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MS & Fatigue

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Even after living through the highs and lows of Multiple Sclerosis, one of the most frustrating and challenging issues I deal with is fatigue. I think it is twice as hard because anyone who does not have Multiple Sclerosis does not understand and thinks it is exaggerated, which it is NOT. I became used to a typical schedule when I was working because I did not have a choice, and earlier in the day, I felt more awake. Unfortunately, as the day progresses, I quickly become more fatigued, so when my husband, who works the night shift, has days off, we eat dinner late, and I start to fall asleep almost immediately after dinner. He is understanding for the most part, but he gets a little frustrated with me. Mostly, it is later at night when this happens, but it has happened not long after I get out of bed and he is getting out of work and wants to watch something on Netflix or YouTube, and because he always watches to see if I am asleep, he notices when my eyes start to close. It is not like I always want to be tired, and even though I have explained MS Fatigue several times, he does not truly understand.

For those of you reading this who have Multiple Sclerosis or know someone who does or has another condition that causes fatigue, you understand my struggles. However, many people do not understand, and why would they? Until someone must battle through something like this, they can never fully understand how challenging and frustrating it is. My goal when I started this blog was to spread awareness about Multiple Sclerosis, so I wanted to share some helpful information about fatigue and Multiple Sclerosis with you today.

80% of people living with Multiple Sclerosis battle with fatigue problems. MS fatigue is more severe than traditional types of fatigue. This issue can impact one’s abilities at work and home. Fatigue struggles typically manifest between the ages of 20 and 40 and affect women two to three times as often as it does men. The reasons may include but are not limited to muscle spasms interring with sleep, bladder troubles causing one to get out of bed multiple times a time, and is often aggravated by heat and humidity. This issue occurs daily and may happen early in the morning, even after a full and restful night of sleep. Fatigue tends to worsen as the day progresses and can come on quickly and suddenly, so it is hard to plan for. A few symptoms of MS Fatigue include limbs feeling heavy that cause difficulties in grasping things or writing, and balance, vision, and concentration issues may get worse temporarily.

That is going to be all I have for today but thank you for stopping by my site today. I hope you found what I shared helpful and can help others to understand the battles with fatigue and MS. It is not any fun and I wish there was more that could be done, but we can only do what we can do, and nothing more. I hope your week is going well and you are not dealing with too many stressful situations. On another lighter note, our cat is continuing to get better, and we are remaining very hopeful♥. I look forward to any comments you may have and will respond as quickly as possible. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love♥, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

My Years With Multiple Sclerosis

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Even though I have lived with Multiple Sclerosis for more than half of my life and have a solid foundation of understanding it, there are still many unknowns. After all these years of fighting against the unpredictable nature and uncertainties of this disease, I still try to hold onto the hope that one day there will be a cure. Unfortunately, the Internet has too much misinformation and can cause people newly diagnosed or those who have had Multiple Sclerosis for years to become discouraged and feel hopeless. As someone living with this disease, I understand all the negative emotions that can be felt, but I also know how a positive mind can help to combat these emotions. Of course, one reason I have this mindset is because of a promise I made to my late grandfather to never let this disease defeat me. Some days keeping this promise seems nearly impossible, but I can hear his voice in my mind, and it gives me the strength I need to carry on. Plus, this man never let me down, and even though he has been gone since 2013, I believe he is watching over me and I refuse to disappoint him.

It has been 23 years since I received the call with the news regarding my first MRI. My previous eye doctor was the man who pieced the puzzle together when I went to see him because I had lost vision in my left eye. I can still remember being alone in the exam room, terrified I was going blind in one of my eyes. The doctor ran numerous tests and consulted with several of his colleagues before explaining his suspicions that I had Multiple Sclerosis. Once he finished his explanation and I stopped crying long enough, he told me he scheduled me to have an MRI that night. I kept myself composed until I was in my car before bursting into tears again. I went for the MRI only a few hours later, and the call I received was from my eye doctor at 9:30 PM to let me know the MRI revealed his suspicions to be true. Thankfully, my very kind and understanding eye doctor had a friend who was a neurologist, and he fast-tracked an appointment with him, so I avoided all the red tape.

