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30/07/2025

When the MS fatigue hits like a freight train and wipes the floor with you, sometimes all you can do is just exist.

Been wanting to get to the gym for two days now, but apparently MS had its own agenda 🙄

But guess what? Tomorrow, I’m going…and you, MS, can jog on. 💁‍♀️

I’ve taken on tougher than you dicksplash!

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24/07/2025

Ensure consistent supply of hydrocortisone sodium phosphate ampoules

17/07/2025

Three years ago today, I made one of the biggest decisions of my life…to undergo a stem cell transplant for Multiple Sclerosis.

It wasn’t a cure, but I had to do something… I’ve never been one to accept the status quo or the doctor jibber jabber.

Since then, it’s been a rollercoaster🎢:

Hyperthyroidism, a touch of skin cancer (both sorted now), and a whole lot of growth.

No regrets. I took my life back💪

Now, it’s about getting in the best shape I can. I won’t let MS call the shots. I’ve got goals, and I will reach them.

Let’s check in again in three years and see just how far I’ve come. ☺️ 🧡🧡🧡

09/07/2025

Happy hump day guys!

The Sun is trying to come out and it’s not raining! 🙌

Have had an eventful morning so far, as always LOL!

Took Jack to school and was crossing him over the road, stood stationary and just fell over! My left leg just went no rhyme, no reason just wasn’t having it. Right in front of the school gates, in front of everyone for shame for shame lol 🤦‍♀️

Jack was fine and people came to see if I was ok and even a nice man driving by, pulled over and asked if I needed any help. There are nice people out there 🫶

All is fine, a bit embarrassed as not only was it in front of people but, my hair is shocking LOL!

I might take my scooter for school pick up, to be on safe side 🤣🤷‍♀️

MS is an arse 🙄

Have a great day, and enjoy your hump day!

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06/07/2025

SHOUTOUT FOR JUNIOR DEFENDERS 💪

'On the field, they stand strong and tall, a junior defender giving their all. Their eyes locked onto the opposition, ready to make a crucial interception.

With every tackle and every slide, they put their body on the line with pride. Defending their team with all their might, and never giving up without a fight. They know their role, they know their task.

To keep the opposing team at bay, to make them ask,
"Why can't we get past this young defender, who seems to always be one step ahead, so clever?"

Their passion for the game shines bright, their love for their team ignites, and with each game they play, they grow stronger in so many ways.

So here's to the junior football defender, a hero on the field, a true contender, may they continue to defend with grace, and always hold their team's defensive space’.

05/07/2025

Happy Saturday 🙌

When you cannot go to the gym, fall back on these beauties!

Needs updating but for now 👍

I just don’t really know how best to use them for strengthening my back/shoulders but I’ll investigate 🤔

Will be really useful for when I’m unable to get to the gym but can do bits from home 👍

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01/07/2025

Happy scorchio Tuesday!☀️🥵

I hope everyone is coping with the heat… I live in the UK! It’s not supposed to be this hot LOL!

With MS, it can cause you to be unable to regulate your core body temperature. I can 100% vouch for that! It leaves me unable to do anything except sit in front of the fan.… And eat ice pops!

Have been sitting here thinking about why, does the heat impact me so much. I don’t get how MS does that so have been speaking with Dr. Google and friends 🤣 and this is what I found. Does explain it but also makes me realise how actually MS screws with everything 🙄

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Nerve Signal Disruption

MS damages the myelin sheath, the protective coating around nerve fibers in the CNS (central nervous system) . This disrupts the transmission of signals between the brain, spinal cord, and the rest of the body, including those responsible for regulating body temperature.
• Heat Sensitivity (Uhthoff’s Phenomenon): Many people with MS experience a temporary worsening of symptoms when their body temperature rises. This is because higher temperatures can further impair already damaged nerve pathways, making it harder for the body to function efficiently.

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So, what I take from that is that I need to keep cool and eat those ice pops!

So those struggling in the south of the UK with the heat, make sure you keep hydrated and eat lots of ice cream/ice pops (depending on how healthy you want to be)!

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26/06/2025

Menopausing! 🥵

Really feeling it today, I’ve not felt like this in a long time…if ever!

Being a woman sucks LOL! Bring me that testosterone boys! 🙌

27/04/2024

It will be TWO YEARS next week since I started the stem cell transplant process 😱

First stage harvesting the little bastards lol!

Time flies 🤦‍♀️

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