Multiple Sclerosis Update: Meet "Doodle," my newest lesion. He's housebroken.

 

This little "Doodle" is brand new, part of my collection of MS Lesions, and basically fun to look at but quite gentle.

I'll share more about "Doodle" and the rest of my collection later this week, but take a moment to introduce yourself and become friends. He is quite the conversationalist.

Alrighty, let me introduce you to Doodle, the mischievous troublemaker in the world of multiple sclerosis! So, you know your body has this immune system that's supposed to protect you, right? Well, sometimes mine gets a little carried away and starts attacking the myelin sheath, which is like the fancy armor around your nerve fibers.

Now, Doodle is like this little rebel that loves snacking on the myelin. It's as if a tiny graffiti artist decided to doodle all over your central nervous system. So, as Doodle goes on its munching spree, it leaves behind these little damaged areas called MS lesions. They're like little reminders of Doodle's artistic adventures. It's like Banksy, only I don't get money for his work.

These lesions can show up in different places like your brain, spinal cord, or even your optic nerves. When doctors take a peek using fancy brain scans (like the MRI above), they spot these funky white spots where Doodle has been wreaking havoc. And oh boy, do these spots mess with your nerve messages! They're like little speed bumps on the information highway of your body.

But fear not, my friend! Doctors have their secret weapons (mine is an infusion called Ocrevus) to deal with Doodle and its shenanigans. They can help manage the symptoms and slow down Doodle's doodling frenzy. 

So, think of Doodle as that quirky, rebellious character in your body's story, reminding you to embrace the unexpected and find humor in the midst of life's wild adventures!