Over the 23 years I have lived with Multiple Sclerosis, there have been good and bad days. Learning to understand and accept this disease are two very different challenges. Even though I could understand the simple terms about Multiple Sclerosis and treatment options, it was not as easy to understand there was no cure. I am thankful for how patient, understanding, and understanding my first neurologist was because he talked me through everything calmly and never once got frustrated with my questions. This fabulous neurologist made understanding the disease easy, but he did not have the magical power to help me accept it any faster because that was something I had to do on my terms and my time. Even though he wanted me to get a disease-modifying medication quickly, he did not push or force me. I think he knew if he tried pushing me too hard, I would shut down and be noncompliant.

When I began my blogging adventure, my goal was to share information and spread awareness about Multiple Sclerosis. I have not done as much as I would have liked, but that is because it can be a touchy and sensitive topic. It is hard enough living with this daily, so when doing something such as writing that provides me comfort and an escape, writing about something that can be upsetting is not easy. No one asks to have any condition or conditions they must endure, and they sure as heck do not deserve it. As a 19-year-old girl, I used to think Multiple Sclerosis was a punishment for something I must have done wrong, but the older I have gotten, I know that is not the case. For some people, they have conditions like Multiple Sclerosis and worse because they are strong enough to handle them and view their disability as a badge of courage. Anyone who battles a condition that can cause extreme pain and still push forward in life should be considered a warrior!

In hindsight, things could have been much worse than they are. Considering there are four different types of Multiple Sclerosis, I am lucky the one I deal with is on the mild side. Even though I understand this, that does not mean my struggles are not miserable at times. It has not been the entire time I have had this disease, but for the past 12-15 years, I go to bed in pain and wake up with the same pain. There is not one minute in the day that I do not have pain, but I now view the pain as an alert I am still alive. I am not sure what I would do if I woke up one morning and did not have pain. If this ever happened, I would think I was dreaming or something worse. It is funny how humans can adapt to awful things and consider them normal.

Thank you for stopping by my site today. If you are someone who lives with Multiple Sclerosis, how long have you had this unpredictable disease? Do you think the medication you are on has helped keep it as under control as possible? I have tried several different treatments, but the only one that seems to help me is Gilenya. The reason this medication helps me keep Multiple Sclerosis at bay is taking a pill once a day is far easier for me than the injection types because I was terrible with them. Everyone is different, and a medication that works for one person might not work as well for another, and there is nothing wrong with that because we are all unique. I think it is often a trial-and-error kind of situation. I would love the opportunity to read your comments, and I will respond as quickly as possible. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love♥, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Mass and Continued Shortages

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I know I should not be surprised because I went through a similar issue last month with one of my medications, but there has been a greater impact on me this month. Even though I should anticipate situations like this after years of experience, I am still disappointed with the lack of capable pharmaceutical services in the United States. Considering I think these types of organizations are the most greedy and full of corruption, it amazes me that they continue to fail to produce, and ship supplies to the pharmacies. I will never understand the reasons why the United States appears to be unable to do things the right way and keep the medications people need in stock because other countries, such as Canada, can do this with ease. Even though the medication I am unable to get until at least Monday is not life-altering or life-ending, it could cause others some problems.

I started working on a post about these issues the United States experiences regarding numerous medication shortages last month and decided against it because it was causing me too much anger and stress. These issues also increased my level of disappointment and faith in the care people are receiving or not receiving. It is terrible how many medications the United States claims they have a shortage of and the number of people who will have to suffer due to no one doing anything about it. It is astonishing how little it seems our leaders care about the well-being of American citizens. There are so many medications that are included with the shortages, and some people are in dire need of these medications and cannot survive long without them.

