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Category Archives: Falling
Letting Go Of Fear
I’m often surprised by my disabilities. The other day when I was coming back from a walk, I opened my apartment door and was taking a step inside when my body decided to have a full body spasm. I lost … Continue reading
The Stone Man Speaks
Multiple Sclerosis is a curious disease, just as Cerebral Palsy is a mysterious disability. Even after so many years of living with them, they always like to keep me guessing…mostly because I’m no longer sure which one does what. It … Continue reading
Posted in Falling, Spasms, Speech, Symptoms, Talking
Tagged Ami McKay, Cerebral Palsy, Cybil Paulsen, Jack Nicholson, Max Shadow, Multiple Sclerosis
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I’m Alive For This Moment
On Wednesday last week, I had an appointment with my neurologist. This is a joy for me. My doctor is a delight and makes going to the hospital a joy. She’s always upbeat and I feel as if I’m meeting … Continue reading
Posted in Depression, Doctors, Falling, Fatique, Insomnia, MRI's, Symptoms
Tagged I'm Alive For This Moment, Medication, Neurologists, New Symptoms, Thankfulness
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Today Is A New Day
On December 30th, 2012, I woke up to find that my world as I knew it had changed. I woke not knowing how to move my body. It was no longer mine and I was no longer able to control … Continue reading
Posted in Balance, Brain Fog, Depression, Falling, Fatique, Spasms, Speech, Symptoms, Walking
Tagged A New Day, Celebration, Change, Divorce, Gratefulness, joy, Thankfulness
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Falling Through the Air
My left leg has been spasming for five days. It’s always in the same place, the thigh. The spams aren’t painful, but strong. They last for a few seconds, the longest has been close to thirty. Normally, my spasms come … Continue reading
Remembering to Slow Down
At my six month appointment, my doctor was very impressed by what I’ve managed to do. He did mention, however, that I should do more exercise. Once again, he recommended Yoga. It’s confusing to me why doctors and nurses would … Continue reading
Posted in Falling, Muscles
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Flashback Falling
I had another fall yesterday. Before I got sick in January, I had a fall down the back steps in my apartment building. I was taking out the trash and was coming back inside. It’s a relatively small flight of … Continue reading
Posted in Falling, Muscles, Walking
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Getting Up Again
Today I had a fall at work. It was really quick and fairly painless. I went to get back into my chair and lost my balance. The chair slid away from me and I was on my knees. I had … Continue reading
Posted in Balance, Falling
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