Lesions
- Post By: Nicole Lemelle
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- Category: intro, Lesions, MS, Multiple Sclerosis
Ankle-foot orthosis: A brace (usually plastic) worn on the lower leg and foot to support the ankle, hold the foot and ankle in the correct position, and correct foot-drop. Abbreviated AFO. Also known as a foot-drop brace. This visit my imagination was equipped with potential neurological instruments that I envisioned propelling me back into the land of “the walking.”
Read MoreClown tears
- Post By: Nicole Lemelle
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- Category: Depression, MS, Multiple Sclerosis, Sadness
The Social Worker I see, knowing my personality, recommended Smokey’s lyrics when I asked her, “When should I get over my whole life turning upside down?”
Read MoreMS WALK and Laughter Yoga
- Post By: Nicole Lemelle
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- Category: intro, Laughter Yoga, MS, Multiple Sclerosis, National MS Society, New Orleans
I took a minute to get my bearings together, and then remembered! The alarm was set for the National MS Society, Louisiana Chapter MS WALK! Yayy!
Read MorePotty Training
- Post By: Nicole Lemelle
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- Category: Bladder Issues, Handicap Stalls, intro, Mardi Gras, MS, Multiple Sclerosis, New Orleans, Wheelchair
I don’t write much about the mechanics of MS. I figure if you were interested in more you would leave a comment telling me so. Instead, I tell you how it affects me. In short, besides the wheelchair, I have serious bladder issues. In my household it is the boss of everything. And then it has the nerve to be contrary.
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