Thursday, September 15, 2011

An MS Update

Too many doctor appointments this week.  That's all I have to say.  Wednesday was Nicole's appointment.  Today was mine with my neurologist.  Thankfully, nothing too much to say.  Dr. O. says I'm doing good.  Only one major relapse four years ago.  He did all the funny reflex tests.  Follow my finger, push up on my arm, blah blah blah.  Oh yeah and the vision test.  20/800 in my left eye.  20/20 in the right.  I hate it.  It scares me.  It's like waiting for the day that I lose vision in my good eye.  It's crazy.  So crazy that I don't think about it at all except for the once a year that I visit the neurologist.
I have had some other little things creep up but they are most likely exasberated  by sleep deprivation.  
Plan is to continue on my injections.  Oh and have another MRI.  I kinda dread it.  I am sure the disease has progressed regardless of my symptoms but I don't want to know.  What difference does it really make?  All it will tell me is that I'm a ticking timebomb for the next relapse.  Who wants to live like that?
Oh yes.  And I had a bloodtest looking for antibodies to a specific virus.  It helps him determine what course of treatment I would need in the future.  Lovely.  I was hoping I wouldn't need anything? Naive? I guess so.
Anyhow that was the appointment.  Nicole appears to be teething and is absolutely not taking it well.  She screamed for most of the drive home.  Advil helped immensely.
I don't want to sound like it wasn't a good day.  It most certainly was.  We got Burrito Boyz for lunch.  Yum Yum.  I've been craving it since forever.  Even the cheese quesadilla was a hit with the girls.  Thank goodness we didn't need to stop for chicken nuggets!
Check out how crazy busy it was! You know it's good when we waited in that line!

4 comments:

  1. I know it all seems like a crazy lot and it is! But when I read this I can feel your strength. You arn't letting this keep you down and what a fantastic example you are setting for your children!!! I admire your zest for living, you inspire me.

    PS. Easton is teething too! Up all night with him last night. Finally pumped some Tylenol in him and it knocked him out. Drugs are great! LOL

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  2. Ah thanks Amanda. What a kind comment. I know that even though somethings are not perfect I am still so very fortunate. Now...taking care of twins...now that is a crazy lot! I can't imagine two teething babies!

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  3. You are incredibly strong!!! I am very happy to have "met" you. I hope that a relapse is far far away or non-existent would be better. I hope that your strong eye stays just that way. I can't believe how crazy busy that restaurant is. I want to try whatever they're selling. :)

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  4. I am so glad for my blogger friends. Worlds apart but going through the same experiences! If you ever visit Toronto we will get burritos!! =)

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