Over two years ago, I wrote about preparing for an MRI scan of my brain and cervical spine (here) and how my husband was making me a CD to listen to in the scanner. Since then, I've had three more brain scans and I've fine-tuned my MRI playlist. I always meant to share it on… Continue reading Music to magnetise my brain by – a playlist
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My World
I'm experiencing a relapse. At least I hope I am. I hope I am because that would mean that the symptoms I have now are temporary. I am always tired, but right now I'm even more tired than usual. My balance is very poor, so sudden turns invariably result in a staggering that appears drunken… Continue reading My World
I’m back, and everything’s changing
It's been rocky. Why did I ever think it wouldn't be? It's easy to make glib protestations about how you will still be in control of your future when you sell yourself the story about how you're going to overcome the demons you're grappling with, that you're going to turn your negatives into positives. All… Continue reading I’m back, and everything’s changing
Keeping my mind on the right track
The last few weeks have been a bit difficult, physically and mentally. My walking’s not been all that great and I’ve been so, so tired. At the same time, we’ve been having some building work done on our house so the whole place is full of dust and clutter – and although I’m far from… Continue reading Keeping my mind on the right track
A very useful resource
I know I keep going on and on about the loneliness associated with an MS diagnosis, but it is possibly worse than the symptoms I have (which are constant, but thankfully relatively minor). In fact, I think it is the worst thing I have to contend with.I don't know anyone else with MS. There are… Continue reading A very useful resource
A hiatus: stop the rollercoaster, I want to get off!
Well, I was quite good at keeping this blog up to date for a bit. And then... well, it all caught up with me. It was fine when I was putting a brave face on everything in the whirlwind of adrenaline that followed my first scary medical appointments, but you can't do that forever -… Continue reading A hiatus: stop the rollercoaster, I want to get off!
Falling & Laughing 