What can we do about these issues? Is voting enough? Do our votes for legislation matter, or is everything predetermined, and we do not have a  say? Would writing letters to Congress do anything? Would writing letters to the pharmaceutical companies help? I do not know the answers to any of the questions I have asked, and I am unsure if anyone can answer them with facts or if we all want to believe that those in power care. I might sound cynical, but I do not believe there is much any of us, as ordinary citizens can do, and I do not believe anyone who is in power cares about anything more than their bank accounts. The only thing that I can say with 100% certainty is that things need to change, and they need to change immediately!

To avoid allowing situations that upset me to not cause additional stress and frustrations, I must write about them. Writing is the only way I know to release stress and frustration civilly and healthily. This has always been an outlet for me, and I am interested in knowing your thoughts on the issues I have mentioned in this post. I also want to thank you for taking the time to visit my site today and I hope you are having an enjoyable, and relaxing weekend. I will be responding to comments as quickly as I can! Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Take A Stand!

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Tuesdays are not that bad because it proves we survived another chaotic Monday! I spent time before I started work yesterday on the phone calling about my medication for Multiple Sclerosis and one of my cat’s medications for asthma. There are several differences between the two matters, one being Sundance is a cat and cannot take care of this himself, but the veterinarian was quick to help me get this taken care of and have his medication ready for me to pick up when I got out of work. My cat’s medication was more important to me than mine because I never want him to suffer unnecessarily. The matter revolving around my MS medication happens every month, and it is frustrating, but this is expected. This situation used to cause me a lot of stress, which is awful when you have MS as it can cause flare-ups. Thankfully, both medication issues were handled before I had to clock into work. I am happy to say that I will not miss any of my medication because the company is overnighting as it was their fault, again!

Tuesday should be easier than Monday, as Mondays can be hectic and challenging. One thing we must remember is there are some battles that are worth our time and energy. Who cares more about our health and well-being than ourselves? Of course, our family does care, but will they go to battle with doctors or a company responsible for sending necessary medications? Maybe some, but chances are we will need to fight those battles. Living with an illness that can take many things away from us is not easy, but when the doctor has numerous other patients and they are unable to give their undivided attention or care as much as they would if it were someone close to them. Honestly, there have been many times when Multiple Sclerosis has made me feel weak and less than others, but there have also been many times when this illness has made me feel as strong as a strong and courageous warrior!

Please do not get me wrong as I am not the type of person who wishes to engage in battles because they are exhausting and stressful. However, when it comes to being able to take care of my cats or family, I will be the first to take a stand, and I will not give up. I have also found there will be times I must take up for myself with my medical needs. I do not back down from doctors and force them to listen to me. I do not back down or give in regarding my medications with pharmacies. I will be the first to admit when I am in the wrong and will not push past things that I know are impossible. Anyone living with Multiple Sclerosis or any other illness knows that certain medications are a necessity because, without them, things could take a painful and terrible turn for the worse.

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I hope you found what I have shared helpful, and that it has provided you with the courage we all need in this life. Standing up for yourself or another that is unable to do so, does not make you a bad person or too pushy, it makes you stronger. I hope your week has started off well and it continues getting better until the weekend returns. I realize we still have several more days, but time flies when you are having fun, right? I look forward to reading your comments and will respond as quickly as possible. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Pick-Me-Up Friday Eve

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Happy Friday eve😊! At what point does the week not matter anymore? For many of us, each week we face many challenges. The week is coming to an end soon, and I think with not much of the week left we should not focus on what has occurred, but what the weekend might include. It is encouraging when I view the weather because the temperatures are finally coming down, and this is great because hot weather causes many problems for me and anyone else that struggles with heat intolerance and Multiple Sclerosis. My only hope now is that the weather does not change massively, causing the temperatures to increase again. A girl can dream, can’t she?

What does courage look like and mean to you? I think some of the most courageous people are those willing to risk their lives to save another person’s life. Where would we witness someone like this? Do you think there is any politician who would risk their life to save another person? I cannot think of any. I think they would only save one person, the person they see in the mirror. I think people such as firefighters who run into burning buildings to save other’s lives are very courageous. Who else would do such a thing? Most of us were told as children not to play with fire, and I understand the firefighters are not playing with fire, but they are doing everything we learned not to do. Other people like our educators who are teaching the children are in a way risking their lives. How many school shootings have there been in the United States? Too many and all because the gun laws are NOT strict enough!

