I'm watching the NCAA Tournament, and I'm watching a feature on Siena's Kenny Hansbrouck and his dad, who has MS. I was glad when they won their first round game, and I am going to be cheering like crazy for them in round 2. … [Read more...] about NCAA
Archives for March 2009
Not-So-Pleasant Symptom
Even though I'm doing a lot better than many people with MS, I still have to deal with the ugliness of this disease. Today's word is constipation. I warned you folks, this disease ain't pretty. It presents a cruel dilemma: on the one hand, drinking plenty of fluids can help you prevent dealing with constipation. But MS also likes to play with your bladder, too, which can make you hesistant to keep … [Read more...] about Not-So-Pleasant Symptom
Health Update
Having MS can make routine tests turn into a double-edged sword. I had a colonoscopy last week, and while one of the doctors was explaining the procedure to me, he mentioned that it could lead to a flare-up of my symptoms. I didn't think much about it at the time, but I did remember those words a few days later as I was dealing with some major fatigue. I had wondered why my right leg had been … [Read more...] about Health Update