The Hidden Stress of Living with MS
When I was a young man, I genuinely believed that I thrived on stress. I spent many years in management, where pressure, deadlines and problems requiring immediate answers were simply…
Breathing Methods for Restful Sleep in MS: A Practical Guide
Discover the breathing methods I use to settle my mind and body when MS makes sleep difficult, including the simple 4-7-8 technique that works particularly well for me.
Harold the Hammerhead and the Curious Clues
Harold the Hammerhead Harold the Hammerhead swam out for his tea, In a waistcoat of kelp and a hat from Dundee. He saluted a haddock, then turned with a grin,…
Ronald the Rhino and the Blazing Hot Day
Ronald the Rhino Ronald the Rhino stepped out in the sun, With a parasol, waistcoat and raspberry bun. “The weather is splendid!” he cried with delight, Then challenged the postman…
Heat Sensitivity in MS: When Warmth Worsens Symptoms
Heat sensitivity in MS can temporarily worsen symptoms such as blurred vision, fatigue, weakness and balance problems. I look at Uhthoff’s phenomenon, the heat triggers I have learned to recognise and the simple ways I manage overheating in everyday life.
Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms: Pillar Post
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Before My MS Diagnosis: The Signs I Didn’t Recognise
Looking back, the signs were there long before my MS diagnosis. At the time, they were simply unexplained moments in an otherwise ordinary life. Only with hindsight did those scattered experiences begin to form a recognisable pattern.
Jangly Legs: When Restless Nights Begin with a Jerk
Jangly legs is my name for the sudden jerks and restless sensations that disturb otherwise quiet nights. Here I share what they feel like, why I notice them most at bedtime, and how this peculiar symptom affects my sleep.
The Panther Who Mislaid His Thoughts
Percival Panther had always possessed a magnificent memory. He knew every path through the forest, every comfortable branch and precisely where he had hidden anything worth eating. Then his thoughts…
Cognitive Symptom Help: Living with Brain Fog and Memory Problems
Cognitive symptoms can make everyday tasks surprisingly difficult. I share the practical strategies I use to manage brain fog, memory problems and concentration while living with MS.