Aid 4 Disabled

17/03/2025

MS specialists call them spasms but I prefer restless legs because now people know exactly what I mean. At night when I get into bed I cannot keep my legs still. Even worse they do things that I cannot get them to do. Its a ghastly hidden disability, a present from MS.

If you want to find out more read my blog post

Restless legs are a hidden disability and prevent sleep Gabapentin and clonazepam help to calm the twitches nothing eliminates it totally

06/08/2024

I now have smouldering MS, that official

I was recently given a new diagnosis of smouldering MS but then I have suspected that for some time. The good news is that I am unlikely to get further disabilities. The flip side is that my existing disabilities will continue to get worse and worse.
To find out more read my latest blog post where I go into more detail https://www.aid4disabled.com/do-you-know-i-have-smouldering-ms/

03/03/2022

A UTI is a nasty little infection that people with MS who have to self catheterise get too frequently. Here is my story of a recent infection

4 pees in 2 hours and I knew it was a UTI A prescription for Nitrofurntoin was effective within hours A UTI with advanced multiple sclerosis is no fun

18/11/2021

For sale in the UK – Travelscoot Deluxe model at a very competitive price. Contact [email protected] or go to https://bit.ly/3kJ1C1l for more details. It is in excellent condition and hardly used. It comes with all the original equipment plus a suspension pole and wire-frame basket. A washable seat cover for added comfort has also been made.
This lightweight mobility scooter might not be of interest to you but do you know someone who would benefit? It does offer tremendous independence
https://www.aid4disabled.com/travelscoot-for-sale-delux-model-in-excellent-condition/

Travelscoot for sale, lightweight mobility scooter Deluxe model, in excellent condition easy to fold up 420 WH Lithium Ion battery

09/10/2021

Still trying to maintain my celebrity status

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/oct/09/dining-across-the-divide-he-wont-stop-eating-meat-because-its-too-delicious?

Veganism, private schools, ‘airbrushing’ history: two readers chew the fat over dinner

03/10/2021

I roll spiky balls over both of my feet and legs and they are so much more responsive. They really so make an amazing difference

Spiky ball foot massage helps me It improves my balance and mobility reduces muscle pain and tension stimulating blood flow stiff muscles

06/09/2021

Some of us have multiple sclerosis, some of us are looked after by people who know about multiple sclerosis and some people know nothing about multiple sclerosis. This blog might explain some of the mental anguish of living with an incurable long term condition

I was in complete denial. Was I living a lie? huge elephant in the room self-confidence self-belief returned now I'm comfortable in my skin

08/08/2021

MS affects my left leg and I have been using an FES (Functional Electrical Stimulations) since late 2014 without any problem Over the last 6 months my skin has suffered irritation where the self-adhesive electrodes are placed on my skin I put it away in a drawer 🙁

my Functional Electrical Stimulation Story Use an FES foot-drop and leg-drop walking was very painful little pimples broken the skin

11/07/2021

Stress happens every day. A wretched dog chewed through the internet cable just as my weekly show on Tring Radio was about to go on air. This is just the beginning of total stress

Dog chews internet cable taking stress levels to a new high local ride mobility scooter to DIY shop purchase the right cable. Microphone off

05/07/2021

Tring Radio station was setup in May 2020 and all the presenters are volunteers and present shows from their own homes. I started presenting my own show in March and I have had really enjoy it. The community radio station now has premises right in the heart of Tring. It needs your help to bring the studio to life. Why not pop over and make a contribution. It will be appreciated.

Your local digital station, Tring Radio, now has a premises right in the heart of Tring! We need your help to bring our studio to life.