Here’s when I like my MS

[goatgal]

When I don’t have a headache

When my eyes don’t ache

When I don’t stumble on something invisible

When I don’t drop something

When a knee doesn’t buckle

When I don't fall

When my legs don’t become leaden walking up the hill

When the ringing in my ears is quieter

When my legs don’t ache

When a muscle spasm doesn't wake me

When my feet aren’t stiff in the morning

When I don’t choke drinking a glass of water

When I don’t wet my pants in public

When my bowels work as the creator intended

When I can be outdoors on a summer day

When my fingers don’t drag on the keyboard as I type.

[jimeka]

Agree with you on this one, Blessings Jimeka 🤗 🍫

[Peruzzot]

Here are some more to add to the list:

When I can remember everything except what I want to forget.

When I can follow a conversation in its entirety.

When I can actually multitask. Like carry on a conversation and make dinner without getting lost on either in the process.

When I can taste my food without having to overload it with herbs or spices that overwhelm anyone else who eats it.

[greaterexp in reply to Peruzzot]

...and the list goes on!

[greaterexp]

Perfect! That's a unique take on MS! I'd venture to guess that none of us has figured out a way to love our MS.

[goatgal in reply to greaterexp]

Well, given that it's a dysfunctional relationship I'd rather not have, I'll settle for like rather than love.

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador]

So pretty much never? goatgal ? How are you doing? Haven't heard much from you lately!🤗💕🌠

[goatgal in reply to Jesmcd2]

I'm doing. Same old, same old.

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to goatgal]

🤗💕🍫🌠

[pamgarner]

let me add ,when my daily plans I have in my head in morning actually work out!

[falalalala]

Yep!

[twooldcrows]

would be so wonderful ...take care ...

[4fishylady]

Hey there, goatgal! I'm sorry you're having such a rough time with this MonSter. I'm betting it's pretty cold where you are and that may be part of the issue. It's pretty cold down south of you, too. Somebody on this site recommended a book "Healing Multiple Sclerosis", New Revised Edition, by Ann Boroch, CNC, which I am in the process of reading. It has some pretty interesting claims that MS can be slowed, altered or even cured through diet, detox and nutritional makeover. The author, diagnosed at 18, was severely affected by MS and began studying everything she could get her hands on to find ways to change her condition. She came up with some pretty radical ways to do it, but claims to be totally free of MS now. She backs it up with stories of many others who have been healed or greatly improved. I may try some of her ideas, but I already eat a very good diet for cholesterol issues, and some of these restrictions are rather extreme. Just thought I'd pass this on to you for some interesting "fireside" reading. We've got a lot of winter ahead of us. Hoping for a moderation of these temps soon!

[CrazyCatWom]

I can't really say it was something I loved about my MS, but it was when I was first diagnosed and attending an appointment with my first neurologist. He'd asked me if I was experiencing any new symptoms. I told him I'd just been experiencing this weird thing: If I dropped my chin to my chest, it'd feel like a tuning fork was being pressed to my tail bone.

He then asked if I found it painful or . . .?

I told him I found it either annoying . . .

Looking down at his clip board, he started to walk away . . .

I continued, " Or downright pleasureable! "

He almost got to the door, but stopped. He then slowly turned back to me and with a sheepish smile said, "Oh, NOW I get it!

I just shrugged and said, "All I know is I'm saving money on batteries!"

And for the first and last time, I got a DOCTOR to laugh!

[Allen5280]

Ok, I must agree with Jesmcd2 ..... with a bit more emphasis on NEVER, ever, ever ever ever never ever never never NEVER! LOL😆 🤯

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to Allen5280]

To infinity and beyond! 🍔🤗💕🌠

Allen5280

[paulinelaliberty]

Oh I agree with you. That's when I feel the best ever. But this does not happen very often .

God Bless you and may you have a blessed day

[lbenmaor]

I agree !

Leslie