Red right hand

Ruddy relapse continueth and for the past couple of weeks my hands have been quite badly affected.

This has happened before and I am hoping against hope that the pathways aren't too damaged to repair to a decent degree.

My hands are both somehow numb AND - when they brush against something (anything) - feel like they are covered in sand.

They are massively uncomfortable - but even more depressing is that the dexterity has gone and they no longer feel under my full control.

I struggle to write, type (thank goodness for autocorrect), cut things, undo things, grab things and hold onto things.

And I don't like it. I don't like it one bit.

Stuff that's hard to do with MS hands:

• type without fcuk-ups
• apply eyeliner successfully
• deal with laces, zips, buttons, hooks
• negotiate tampons without causing a Kill Bill-style bloodbath
• stroke my daughter's hair while she sleeps

Find exercises to help arms and hands from the MS Trust.


:: Red right hand by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds