There’s so much out there about being tired, exhaustion, fatigue, feeling run down. Some of those are similar, most are vastly different. The easiest way to think of the levels of energy and motivation is with salsa. Are you mild, feeling tired and a little run down? Maybe medium, where you’re well beyond tired and into exhaustion. Or,… Read More »
My family just left, again, without me. I’m used to staying home while they go on errands or shopping, I’m not used to being left behind while they go visiting. Today is Sunday, our normal day to go to my in-laws for cards and dinner. I can’t now, for as long as this flare has literally pulled my… Read More »
Back in September it was decided by my husband and me that my mobility is shaky at best, death defying at worst. Onto the net I hop, where I can still be as active as any teen and no one knows that I’m really typing with only six fingers. Immediately I gravitate to scooters because they look cooler… Read More »
The time has come that I need a bath chair. Oh the joys of having one more wet piece of bathroom to regularly clean. I am so looking forward to that. We already have a decent hand held shower head. If you don’t have one, get one. I can’t say enough nice things about ours. Not only does… Read More »
Most people start out with a cane. There are a huge amount of varieties and handles and options. Before you start net shopping go and handle a cane, see what handle feels the best to you. I’ve a preference for the derby handle, although the offset is looking more ergonomic. Derby handle Fritz handle Offset handle Palm… Read More »
Fatigue hits me three ways: Energy – Sloths move too fast for me to catch. Raising a finger is a monumental task. Don’t even think about picking the nose, that would be impossible. Alertness – you could throw a ball right at my face and I might notice. After I got hit by it. Willingness – My get… Read More »
Our anniversary, twelfth anniversary for those that care, was on a Saturday. I didn’t want the Rebif hang-over even though its more mild with the Claritin. Side note: I’ve switched from the Claritin-D to the plain stuff, that seems to have helped with the dry mouth/eyes. I only take it on injection days. It works better if its… Read More »
Every winter I end up with bronchitis or some insufferable chest gooey nasty phlegm related sickness. This year when I started dripping, as I do, I started taking Claritin D. Helped with the dripping and my chest felt better to boot. Interesting side effect was decreased injection site reactions, fevers, general malaise … in other words my usual… Read More »
For over a year I’ve been a huge advocate of the Rebiject, also to refered to by someone much wittier than I as the auto-inflictor. It’s a fast, easy, non-scary way to inject. Load the gun, put it against your skin, press the button and the jobs done. Mary Poppins just floated through my brain there. Song “Spoon… Read More »
You need to get MRI’s and blood work pretty regularly. Your neurologist will want to review these at your 6 month or annual appointment. This means you will have to do the tests prior to your appointment. You can either; get the orders for the MRI and blood work at your appointment for the next appointment call your… Read More »