World MS Day World MS Day unites individuals and organizations from around the world to raise awareness and move us closer to a world free of MS. The theme for 2019 will be called ‘My Invisible MS’ (#MyInvisibleMS) and the theme is Visibility. In 2009, the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF) and its members initiated the… Continue reading World MS Day
Author: Average Joe
Welcome to the Average Joe Weekly blog. This is basically my place on the web where I can help spread some of the knowledge that I have accumulated over the years. I served 10+ years in the Marine Corps on Active Duty, but that was some 25 years ago.
Change in Personal Policy
Change in Person Policy For years, I have had an “open door” policy when it was related to my illness. I had no problems talking about it, and I didn’t keep it very secret. But after much thought, problems, co-workers, and family, I’m seriously considering changing my policy. The problem is that there are too… Continue reading Change in Personal Policy
Aspartame Side Effects
Aspartame Side-Effects Aspartame was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1974 and has been under controversy for many years. Aspartame is one of the most common artificial sweeteners available, sold under the brand names Acesulfame potassium (K), AminoSweet®, Equal®, Neotame®, NutraSweet®, Advantame®, NutraSweet®, AminoSweet®, Pal Sweet Diet®, Blue Zero Calorie Sweetener… Continue reading Aspartame Side Effects
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Fibromyalgia is an immobilizing, difficult to manage and not widely known disease which affects many men and women worldwide. It’s a disease that is about seven times as likely to affect women than men, and although it usually is seen in people between the ages of 30 and 50 it can appear… Continue reading Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
Pain Is Weakness Leaving The Body
Pain Is Weakness Leaving The Body Earlier in the month, I talked about one of my favorite sayings that I stole from my life in the Marine Corps. That saying was ” Pain is Weakness Leaving the Body”. Now that does actually apply to many things in life. As an example, you stub your toe,… Continue reading Pain Is Weakness Leaving The Body
I’m Guilty!!!
I’m Guilty I’m not sure if it is technically Survivor’s Guilt or what? I’m not sure what you would call it, but I feel guilty. I feel guilty when I’m a buzz-kill and ruin the mood or vibe of those around me because dealing with me is such a burden. I know dealing with myself… Continue reading I’m Guilty!!!
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Activists throughout the United States use it as an opportunity to organize walks, 5K runs, showings of the Lyme documentary Under Our Skin, and other events to help educate the public and/or raise funds for research. Some write letters to their local newspapers, share… Continue reading May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Pain!
PAIN! I’ve got PAIN!In my feetSuck it upPush on PAIN!In my kneesSuck it upPush on PAIN!In my legsSuck it upPush on I’ve got PAIN!In my hips PAIN!In my chest PAIN!In my neckSuck it upPushing on
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, well more of a secosteroid than a vitamin, that occurs in 2 forms in humans: vitamin D3 and vitamin D2. Vitamin D3, the more common form, is made in the skin after exposure to sunlight. Vitamin D2, on the other hand, comes mostly from food and over-the-counter… Continue reading Vitamin D Deficiency
My Pain
My Pain My pain usually starts in my finger joints as a dull ache (usually starting at the big joint – Middle to Proximal Phalanx), then it starts to spread and intensify. Below is what took place in an hour time frame. It started in my left phalanges (fingers) first and then my right about… Continue reading My Pain