The quote I shared above was supposed to help pick your spirits up because we still have another day to get through until we can enjoy the weekend. I feel like all of us must acknowledge what courage means to us and why it is so important. Of course, I think it takes a lot of courage to live through our lives with any type of illness because they can all feel unbearable at times. We will never know what another person is going through in their life, but we should always try to be understanding. What one person experiences might be different than another person, or it might be similar, but we all feel things in our ways.

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I have shared. I hope you found the meaning in the quote, and I look forward to your comments. I always try responding to your comments quickly, and this has not changed. I find it to be a great experience to communicate with everyone😊! Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Thoughts in my mind

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When I was younger, politics was never a topic I had any interest in following. It was not clear to me when and if any politician was being sincere, truthful, or had the best interests of anyone besides themselves in mind. As I have gotten older and slightly less blind or ignorant to the way our political system operates, the only thing that appears crystal clear is the vast majority of our political leaders have forgotten what it means to be honest. It does not matter what the party is, they all have one general thing in common, and it is not the best quality, as it is complete and utter dishonesty.

Political rhetoric has been an overwhelming and toxic predicament in the United States for far too long. These issues should never have escalated to the extreme levels it has over the last several years. It seems unheard, of that, anyone can either agree or at least agree to disagree on many of the HOT topics flooding the country. None of the differences of opinion should create turmoil and animosity, especially among family and friends. Life is too short, and tomorrow is not guaranteed for anyone, so we should avoid disagreements that offer no resolutions and only endanger feelings.

We will always encounter people that have different opinions, and we should not feel like we cannot have a normal and civilized conversation with these people. Chances are, you are already aware of the opinions of your family, friends, and even though it may be forbidden to discuss at work, your co-workers as well. Understanding things like this in advance can help you avoid any topics where a potential debate is inevitable.

I think everyone must understand that there is nothing sinister about being friendly and accepting of those from an opposing political party. It is natural and normal to have beliefs, and even feel strongly about those beliefs. It will not be a surprise to anyone that has read my previous posts, I am not and never will be a supporter of Donald Trump. I do not agree with the way he behaves or his treatment of others, but that is who he is and who I am. I also do not care much for the current President. It is 2023 and we need to learn to be more accepting and not continue to behave the same as many did decades ago. With the years comes change and therefore, I believe we are in dire need of someone younger and more accepting of the changes.

To get away from politics, I have so many questions that I do not believe have answers. Why are people so scared of those that are different? Should people not be free to love, even if they love differently than others do? Why should a woman not be the ONLY one with rights to her body? Why should the government or state have control over a woman’s body? Why in the richest country in the world do we have so many that are homeless? Why in a country that believes they have rights over a woman’s reproductive system, are there so many children without a family, food, or everything else every child deserves? Why, in a country that says they have the best medical schools in the world, does mental health go unnoticed? Why is there limited help for those battling addiction and more opportunities to become addicted? Why in a country with supposedly the topic ranked scientists are cures for diseases not progressing?

I do understand that some people reading this post will not agree with me because of their beliefs, and I can accept that. I can respect others’ beliefs as long as they can respect mine. Even though I do understand, many disagree with abortion, I would like to understand why. If a woman is raped, why should she be forced to keep her rapist’s baby even though adoption can be an option, why should she be forced to carry the baby for 9 very long months? Why should anyone feel shamed for loving someone of the same sex? Who cares, love does not damage anyone else’s life. I have hoped for over 20 years for a cure for Multiple Sclerosis or cancers that have taken people I loved away from me.

I hope you have enjoyed your weekend. Yes, I already know how incredibly short it has been and it is slightly upsetting that the workweek will begin again tomorrow, but maybe the upcoming week will be promising. Next week is going to be a little longer because I have a follow-up appointment with my pain management doctor and I will be working longer days to make up the time I will miss, but I do hope it will be a good week.

