Category: Checking in with Michele’s Life and Status
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Today You Might Not See My Disability
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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You Slept All Night, But You Are Still Exhausted
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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Whimsical Walking Stick Brings Joy and Security
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…
