Time for another blog post and MS Update! I haven’t blogged for a while, but my excuse for that is … The post An MS Update – November 2023 appeared first on . Time for a Catch-Up – November 2022 The List Source: trippingthroughtreacle.com
Overcoming Bitterness in the Face of Chronic Illness
The post Overcoming Bitterness in the Face of Chronic Illness appeared first on Life on a Seesaw. Explore the journey of self-discovery and empathy in the face of chronic illness. Discover how one person turned envy into compassion and bitterness into resilience, finding silver linings and self-compassion along the way. Join us on a transformative…
Advanced MS & pregnancy
Did I say I was pregnant?! After what feels like years of research the last nine months have gone fast, pregnancy moves at a different rate to MS (and thankfully the NHS is forced to follow). Particularly this last trimester. When I was originally looking up advice about MS and pregnancy, desperate to find information,…
The Pros And Cons of Coming Out With MS
Last week I was fortunate to be in Milan during ECTRIMS, the world’s largest MS research conference. I’ve just returned from my whirlwind trip, and I’m a little late sharing the first episode of season 2 of the podcast. Sick Little Secret: The Pros And Cons Of Coming Out With MS dropped Friday while I…
Forgive Me My Absence
Forgive Me My Absence I have no excuse. Here is something of an update. It’s the least I can do. My health has deteriorated at about the same pace as it has been deteriorating for the past 22 years. The problem is, I don’t have much runway left. But I have some. Above the neck,…
SPMS and My Body Image
Hi everyone, how are you all? Yet again it has been ages since I last posted and for that I … The post SPMS and My Body Image appeared first on . Source: trippingthroughtreacle.com
From MIA to TMI: I’m Back Spilling MS tea (and everything else for that matter)
Back To Reality September’s here, and welcome to Pumpkin Spice and Get-Your-Shit-Together season. First stop, physio. I never feel better than after I’ve seen Emran, my osteopath, except for last week when Emran told me I have tennis elbow. “Cool,” I said, “something sporty.” “Not cool,” Emran said. “Your arms are weaker every time I…
Radical Self-Love: Sacred, Not Selfish
Is Self-Love Selfish? Let’s Chat. I saw a post on Facebook recently that asked,“What’s one piece of advice every child should get?” Without thinking twice, I wrote:“Love yourself unconditionally.” Later that day, I asked Jeremy what he’d say.He goes, “Be kind.” Also great advice. Nailed it. But then I told him mine, and he said,“Well,…
Tysabri injections, nice idea
After 10 years, Tysabri is evolving to become simpler to administer. One of the strongest MS drugs, and up until a few years ago, the only ‘highly effective’ treatment available, has involved an afternoon spent in hospital every four weeks. Only dispensed at regional centres, it’s generally not even your local hospital – For me…
Latest information about Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. It causes inflammation and damage to the myelin sheath, which is the protective covering around nerve fibers. This can lead to a variety of symptoms, including fatigue, muscle weakness, vision problems, and difficulty with coordination and balance. While there is currently…