my stumbles through life with ms
This month marks one full year that I’ve been on Plegridy. It’s an Interferon beta-1a used to treat Relapse Remitting Multiple Sclerosis. I inject it subcutaneously every 14 days. The last year has gone by quickly, but I’ll never forget it. When I first started Plegridy, I was just chomping…
Full disclosure – this is a revamped version of my very first post. I took it down for a while, for various reasons. I was unsure of the purpose, I was freshly diagnosed and confused, and mostly I was very self-conscious. I’ve edited a few parts with more clarity now…
Full disclaimer – this is an affiliated post. That means if you buy through a link, I may recive a commission, at no cost to you. I am not associated with Surface, and I do not guarantee any products listed here. Thinking back, my hair was never crazy thick or…
Yesterday, I posted this on my Instagram. It’s a snip of a post I found on Pinterest. I suffered with weird symptoms for YEARS, and I also happen to suffer from two different autoimmune disorders, so this resonated with me. I have used this technique, years ago, with a provider…
The First Year of Marriage With MS Two days ago was my three year wedding anniversary – so why am I calling this The First Year? Because I got diagnosed with Relapse Remitting Multiple Sclerosis a little over a year ago, so I feel like this is our first full year…
We all know them – and most of us have at least one in our lives, if not more. The snooty relative that watches from a distance, with a sneer. They’re quick to comment when anything doesn’t go as you planned, but are silent when you succeed. The fake friend…
Full disclaimer – this is an affiliated post. If you purchase through a link, I may receive a commission, at no cost to you. A few months ago, I knew something had to change. My health was at its lowest – and that’s saying something considering I have rrms. My…
This week, I received two pieces of awesome news. I was asked by a teacher to speak at IUPUI next semester on MS and Exercise, and I was asked to submit an audition video for a web series on rrms. Stumble Pup is movin’ on upppp. What does this mean?…
This time two years ago, disability advocacy would have never crossed my mind. I’ve always been the type to go out of my way to be polite and courteous to others; holding doors open, making sure the lady in the wheelchair can get through, walking delicately around the blind guy…
“Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty… I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well.” Theodore Roosevelt April 8th,…