Thank you for visiting my site today. Whether you agree or disagree with me, I would still enjoy reading your comments and I will respond as quickly as possible. Today is another rainy day where I live, which always makes my pain my higher. Unfortunately, where I live it rains a lot and I know I just need to deal with it the best way that I can. I hope your last day of the weekend is enjoyable and relaxing. Please never forget that I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

First day of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

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Not only are we halfway through the week today, but it is also the first day of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. Of course, I am thrilled we are halfway through the week and that much closer to the weekend! How has your week been? I know there are still a few days left before the weekend returns, but is there anything you are looking forward to this weekend? This is out of character for me because I do not like or endorse violence, but there is a UFC fight happening on Saturday that I am looking forward to! The two fighters I am interested in watching are Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane. Of the two men, I am hoping Ciryl Gane wins because Jon Jones has allegedly hit his wife, and I cannot support anyone who does this!

Normally, I enjoy writing about things during the awareness months because it is interesting and provides useful information to those reading, but this one is a little harder for me because it is not just one month out of the year this affects me. I must deal with Multiple Sclerosis 365 days a year, and it never gives me a break. It would be amazing to get a break from this disease, even if it was just for one minute, but it is something that refuses to take a break. Honestly, I do know it could be worst, and I have an easier form of it, but for lack of better words, it still sucks!

Anyone that has been following my blog for any length of time, already knows that I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis when I was 19 years old, which was over 20 years ago. It was a difficult diagnosis at such a young age, but in a way, it was better because I was able to start treatment early. Regardless of when I was diagnosed or how thankful I should be that I was able to start treatment early, it was terrifying because I knew next to nothing about the disease. This is just my first post of the month about Multiple Sclerosis and I plan to do more each week with the information I have learned during the years having lived with this not-so-fun and unpredictable disease. I do hope you will find the posts I shared with information useful!

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I have shared and I look forward to reading your comments. Please know that I will respond to all comments as quickly as I can. I hope you have a wonderful day and remember that anything that does not get done today, tomorrow is another day. Please never forget that I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Pick-Me-Up Thursday

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I try my best to never miss work, especially considering I work from home, but I did have to miss work yesterday. I have been dealing with increased pain and dizziness for several days, which I am assuming has to do with the constant weather changes because my body takes time to adjust so when the weather changes too frequently, I do not have time to adjust. The weather changes tend to wrack havoc on my body and make me miserable, but I should be used to this after over 20 years of living with Multiple Sclerosis.

It has always been difficult for me to call out of work sick because I end up beating myself up about it and think I should have just pushed myself a little harder. Missing work yesterday took a lot for me to do, but I will say I needed the time to take care of myself, which has never been something I was good at doing. I am much better as the caretaker of others than I am at taking care of myself. Even though I hated missing work, I will say that my amazing supervisor was understanding and a few of my co-workers even sent me messages to check on me. I guess you can say, I work with some incredible and very caring people😊!

We have made it through the majority of the week and only have a couple of days left before the weekend returns. With that said, I think we could all use a little pick-me-up to help us through the final part of the week! I hope you will enjoy the quote that I am sharing with you today and that it provides you with the fight to get through the last part of this week! The worst thing we can do to ourselves is to be an obstacle and get in our way of success because we are better than that and deserve more. We are strong and amazing individuals with much determination and strength! Of course, we all need a reminder of this!

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you have had a good week and you are feeling well. I hope you enjoyed what I have shared today and you found the quote helpful to get through the rest of the week. I am looking forward to reading your comments and I will respond as quickly as I can. Please never forget that I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

20 Plus Years….

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For the past 20-plus years, I have been forced to live with an incurable illness, Multiple Sclerosis. There have been various challenges I have encountered during the years, but the most frustrating has been how extremely unpredictable this illness is. It does not seem to matter if I follow my doctor’s recommendations and take the necessary medication daily, things can still go wrong. I do realize that I am one of the lucky ones living with this illness as it has not caused me to be disabled and required to use a wheelchair or a cane, but it has caused me many issues.

