Tag: multiple sclerosis

New Med, Who Dis?

New Med, Who Dis?

I’ve been really busy with work and I forgot to write about med changes! They happened in September. Better living through pharmacology. This year, I saw not only my awesome neurologist but also a physiatrist. He’s also cool, a bit sardonic but that’s my jam so the appointment was great. He’s the doc who specializes …

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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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My Alinker Arrived!

My Alinker Arrived!

I got an Alinker and joined a study on it and it’s amazing. It’s a walking bike, a different type of mobility aid. It’s like a walker but you’re supported on a seat the whole time. You’re essentially walking like you used to. If you go to my A Splendid Mess page on Facebook, you …

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So I Did A Thing…Disability & All

So I Did A Thing…Disability & All

I’m still learning how to navigate life with a disability. I haven’t taught CPR or first aid in years and I used to love it. Turns out I was really good at it, too. I loved seeing things click for students in class and watching them leave confident that if they witnessed an emergency, they …

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Unpopular Opinion: Neurodivergence Doesn’t Entitle You To Physically Accessible Spaces

Unpopular Opinion: Neurodivergence Doesn’t Entitle You To Physically Accessible Spaces

I was following someone on social media for their art. They also have autism and do a lot of advocacy, which I think is great. I unfollowed after a discussion about accessible spaces because it enraged me. I didn’t announce it, I just left. That’s what grownups do. Medical and mental health professionals have suggested …

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Chronic Illness: It’s Your Entire Identity Now

Chronic Illness: It’s Your Entire Identity Now

I’m the MS sufferer who will give it to you straight, absent the bullshit and toxic positivity. Today’s topic is Identity. The MINUTE you develop a chronic illness or a visible disability, that’s it for you. No matter what you’ve accomplished, or who you are, it doesn’t matter anymore. Now you’re a checked box. Your …

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Hiking Bow River Trail

Hiking Bow River Trail

The nice thing about hiking this trail in Canmore (Alberta) is the options. AllTrails marked this trail as easy, which is true but you have a couple of options that make it moderately challenging with disability. I did it with a cane and a great deal of the trail is accessible to ‘wheelies.’ I have …

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So You Woke Up Disabled: Get You A Dicer!

So You Woke Up Disabled: Get You A Dicer!

This dicer chopper thing is the greatest thing ever. Once again, a splendid Amazon find: https://a.co/d/8FemQCd Did you know that most infomercial gadgets are for disabled folks? True story. So if you ever thought, “Come on asssssss iffffff we need a doohickey to do that. How stupid are some people?…” Not stupid, physically limited. I …

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So You Woke Up Disabled: Get Yourself A Veggie Stabber!

So You Woke Up Disabled: Get Yourself A Veggie Stabber!

In today’s instalment of So You Woke Up Disabled, something to help you work safer in the kitchen. I call it the Wolverine or the Veggie Stabber. I guess it’s real name is food slice assistant. TL;WR: Something that helps cut and slice things safely if you have hand weakness or poor motor control. Also …

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So You Woke Up Disabled: Get Yourself A Dolly

So You Woke Up Disabled: Get Yourself A Dolly

I’ve joked for the last few years that a handbook called So You Woke Up Disabled would be really handy to help one learn to navigate their new, shitty normal and offer some workarounds.. Haven’t found one, so I guess I should do it. Today, let’s talk about the game-changing dolly I got from Amazon. …

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