MS in six words

[Lulu54]

At work we were discussing "Not Quite What I was Plannng" a book filled with memoirs, all written in six words.

It is a fun exercise in thinking in brief yet meaningful thoughts.  Here's a few that I wrote -


Who really wants the whole story?

Just the facts: born, lived, died.

So I was wondering if we might do the same with MS and describe our lives as MS patients in six words?  I hope you will add your six-words worth here. Here's two more from me:

Crawled. Walked. Ran.  Stumbled. Race over.

Independent yet needy.  Grateful for friends.

[saveone]

Surprise! Surprise! Surprise!  It's Probably MS!

Can't walk. Can't Talk.  This *****!

[doni54]

What happened to the real doni?

Friends who share, friends who care.

MS, not MS, MS, not MS

I've fallen, and can't get up

[Lulu54]

My replies in six short words:

Thanks Doni, you made me laugh!

Saveone, but can we save yourselves?

[Sunnytoday]

Return; more tests in six months. -MD

You aren't who you once were. -friends

cry, laugh, hurt, despair, diagnosis, hope. - me, a limobolander

~Sunnytoday~

[Lulu54]

so young, so wise, so true.

[Quixotic1]

The Neurologists' Mantra - Neverending it seems.

There is no pain in MS.

You aren't sick enough for MS.

There aren't 9 lesions. No MS.

It must be all stress-related.

You just go home and relax.

There are no spasms in MS.

You are too old for MS.

I'm an idiot.  Can't diagnose MS.

You have me stumped.  Go home.

I'll not diagnose MS without O-Bands.

Your brain shrank because you're old.

You're not a 35 yearold woman.

You're just confused about the diagnosis.

You frustrate me.  Just go away.

Atypical. You must be faking it.

You have lesions because you smoke.

You have lesions because you're fat.

You're depressed. Therefore, it's not MS.

Well, you look fine to me.

Quix is becoming somewhat cynical, no?

[doni54]

Wow, Quixxy, that was great!!!  

It's also great to see you posting.  Hope mom is doing much better.

[risnerrose]

It's all in your head, literally!

[Sunnytoday]

Quix... I LOVED IT!!!!!

"You have me stumped. Go home"
honestly, I was told that!!!!!!!

Your list was amazing, I so laughed as I realized how try they were!!!!!
~Sunnytoday~

[Lulu54]

They are labeling this six word memoir style the American response to Japanese haiku - I think we should nominate you as the poet laureate.  And it is a great mental exercise because six requires more than one hand to count on.  ha ha

Great contributions - sorry, but I have to use more than six to say all this. - Lulu

[Quixotic1]

Ah, you're just egging me on!

I can't refuse a great compliment.

Anything to make you all laugh.

Nothing's too good for my friends.

Need to relieve the pain of Limbo.

Kick the dododocs to the curb!

They're lazily ignorant when they say:

CT scans are fine for diagnosis.

Your eyes look fine. No MS.

You don't really want an LP.

I can't go chasing a diagnosis.

Come back when you're wheelchair bound.

You don't really want a diagnosis.

Wait for worsening before we treat.

Lesions must change in two months.

People with MS have more symptoms.

You have far too many symptoms.

The MRI must match our diagnosis!

:)) Poet Laureate thinking six words thoughts.

Quix, Den Mother, having fun now.

[ShadowsSister]

Life with MS in six words...
Spasms = running faster while sleeping
I dream I'm  chasing my chair
MS means I'm still fighting life
MS does not kill you, HAPPINESS:-(
MS so different, yet the same
Are we having fun yet? NO
Waiting for all of my tomorrows:-)
Lulu, ...you asked and I'll always try to deliver for you!!!!
{{{~!~}}}

[Lulu54]

DJ - thanks for the effort.  Your every word makes a difference to us and those groups of six words are great to read. You actually may be Q's assistant in the Laureate position.  

Q- ooops! you got a seven worder in there.  Isn't this more fun than counting lesions?

Everyone else - please join the activity circle -  its like craft time with scouts except without the glue sticks.  Tons of Fun!!!

[MCBCON]

Sorry, but I have no money

I have to "bailout the rich"


I love you more than life

seems without you I have nothing

Multiple Sclerosis must be a boogeyman

giving is much easier than helping


when closing my eyes I fall


Leisions, gray matter does not count

because they dont' show on MRI

[Quixotic1]

Okay, then, Miss Smarty Pants. Sheesh!

Limbo pain must be gone now!

I stand humbly and rightly corrected.

Quizzle must share laureate with others!

[Quixotic1]

Strike the seven word Limbo phrase.

Three times and I'll get it right.

We will conquer the Limbo pain.

[cydney27]

Laughed so hard I peed myself

Word cog fog? No, not me!

Not Multiple Sclerosis, only one lesion

Thank you doctor, I'll grow more

Got new symptoms? It's just anxiety

Could'nt do these at first, but

[Rena705]

You have MS but it's "in-active"

You don't need DMD's, it's "in-active"

You don't need me, "it's "in-active"

It's overdosing that causes your symptoms

In-active MS does not cause symptoms

             on the flip side...

"In-active" MS does not really exist

MS is always doing some damage

You need DMD's you have MS

You need a new doctor now

You need a new neurologist now

Why not get a new doctor?

[Lulu54]

Wow! You are a creative bunch.

Thanks for sharing your insightful viewpoints.

MS stinks but could be worse.

We could publish our own book.

Loving it here, my best. Lulu

[Quixotic1]

I saw this on a T-shirt.

Great description of my MS life.

"Moving at 33rpm in iPod world."

Let's see more contributions from others.

Off to see cardiologist with mother.

Later. Lots of Newbies around today.

Quix

[sllowe]

Hadda Nuf fa dis B S!

What in da rabbit ash's next?

[Quixotic1]

Well, Shell, ma belle, do tell:

If ya don't like this relapse

there is always the next one.

Each promises to be new, improved

though familiar in the cr ap arriving.

Sit back and enjoy the ride!

I'm typing and I can't shut up!

Quizzle Dix

[Lulu54]

Q-
Your fingers are loaded with words

Who knew you're so easily entertained?

- L

[Tinners]

Words from the guys with MD's:

You just need some more exercise,

Then you will strengthen right up.

You can't remember, write it down,

Just buy a few post-it notes.

Your legs are a little numb,

They seem just fine to me.

You are tired all the time,

Go to bed a little earlier.

You can't walk, here's some crutches.

You can't see, here's some glasses.

You have MS, there's no cure.

Here's a wheelchair for next year...