Of course, I have learned to deal with the pain that I feel 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year as much as anyone can. Lately, the issue that has made me nervous is the increase in dizziness. This is an issue I have dealt with randomly before, but it has been way too frequently over the past few weeks. I have not let my doctor know about the increased dizziness and not sure that I am going to unless it gets worst. After all, I already know what this could mean and do not want her sending me for an MRI or pushing me to take steroids because both make me miserable.

In the past dizziness was a sign there were new or active lesions on my brain. I think to avoid increased levels of stress. I would rather not have a doctor tell me what I already feel like I know because all that would do is make my stress skyrocket and then cause even more issues. Considering I have lived with MS for so many years, I know the most important thing to do now is to, limit and reduce my stress levels, which will hopefully make things better with the dizziness.

I think taking the right steps to reduce stress is going to be the best course of action. I recently did a post about the benefits of journaling, so I am going to try doing this daily and still blog. Writing is a great way to reduce stress and express positive thoughts and vent negative emotions. Now that the temperatures are cooler, I am going to start crocheting again because this has always been relaxing for me. I would love to be able to donate the blankets I make to those who need them to stay warm.

Do you have any specific things you do to reduce stress and relax? We are all unique and have different ways to handle issues in life, but they are all important. No two people are the same, which is what makes the world so interesting. I believe if we were all the same, the world would be boring and not at all interesting. It would be great if we could all learn to accept our differences and still be kind and understanding to one another because this would make the world a better place.

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I have shared, and you are enjoying your weekend. I am looking forward to reading your comments and I will respond as quickly as I possibly can. Thankfully, we do still have one day left to enjoy the weekend and I hope you can do so safely. Please never forget that I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month Part 2

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March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and as I said in my post on March 3rd, I want to do a post about MS each week during the month. I know some information I have shared previously, but I do want to explain again what this disease is and the symptoms one might experience with this unpredictable disease. I also want to do my part in providing knowledge about Multiple Sclerosis to as many people as I can because it can easily be misunderstood or confused with other diseases. Please be advised that I am not a medical professional, but I am someone that has lived with MS for 21 years and has done countless hours of research.

Multiple Sclerosis is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord. With Multiple Sclerosis, the immune system attacks the myelin, which is the protective sheath covering nerve fibers and causes communication issues between the brain and the rest of the body. In time this disease can cause permanent damage or deterioration of the nerves. Unfortunately, at this time there is no cure for MS, but medication can decrease the rate of progression.

The signs and symptoms can be different from person to person. No two people will experience the same signs and symptoms at the same time. Some symptoms that target movement are numbness and or weakness in one or more limbs, typically on one side of the body at a time. People may also experience an electric-shock sensation with certain neck movements. Others may suffer from a lack of coordination or unsteadiness.

A common complication with Multiple Sclerosis is vision problems. The issues with vision can vary from partial or complete vision loss, typically in one eye at a time. Others may have prolonged double vision or blurry vision. I remember when I was diagnosed with MS, I went to my eye doctor because I had lost vision completely in my left eye. Imagine being 19 years old going to the eye doctor thinking you are going blind and finding out the vision can be repaired, but you have a lifelong, incurable disease. It was a shock to my young mind, but I guess it was good news in a way.

Even though everyone experiences MS differently and deals with different symptoms, some common symptoms are slurry speech, problems with sexual, bowel, and bladder functions, fatigue, dizziness, tingling, and or pain in parts of the body.

I still have a few other posts I will be sharing about Multiple Sclerosis this month. I will be sharing a few reasons I get frustrated with this disease. I try my best to not get overly frustrated with others who do not understand or cannot comprehend the struggles I deal with, but I am only human and do get aggravated sometimes. I will also do a post to explain the different types of Multiple Sclerosis, so please stay tuned if you are interested.

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you are having a great and safe week. We have almost made it through this entire week and will be able to enjoy the weekend soon. Do you have any plans for the weekend? Whatever you do this weekend, please remember to continue to stay safe. I also want to remind everyone to continue keeping those living in Ukraine in your prayers. Unfortunately, the battle they are enduring is not over yet, but hopefully, they will find peace and safety during this tragic time. Please never forget that I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa