, and it is a community event to raise money for MS research. In 2022, a couple of friends joined me in this event, the first event such as this that I’ve actively participated in. Oh what fun it was! Why do I walk?…
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Burnt hands is the only way that I can describe this feeling I have in both my hands. Imagine what putting your hands in boiling water would feel like: the skin is tight, fingers are stiff, and the touch sensation is basically gone. The lack of sensation limits my ability to engage in many daily…
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Multiple Sclerosis(MS) is an unpredictable neurological disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. MS impacts the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves, which make up the central nervous system(CNS) and controls everything I try to do. Sometimes this means that I…
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The fatigue that comes with MS can be overwhelming and come on quickly. The first year of MS often entailed a nap or two each day. I easily tired. Once tired, I could feel the shakiness permeate my spinal cord and travel down my legs. I had overdone it again. A short nap or rest…
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I love my dressings fresh and flavorful. This dressing makes a small batch and brightens kale, spinach, or leafy greens. I polish the salad off with toasted almonds. The ingredients for this simple and delicious dressing are: 1/3 cup EV olive oil 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoon maple syrup 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon…
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I never imagined I would use a cane. Yet, when my spinal column is fatigued and my legs are wobbly, this simple device is going to ensure that I get where I need to go on time. It is wonderful that the general public sees a cane and makes room for me to squeeze into…
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January 17, 2022, I entered the emergency room not my usual self. Feeding myself left me spilling my food on myself, walking unaided was a challenge, and my arms, hands, legs, and feet were tingling and numb. My journey with Multiple Sclerosis was about to begin. The MRI and lumbar puncture happened within the first…
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