July 27, 2019

Back in the saddle with MS

Inspiring People & Guest PostsBy Lainie July 27, 2019 6 Comments

I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2013. MS had done damage to my brain and spinal cord affecting the left side of my body. My left leg couldn’t get me traveling very far or for very long. I developed an action tremor in my left arm and could not hold my bladder well when the urge came to use the bathroom fast. I was told to not drive long-distances or in poor conditions because my brain was a poor multitasker.

Fear & Loathing in Leg Braces

AFO Shoes, Disability Life Hacks & TipsBy Lainie July 27, 2019 14 Comments

A necessary evil is something that must be done or accepted in order to achieve a better outcome. Basically, it’s a scary and/or unenjoyable act that sucks in the moment, but the consequences of not doing it can suck way more than the act itself.