Re: Update time folks: Botox, Neuro appt., MRI & Handicap parking

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-- Update time folks: Botox, Neuro appt., MRI & Handicap parking

Hello, Had my botox injections two weeks ago to reduce spasticity in the calves & left arm. Unfortunately, no relief on this go-around. But, it can take a few sessions to find the correct dosage. However, one negative side effect is that it made my left hand too weak. It's very difficult to type with the left hand as I can't press down the keys. It's also difficult to grasp things with the hand. This should subside eventually. In the meantime, I put in a request to the California Dept. of Rehabilitation to get Dragon Voice Recognition software. That would allow me to type hands-free. Saw my neuro on Monday morning. Nothing to report except that she plans to keep an eye on studies happening for laquinimod. She says there's some evidence that it can repair damage done by MS. But, it'll be another year until we see the results. I had a brain MRI last Tuesday. And, the results are that there is no new activity or active lesions since my last MRI in October 2009. And, the one in 2009 showed no new activity since the Summer of 2008. So, that's good. Today I went to the pet store and was waiting for a handicap parking space as another car pulled out. However, before I could get to it, a van took the spot and I had to park elsewhere. Before going into the store, I had to check that van. And, sure enough: no handicap placard or license plate! So, I took out my camera phone to take a picture. At that moment, the driver came out to his van. I asked him if he has a placard and his first response was: "It's OK. I'm leaving." When I said that didn't matter. He said with a grin that he forgot his placard at home. So, as he started backing out to leave, I took a photo of his van. About a minute after he left, he drove back and asked if I took a photo. I said "yes." So, he got argumentative: "You have no right to take a picture of my car!" I replied that I'm disabled & can take a photo if I like. He then asked if I wanted to see his placard if he went to get it. I replied if he has a placard then he doesn't have to worry i f he gets a ticket. He then went back to the argument that I have no right to photograph his vehicle. I just went into the store. In reality I didn't get a good picture of his license plate. But, he doesn't know that. So, hopefully it'll at least put the fear of a ticket in him.Dan U dao_nguu@...

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You GO, Dan!

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-- Update time folks: Botox, Neuro appt., MRI & Handicap parking

Hello, Had my botox injections two weeks ago to reduce spasticity in the calves & left arm. Unfortunately, no relief on this go-around. But, it can take a few sessions to find the correct dosage. However, one negative side effect is that it made my left hand too weak. It's very difficult to type with the left hand as I can't press down the keys. It's also difficult to grasp things with the hand. This should subside eventually. In the meantime, I put in a request to the California Dept. of Rehabilitation to get Dragon Voice Recognition software. That would allow me to type hands-free. Saw my neuro on Monday morning. Nothing to report except that she plans to keep an eye on studies happening for laquinimod. She says there's some evidence that it can repair damage done by MS. But, it'll be another year until we see the results. I had a brain MRI last Tuesday. And, the results are that there is no new activity or active lesions since my last MRI in October 2009. And, the one in 2009 showed no new activity since the Summer of 2008. So, that's good. Today I went to the pet store and was waiting for a handicap parking space as another car pulled out. However, before I could get to it, a van took the spot and I had to park elsewhere. Before going into the store, I had to check that van. And, sure enough: no handicap placard or license plate! So, I took out my camera phone to take a picture. At that moment, the driver came out to his van. I asked him if he has a placard and his first response was: "It's OK. I'm leaving." When I said that didn't matter. He said with a grin that he forgot his placard at home. So, as he started backing out to leave, I took a photo of his van. About a minute after he left, he drove back and asked if I took a photo. I said "yes." So, he got argumentative: "You have no right to take a picture of my car!" I replied that I'm disabled & can take a photo if I like. He then asked if I wanted to see his placard if he went to get it. I replied if he has a placard then he doesn't have to worry i f he gets a ticket. He then went back to the argument that I have no right to photograph his vehicle. I just went into the store. In reality I didn't get a good picture of his license plate. But, he doesn't know that. So, hopefully it'll at least put the fear of a ticket in him.Dan U dao_nguu@...

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You GO, Dan!

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-- Update time folks: Botox, Neuro appt., MRI & Handicap parking

