The Yuckage

Though a positive attitude is best in most, if not all matters, unfortunately, I'm constantly reminded of the cons of living with MS. I refer to those cons as the "Yuckage". MS is referred to as the 'snowflake disease' so I'm aware that my yuckage may differ from others, but sometimes I find it comforting to share, compare and see how my fellow fighters get paste their yuckage.

Some things that make me go YUCK!

• 340 (Diagnosis code for Multiple Sclerosis)
• Buildings that aren't handicapped accessible
• Invisible bugs on my head, arms and legs
• Planning as if for a trip for a simple outing
• MS treatment commercials that show the MS'er in apparent tip top physical condition

My response relative to some things that make me go YUCK!

• NOOO!!! WHYYYY?!
• ARE YOU SERIOUS??!
• THIS IS DRIVING ME CRAZY!!!
• THIS IS SO ANNOYING??!
• UGH! HERE WE GO AGAIN!!!

What I tell myself relative to some things that make me go YUCK!

Breathe!

There are meds that slow the progression of MS - and the Bible tells me that all sickness is not unto death.

Be a tattletale!

There are advocates to assist the disabled in these instances and more. For instance, contact your local ADA.

Appointment time!

Contact your Neuro because a nerve prescription (Naproxen) may just be your 'insect repellent'!

Be like Nike and just do it!

Make the necessary preparations and look at the glass as 1/2 full as opposed to 1/2 empty... remember that some MS'rs are bedridden.

This is easy!

Grab your remote, place your forefinger on the channel up or down button, click once. New station... annoyance gone.