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Moments of Freedom
Sometimes it feels like old age has come a little too quickly recently. Yes, of course, I am getting older and with age there comes compromise. It just feels too quick, infringing on my freedom. Multiple Sclerosis doing its thing. Building walls that are closing in too quickly. Small Escapes There are moments, though, when the walls that are trying to close me in get… a little …unstable. Such moments are different to what they used to be. In the past it would be long walk or a big cycling ride. Perhaps an epic cycling climb. Epic for me, at least. Acts of resistance. Now? A short walk somewhere beautiful.…
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MS: Invisible Things
MS, like many diseases, has symptoms that cannot be seen but do have impact. I want to share a bit about the personal impact of these but, before that, I will l make one thing clear from the start; I am actually very happy that a lot of my issues are invisible! It’s true that I have physical issues such as weakness on the right side, some trembling, problems walking…… the list goes on. But these are nothing to linger on, no matter how annoying they are. I know fellow patients with MS who have far worse physical issues. I know I am lucky to be in pretty good condition.…
