February 2012
34 posts
Off to the sun..
We’re off to Egypt in the morning and I’m looking forward to some nice warm sunshine.. and swimming with the beautiful fishes.. I’m not looking forward to the flight though but thankfully I have my trusty Kindle to keep me company. Salem..
Levels of normality
I think I feel normal today. Well, normal-ish. I am so tired all the time, everything is an effort. But I do feel ok. I had my hair cut yesterday and coloured this morning so maybe that’s making feel better in myself? I’m also halfway through a bar of Galaxy bubbles right now… hmmm… chocolate….
The Doctor phoned the other night to see how I was. Doctor: “Have I...
We won..
My wee boy is home for a long weekend and after a rather hilarious afternoon in the attic going through his old drawings and stories his granny & papa joined us (and Jen) for a lovely meal up at wetherspoons. We didn’t realise it was quiz night and ended up winning a bottle of wine and a meal for 2 - cos we’re clever! :)
My relapse seems to be subsiding somewhat, thankfully,...
“Reintarnation: Coming back to life as a hillbilly”
Side effects
This morning I have noticed what could be side effects to the new medication. My mouth is watery, like I am the verge of sickness but not feeling sick. I have also been to the loo to pee far too often than I would like.. and this coffee tastes wierd..
Pills and boobs..
Seemingly these ‘magic’ pills can take 4 - 6 weeks to get into my system and make a difference. That’s a long time and I’m wondering if I feel any effects before then. Time will tell. After 2 [pills, not weeks] all seems much the same..
Very happy today to receive the new bra I ordered from brastop.com - it’s very nice. Excellent service from them as the size I...
another statistic..
That’s it then. I am now just another statistic. Another number on the list of patients on antidepressants. A reluctant number I have to add.. but if it’s going to help then I have to try. My doctor seems very positive - he’s phoning me on Valentines day to see how I am getting on - I said a card would surfice..
Ffff..fell..
Just gave myself the fright of my life by falling off my chair! WTF [and that is definitely called for here]. Dammit I thought things were improving.. and I’m certainly not getting used to all the numbness. What chance is there when I can’t even keep my bum on a chair. Maybe I overdone things cleaning the bathroom earlier.. is that an excuse not to do housework.. hmm..
On a positive...
January 2012
88 posts
Sticky toffee yum..
We had a lovely meal in Wetherspoons in Hawick last night. I love their ‘superfood’ salad. It’s tasty and healthy and all those raw veggies make me feel like I’m being kind to my body. However, I let myself down by scoffing down their most delicious sticky toffee pudding with custard [heaven!]
Afterwards we had our monthly MS support group meeting. A fundraising event is...
“Corduroy pillows are making headlines!”
stretching it..
I’m still managing to cycle my ten miles each day, even though my legs, feet and bum are numb. So at least I know my legs are strong when I am walking - I can’t feel them but I can trust them to hold me up. Hubby wants me to use elbow crutches as the walking is that bad but I am resisting, stubbornly, as usual. He just doesn’t want any accidents before our holiday at the end of...
Medication..
I have always avoided medication for my MS but, alas, I think the time has come to contemplate a solution to this situation I find myself in. It goes against my principles but I feel I need to do something.. a talk with the Doctor will hopefully clear this ‘fog’ around me. Unfortunately that’s still six days away. It takes 2 weeks to get an appointment here! Anyway.. until then I...
