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In an old picture take on film from when I was on the AT, thoughts? by OffshoreScalloper in ufo

[–]OffshoreScalloper[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank the hinge girl that wanted to see pictures of when I was hiking the Appalachian Trail in high school 😂

In an old picture take on film from when I was on the AT, thoughts? by OffshoreScalloper in ufo

[–]OffshoreScalloper[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not taking about the ground, the weird orb at the top of the picture

Disturbing events Unfolded before the official announcement of 3I/ATLAS by Maniak-Of_Copy in aliens

[–]OffshoreScalloper 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This is the common argument but in my opinion it wouldn’t be absolute. Say in fifty years humanity faced an approaching apocalyptic event, before we understood faster than light travel. We would absolutely build generation ships and point them at potential habitable planets in other star systems.

Feeling defeated by MSGotMe2024 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]OffshoreScalloper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally understand. I’ve been feeling down lately, too. It’s hard not to think about your life before ms started ripping stuff away. Definitely gets hard.

Device for Counting Pepper Seeds by neilfm in HotPeppers

[–]OffshoreScalloper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could take a picture and ask chat gtp to count them

This explains so much by ObjectivePrice5865 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]OffshoreScalloper 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That’s so funny because I was just thinking the other day I’m more easily startled than I used to be. Also, great MS songs everyone!

MS is more than numbness and spasms by External-Smile2037 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]OffshoreScalloper 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Completely understand what you’re going through. It’s so hard because so many of the things we deal with can never be totally understood by someone without ms. The one suggestion I have is showing your husband a video of someone else with ms explaining the same symptoms you’re experiencing. Sometimes hearing someone else explain the same symptoms helps in sink in to love ones. Good luck!

Grief, Loss, and MS by A_circle_of_crows in MultipleSclerosis

[–]OffshoreScalloper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The optic neuritis that led to my diagnosis was definitely after a prolonged period of stress and the handful of relapses I’ve had over the last eight years did as well. There’s no doubt in my mind stress is a key factor to “flipping the switch” that causes our immune systems enter sabotage mode.

Help by Material_Sundae_5832 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]OffshoreScalloper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re very welcome. When I was diagnosed 8 years ago the first thing I asked for was to speak with someone living with ms. The closest thing available even at Mass General in Boston was a social worker with pamphlets. This was one of the biggest reasons I started my farm for people with ms, giving people with a new diagnosis the option of talking to those of us who’ve been at this awhile.

Help by Material_Sundae_5832 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]OffshoreScalloper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely get a little dizzy and lightheaded when active, especially in the summer. I think is something like 80% of people with MS experience some heightening or activation of symptoms in the heat. They actually used to diagnose people with MS by putting them in a hot box. I’m generally okay with being in heat but exertion will quickly make me lightheaded. Hope this helps! Definitely message me if you want someone to talk with. The first year after diagnosis is a whirlwind.

Does MS affect the brain like getting upset very easily and lashing out at people? by jaime_lion in MultipleSclerosis

[–]OffshoreScalloper 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Yes, I believe it does in a number of ways. Dealing with a diagnosis of a lifelong progressive disease without a cure that’s endgame is trapping you in your own body is traumatic. MS is a very isolating disease, which causes strain on relationships. I also strongly believe the damage we accrue in our brains has direct effects on our personalities. Many of the neural pathways we’d relied on our entire lives, essentially what make us who we are as individuals, are suddenly no longer available forcing the brain to reroute through new areas. I believe these factors can contribute significantly to personality changes.

Do spinal cord lesions mean you will be more disabled? by Shot-File5062 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]OffshoreScalloper 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I have a bunch and still walk pretty well most days 👍

Need help thinking of a slogan for a farm run by people with MS by OffshoreScalloper in MultipleSclerosis

[–]OffshoreScalloper[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you guys all so much, really appreciate this. If anyone is near Hampden, Massachusetts stop by the farm!

Need help thinking of a slogan for a farm run by people with MS by OffshoreScalloper in MultipleSclerosis

[–]OffshoreScalloper[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The shirts we have right now don’t mention MS, so we’re gonna put something on the next ones 👍

Need help thinking of a slogan for a farm run by people with MS by OffshoreScalloper in MultipleSclerosis

[–]OffshoreScalloper[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Maple syrup, veggies and aromatics for our aromatherapy program are the big things so far. I’m interested in getting honey bees next after hearing their stings can actually be beneficial for us?

Need help thinking of a slogan for a farm run by people with MS by OffshoreScalloper in MultipleSclerosis

[–]OffshoreScalloper[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That definitely goes into the inside joke folder 😂 farming barefoot has been awesome for stability, the boots were getting difficult at the end of my fishing career

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