In This Issue.Murphy's Law (humour) Murphy's Law - (Or "Sod's Law") The correct, *original* Murphy's Law reads: "If there are two or more ways to do something, and one of those ways can result in a catastrophe, then someone will do it. says that if it can go wrong, it will. This appeals to my black humor black humor, in literature, drama, and film, grotesque or morbid humor used to express the absurdity, insensitivity, paradox, and cruelty of the modern world. Ordinary characters or situations are usually exaggerated far beyond the limits of normal satire or irony. and my well-nurtured cynicism. Besides, it warns me against being too trusting or too smug. Just the same, it's a dangerous precept An order, writ, warrant, or process. An order or direction, emanating from authority, to an officer or body of officers, commanding that officer or those officers to do some act within the scope of their powers. Rule imposing a standard of conduct or action. to follow if you e living with MS. In this issue, we take up the matter of MS and vision. Optic neuritis Optic Neuritis Definition Optic neuritis is a vision disorder characterized by inflammation of the optic nerve. Description Optic neuritis occurs when the optic nerve, the pathway that transmits visual information to the brain, becomes (or ON) is a frequent first major symptom for many, many people who are ultimately diagnosed with MS. But for the majority of them, the news is pretty good. Optic neuritis symptoms go away and the person regains her/his previous level of vision. No one who's gone through a bout of ON needs to be reminded of the anxiety and pain, not to mention horrendous inconvenience, it brought to their lives for a few awful weeks. If the little fear is a return bout of ON, then the much bigger fear is permanent loss--or some of the other damage MS can do to eyesight. Joyce Cohen cohen or kohen (Hebrew: “priest”) Jewish priest descended from Zadok (a descendant of Aaron), priest at the First Temple of Jerusalem. The biblical priesthood was hereditary and male. , the lead author of our feature story, has had permanent loss, which can happen, although mostly it doesn't. She explores the issue from her personal knowledge and from her experience coping with what low vision means in daily life. She takes a nuts-and-bolts approach to adaptations and services that can make life with low vision a whole lot easier and more fun. But the idea of vision loss remains very hard. If it nags at you, please reach out and talk to someone about it. You might start with your nurse, your self-help group self-help group, nonprofessional organization formed by people with a common problem or situation, for the purpose of pooling resources, gathering information, and offering mutual support, services, or care. , the staff at the Society chapter nearest you, a spiritual advisor, or a mental-health counselor. If you've been ignoring visual symptoms, please make an appointment for an exam! We believe that you'll find the feature useful, even if you've never had any trouble with your eyes. Many of the tips Mrs. Cohen has assembled save energy or lower the stress of everyday living and who doesn't need to do that? The National Multiple Sclerosis Society The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, a United States-based non-profit organization, and its network of chapters nationwide promote research, educate, advocate on issues relating to multiple sclerosis, and organize a wide range of programs, including support for the newly is proud to be a source of information on multiple sclerosis. Our texts are based on professional advice, published experience, and expert opinion, but do not represent individual therapeutic recommendation or prescription. For specific information and advice, consult a qualified physician. |
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