Blessed
I heard a saying back when I was in the Air Force.'Expect nothing and you will enjoy everything" The other saying I heard while overseas "Cheer-up it'll get worse" I found both sayings beneficial with MS and friends who support you during difficult times. I went to a farther bathroom than usual. When I sat down I saw blood on the floor. Apparently, I stepped on something and did not feel it. Walking barefoot outside is not a good idea. i have tried to avoid using knives. One of the last times I was using one. I felt almost nothing but apparently, cut my thumb seeing a bloody thumb. With being on a blood thinner I bleed easily. Because my symptoms started in the military and were in my records I have healthcare courtesy of the VA as a disabled vet.
I hear you about that. Since I have “Drop Foot” and numbness in my left hand, my issues on injuries is growing unfortunately. I thought I could make it 20 feet to the car from where we were sitting on the sand at the beach and wasn’t wearing shoes……guess it doesn’t take long to burn the toes on hot asphalt 😔😔. And when my dog wants to play, I don’t feel when his dewclaw cuts into me . So I understand what you are going through. MS SUCKS
, ouch! Those asphalt burns are pretty gnarly! And yes, MS DOES suck!
Best, Erin, MultipleSclerosis.net Team Member.
I can trip over my right foot easily and wear an AFO sometimes or a wheelchair when out. i have had to give up sandy beaches I suspect I may have numbness at least off and on. And drop things from my hands so usually carry in a pouch in the walker or a bag when going out.
I have to say those sayings are pretty witty and I find them helpful, too. I am so sorry you cut yourself without realizing it! Blood thinners definitely make things more 'interesting' when you cut yourself -- it takes quite a bit longer for the blood to clot and in the meantime, it starts to look like a crime scene!
Thanks for sharing and I hope your cut is healing up well.
Best, Erin, MultipleSclerosis.net Team Member.
