Category Archives: MS Gets on Your Nerves

Stalking Horse

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Mrs. Spit

I am swamped at work. I’m running 2 key applications and just got handled a huge chunk of Covid immunization work. Please don’t misunderstand, I’m thrilled, delighted, and proud to do the work (although I do wish my home province … Continue reading →

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Expunging Guilt

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Mrs. Spit

Dear Universe, I feel guilty. I feel guilty for a thing that is not my fault, but the fact I shall have the benefit of it isn’t fair either. On the 20th of September, I was scrolling through the headlines … Continue reading →

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Also, My Mother

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Mrs. Spit

I am fighting with Netflix. I realize it must look like I am blogging, but what I’m really doing is fighting with Netflix. Also, my mother. I’ve been fighting with my dead mother since Monday at about 8 am. That … Continue reading →

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All my Thoughts on Thoughts and Prayers

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Mrs. Spit

I’m gearing up for my next round of MS drugs. For those who haven’t been following along, this is where evil pharma shells out $70,000 in compassionate coverage for drugs that my insurance won’t pay for. These drugs are chemo … Continue reading →

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But Without the Sword

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Mrs. Spit

As I was driving home on Thursday, I listened to an exiled Egyptian Political Satirist and Comedian. Egypt, with all of its turmoil and upheaval, does not exactly seem like a funny kind of place. The current regime in Egypt is … Continue reading →

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In the Middle

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Mrs. Spit

Yesterday was a bad day. I cloaked it in gallows humour, jokes about not having time to die. An innocent email to the MS nurse (I have 21 bruises on my legs and arms. I don’t know where they are … Continue reading →

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Our Penitence and Our Mortality

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Mrs. Spit

I went to Ash Wednesday mass last week. I still don’t know what I feel about the good Lord. I don’t believe what I did. I still like going – I’ve been going to this service for most of my … Continue reading →

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Zen Like

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Mrs. Spit

On January 6th I emailed my Neurologist to confirm I wanted to switch my MS Drugs. This morning I got the notification that while the insurance paperwork wasn’t complete, the drug company was covering my drugs anyway. 55 days. I had … Continue reading →

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Things I’ve Learned

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Mrs. Spit

I’ve been trying to write a post the year since my diagnosis, and in all honesty, I just can’t seem to. How do you sum up so very much in black and white words? Mostly I’ve just been thinking about … Continue reading →

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MS Update

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Mrs. Spit

Well, it’s been about a year since my diagnosis, and that means it’s time for another thrilling visit to the Neurologist. It’s like going to Winnipeg – cold, a bit dreary, with spurts of activity and some very nice people. … Continue reading →

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