Tag: chronic illness

I Detest Wellness Influencers

I Detest Wellness Influencers

I detest fitness and wellness influencers. Well, I despise all influencers. Especially if they introduce themselves as an influencer. It makes me want to introduce myself as a boxer. They’re often poorly educated and without a good grasp of science, biology, or medicine. You know what saying they love that’s incredibly offensive and ableist? It’s …

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Packing For Infusion

Packing For Infusion

Twice a year, I go to the city for an Ocrevus infusion to manage MS. It keeps my immune system from snacking on my brain and spinal cord. The first time was terrifying because I had no idea what to expect. What did they think might happen, given all the talk about infusion reaction, pre-medication …

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The MS Clinic=A Splendid FunSucker

The MS Clinic=A Splendid FunSucker

In case FunSucker is a new word for you: A FunSucker is one who, or that which, sucks the fun out of things or people. Also known as Debbie Downer or Rainer of Parades. I felt almost fully recovered. It took months, but I was able to run again. Back to working out 5 days …

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Saying Nothing Is A Forgotten Art

Saying Nothing Is A Forgotten Art

More people need to learn the art of saying nothing, in my opinion. I get that people want to be nice. Supportive. They want to say something, anything, to make a situation better. This post is just some food for thought and how I feel about my particular disease. I’m not trying to speak for …

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