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Newly Diagnosed MS Presentation 2023 In June 2023 I was asked by the Multiple Sclerosis Society if I could assist with an event for some people recently diagnosed with #MS. I was asked to give an approximate 10 minute presentation as someone with MS to talk about my experience of being diagnosed and life since diagnosis – have to say, it needed to be realistic but upbeat too! I happily accepted! The event was at the Grand Hotel, Gosforth, Newcastle, 15th July.  See the running order below, followed by the speech I wrote and gave:   The running order was:   10.15 for 10.30 start – welcome 10.45                  Gill, MS specialist nurse, RVI on the role of the MS nurse 11.15                  Dr Martin Duddy, explaining MS, research and treatments 12.15                  comfort break 12.20 /12.15        Personal perspective of being diagnosed – Roger 12.45         Over to you – chance for people on their tables to share their experiences and learn from                   

Arthur Holiday! My better half and her family went away for a week in the sun and fun, leaving their dog without them. Don't worry, it was prepared for his care before any holidaying was done! Here's where I step in. I know Arthur (the dog in subject) well and as I am a dog man, Catherine - my other half - asked me if I'd like to have him for the week. "YES!" was my instant reply! I feel honored to have been asked! Those who aren't dog friendly or knowing about their care, may not get that. I do and love them! So, I had an amazing week with an amazing dog. Arthur really is a class dog! Back to me. If reader doesn't know (probably do) I have #MS, and that is the main reason I don't own my own dog. See the blog about that and reasoning . However! A week with an ultimately calm as anything small dog was a challenge I simply wanted! It took me back in time to my 1st dog as a kid - Gripper - in my village where I live again, and doing what I did naturally

Early 2023 MS A quick rant of realisation. This year, certain things - MS things - have made me realise further about my bastard condition, illness, disability, whatever. Thankfully nothing too dramatic at all, just me being an overthinking twat. Falls A couple of; internally and externally  Fatigue Showing its head all for the more Cognition Noticing how it’s worsening; in my head lol Yet, it is the winter season and I am all too aware of that. These days it affects me more. MS affliction and joints too (wear and tear, fair cop)! A few things: That I feel the need to walk more (knees disagree) I should 'somehow' socialise more Watch less TV (mental and financial benefits!) Be more mindful of my balance Keep searching for motivation with improvement Always accept more; Wembley* is a no-go Grab back some self esteem And that’s a few?! Well, yes. Always more. I’m human. Who’s not. I’m not going to waffle on here about the above ‘list’. However, there is one worthy - at time

Confident Dynamic Posture   Now at time of writing I'm 45 years young, and possibly having had MS as a living companion since I was 19, maybe younger. Something that affected my confidence? Well, partially? I have said several times about my life with multiple sclerosis which was never on the plan. However, due to my age and experience with this unwanted guest now, I can reflect back on some of life, with erm, thought! lol In a word; 'confidence'. Is that linked directly to MS? Well it CAN be . And I know that personally. Yet, here's a long-term memory (yikes. 26 years ago (not that long-term!)!) Running. Seriously! As I have a great relationship with MSRRF , a PT I see there to help with MS physicalities made me realise that yes, I do lean backwards; normally . That itself aligns with something even said to me a good few years ago by a friend. I 'had a reason for' that. So I thought. 'Leaning'. My previous blog. I mentioned: "That itself aligns wi