Caz Makin

Caz is 47 with relapsing remitting MS

Not very mobile but gets out and about with her dog Oscar when she can, and when feeling well enough can be seen blasting round Warrington on her three wheel bike, singing loudly, tunelessly but always with a smile.

Blogs by Caz Makin

"Comparing isn't caring" – Caz's words of encouragement

I was thinking how truly special and unique we all are. From our physicality to our personalities, our silly nuances, and even our very own laughs.

I'm really, really fed up with "rest days"

These are the times when I am so low and mean to myself. I curse my MS, I’m really mean to myself about my body not being how I want it.

Some thoughts on turning 50

I can’t believe I’m almost 50. When I was younger, I thought people who were 50 were really old. And now that’s me.

Some lessons my MS has taught me

Caz has been living with MS for 21 years. She sees it as the ultimate teacher in life lessons.

How I’m feeling as lockdown starts lifting again

Restrictions are starting to lift once again from a lockdown. I’m really excited but I’m also anxious about it.

My tips for dealing with difficult days

Caz talks about mental health and shares a few of her tips for difficult days.

How I cope with MS memory and thinking problems

I’ve been thinking about stuff lately, which is really funny because I lose my train of thought, amongst other things, constantly..!