“If you refuse to do it yourself, I’ll do it for you,” I threatened. “Oh no you won’t!” Kim replied. What had begun as a legitimate debate soon deteriorated into a test of wills. Last week Kim received a letter from our primary care physician indicating that she was due for her annual physical. I… Continue reading An Argument from Love
MITCH STURGEON
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Living With MS
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Potpourri
It’s becoming more and more difficult for me to don my winter coat, even with assistance, especially the part where I try to stuff my arms into the sleeves. So I bit the bullet and ordered this ridiculously expensive winter Cape, which has no sleeves. Once I try it out, I’ll give you a review (picture… Continue reading Potpourri
Some Things I Miss (and a Few Things I Don’t)
Things I Miss 1. Walking (obviously) As a wheelchair user, I’m not only missing out on little slices of life due to accessibility issues. I’m also denied the many health benefits of walking. Every so often I stumble upon an article highlighting the importance of getting up and moving, like this one: Too Much Sitting… Continue reading Some Things I Miss (and a Few Things I Don’t)
It’s Not the Disability, It’s the…
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) I’ve accepted that I can no longer walk, and I’ve adjusted to the constant fatigue and the failing memory. Kim and I have developed strategies for all sorts of activities of daily living, so that I can be showered, shaved, dressed, etc. Everything this damn disease has thrown at us so far… Continue reading It’s Not the Disability, It’s the…
What Do I Do All Day? I Obsess over Our Finances
(Photo credit: Tax Credits) This is the eighth in a series of posts about how a disabled person like me passes the time at home, now that I no longer work. To say that I obsess over our finances may be too harsh. I’ll describe what it is I do, and you can decide what… Continue reading What Do I Do All Day? I Obsess over Our Finances
10 Things I Have Come to Understand in My 50 Years
(Photo credit: hfabulous) I’ve learned so many lessons in my first half-century. I suppose this is true of every 50-year-old, but only a few of us have blog space to fill up with such ponderings. So, in no particular order: 1. Even if I were to die tomorrow, I win. To have been born at… Continue reading 10 Things I Have Come to Understand in My 50 Years
Life Is a Little Better This Week
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) On the whole, things get more difficult over time with progressive MS. But once in a while we stumble upon a new device, or a new procedure, which at least temporarily makes things better. That’s what happened this week. Here’s some background. For many years, I have had to pee once or… Continue reading Life Is a Little Better This Week
Some What-If Scenarios
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) I see no benefit in wishing that things had turned out better. That’s a waste of time and an emotional drain. However, I do have an active, albeit MS-addled brain, and lots free time on my hands, and so my mind wanders. I find myself imagining, just for the fun of it,… Continue reading Some What-If Scenarios
Losses and Gains 2013
It’s that time of the year again. Each January I take a moment to assess what I’ve gained and lost in the past year, and what changes may await me in the coming year. As you know, I try to strike a balance. I don’t sugarcoat my condition, but neither do I wallow in self-pity.… Continue reading Losses and Gains 2013
Save the IBot Update: the FDA Gives Us Some Good News
You might call it an early Christmas present. As I indicated in my previous iBot update, the FDA held a hearing on December 12 to consider DEKA’s petition to change the iBot medical classification. As I wrote in that post: “…The iBot needs a new manufacturer. But first, the regulatory environment must be improved. DEKA… Continue reading Save the IBot Update: the FDA Gives Us Some Good News