Two weeks ago on a Monday afternoon I had lunch with my Mom. After lunch she went to watch television and take a nap like she always does. A little while later she made a loud noise. A loud noise isn’t exactly out of the ordinary only this sounded different and…
What is PRMS?
Nine years after my first brain mri that showed “nonspecific demylenation” and three years after official diagnosis, I want to tell you what PRMS is not (to me personally). PRMS is not curable. There are no remissions. It’s not well known or commonly heard of. Odds are it’s not your friend’s ms. It’s…
It’s Not A Toothache, It’s Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia is a type of facial pain caused by a damaged nerve making contact with a blood vessel at the base of the brain causing the nerve to misfire. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders, 150,000 people are diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia every year. They also state…
Messy House & I Couldn’t Be Happier
Funny thing, I had company the other day, and they asked me if I needed help cleaning the house. This wasn’t an out of the ordinary question if you knew my home before ms. I was a neurotic clean freak. I used to dust, vacuum, and mop all of the…
How To Set A Goal & Achieve It
Setting a goal is one of the most important things we can do when we wish to improve ourselves, whether it be a personal or professional goal. Something as simple as making an overdue dental or doctor appointment that we’ve been putting off or wanting to clear a cluttered area in the…
How To Make The Perfect Hard Boiled Egg
Place eggs in your pot, completely covered in water. Add a dash of salt if desired. (I don’t). Bring to a boil, allowing the eggs to boil for one minute. Turn off the stove. Cover the pot leaving the eggs in water for fifteen minutes. I leave them on the…
Alzheimer’s Signs & Symptoms
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disease caused by the formation of plaques containing beta amyloid in the brain. Many times the signs of Alzheimer’s disease are mistakenly attributed to “old age”. For as long as I can remember my Mom had an obsession with the mail. Every single day…
Canine Diabetes & Lipohypertrophy
What is lipohypertrophy? Lipo – fat Hypertrophy – enlargement of an organ. (Skin is our largest organ). Simply put, lipohypertrophy is the development of lumps (scar tissue) under the skin from repeated injections. In Bailey’s case, insulin injections. Recently I noticed what felt like a mass on my dog Bailey…
The Forgotten Friend
I’m sure by now you’ve heard the saying, “going into 2020 with my eyes wide open….2020 vision”. I was S I N G I N’ this! I’ve been struggling dealing with selfish people who are not supportive. Seems everyone is preoccupied with themselves, making no time to check in. We…
Thinking About A Puppy?
Puppies! Who doesn’t love a tiny little furry being? Puppy breath! As someone who has always loved senior dogs, having a puppy was a BIG change for me. Senior dogs are so very special and our time with them is often short, whereas a puppy is expected to be with…