Hello, Had my botox injections two weeks ago to reduce spasticity in the calves & left arm. Unfortunately, no relief on this go-around. But, it can take a few sessions to find the correct dosage. However, one negative side effect is that it made my left hand too weak. It's very difficult to type with the left hand as I can't press down the keys. It's also difficult to grasp things with the hand. This should subside eventually. In the meantime, I put in a request to the California Dept. of Rehabilitation to get Dragon Voice Recognition software. That would allow me to type hands-free. Saw my neuro on Monday morning. Nothing to report except that she plans to keep an eye on studies happening for laquinimod. She says there's some evidence that it can repair damage done by MS. But, it'll be another year until we see the results. I had a brain MRI last Tuesday. And, the results are that there is no new activity or active lesions since my last MRI in October 2009. And, the one in 2009 showed no new activity since the Summer of 2008. So, that's good. Today I went to the pet store and was waiting for a handicap parking space as another car pulled out. However, before I could get to it, a van took the spot and I had to park elsewhere. Before going into the store, I had to check that van. And, sure enough: no handicap placard or license plate! So, I took out my camera phone to take a picture. At that moment, the driver came out to his van. I asked him if he has a placard and his first response was: "It's OK. I'm leaving." When I said that didn't matter. He said with a grin that he forgot his placard at home. So, as he started backing out to leave, I took a photo of his van. About a minute after he left, he drove back and asked if I took a photo. I said "yes." So, he got argumentative: "You have no right to take a picture of my car!" I replied that I'm disabled & can take a photo if I like. He then asked if I wanted to see his placard if he went to get it. I replied if he has a placard then he doesn't have to worry i f he gets a ticket. He then went back to the argument that I have no right to photograph his vehicle. I just went into the store. In reality I didn't get a good picture of his license plate. But, he doesn't know that. So, hopefully it'll at least put the fear of a ticket in him.Dan U dao_nguu@...

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Wow, Dan, you sure have a lot to report; and it's all good, except of course for the botox injections. I'm sorry they don't seem to be effective, at least yet, but perhaps when the dosage is adjusted it will be ok.So happy to hear your MRIs are stable; that's great news.I am so impressed and proud of how you handled that situation at the pet store! Wow, Dan, you have guts. I am a non-confrontational type person, and I'd feel so intimidated by the guy. Way to go!Let us know how the continued botox works for you.love,KateTo: mserslife Sent: Mon, March 21, 2011 6:55:14 PMSubject: Update time folks: Botox, Neuro appt., MRI & Handicap parking

Hello, Had my botox injections two weeks ago to reduce spasticity in the calves & left arm. Unfortunately, no relief on this go-around. But, it can take a few sessions to find the correct dosage. However, one negative side effect is that it made my left hand too weak. It's very difficult to type with the left hand as I can't press down the keys. It's also difficult to grasp things with the hand. This should subside eventually. In the meantime, I put in a request to the California Dept. of Rehabilitation to get Dragon Voice Recognition software. That would allow me to type hands-free.

Saw my neuro on Monday morning. Nothing to report except that she plans to keep an eye on studies happening for laquinimod. She says there's some evidence that it can repair damage done by MS. But, it'll be another year until we see the results. I had a brain MRI last Tuesday. And, the results are that there is no new activity or active lesions since my last MRI in October 2009. And, the one in 2009 showed no new activity since the Summer of 2008. So, that's good.

Today I went to the pet store and was waiting for a handicap parking space as another car pulled out. However, before I could get to it, a van took the spot and I had to park elsewhere. Before going into the store, I had to check that van. And, sure enough: no handicap placard or license plate! So, I took out my camera phone to take a picture. At that moment, the driver came out to his van. I asked him if he has a placard and his first response was: "It's OK. I'm leaving." When I said that didn't matter. He said with a grin that he forgot his placard at home. So, as he started backing out to leave, I took a photo of his van. About a minute after he left, he drove back and asked if I took a photo. I said "yes." So, he got argumentative: "You have no right to take a picture of my car!" I replied that I'm disabled & can take a photo if I like. He then asked if I wanted to see his placard if he went to get it. I replied if he has a placard then he

doesn't have to worry if he gets a ticket. He then went back to the argument that I have no right to photograph his vehicle. I just went into the store. In reality I didn't get a good picture of his license plate. But, he doesn't know that. So, hopefully it'll at least put the fear of a ticket in him.Dan U dao_nguu@...

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Good for you, Dan, for looking out for all who use a disability placard! It's a little frightening for many people to do what you did though. That's a bummer that the botox didn't do what it was supposed to do. Are you going to continue with the treatment? Great news about no new lesions!! hugs SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. To: mserslife Sent: Mon, March 21, 2011 3:55:14 PMSubject: Update time folks: Botox, Neuro appt., MRI & Handicap

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Hello, Had my botox injections two weeks ago to reduce spasticity in the calves & left arm. Unfortunately, no relief on this go-around. But, it can take a few sessions to find the correct dosage. However, one negative side effect is that it made my left hand too weak. It's very difficult to type with the left hand as I can't press down the keys. It's also difficult to grasp things with the hand. This should subside eventually. In the meantime, I put in a request to the California Dept. of Rehabilitation to get Dragon Voice Recognition software. That would allow me to type hands-free.

Saw my neuro on Monday morning. Nothing to report except that she plans to keep an eye on studies happening for laquinimod. She says there's some evidence that it can repair damage done by MS. But, it'll be another year until we see the results. I had a brain MRI last Tuesday. And, the results are that there is no new activity or active lesions since my last MRI in October 2009. And, the one in 2009 showed no new activity since the Summer of 2008. So, that's good.

Today I went to the pet store and was waiting for a handicap parking space as another car pulled out. However, before I could get to it, a van took the spot and I had to park elsewhere. Before going into the store, I had to check that van. And, sure enough: no handicap placard or license plate! So, I took out my camera phone to take a picture. At that moment, the driver came out to his van. I asked him if he has a placard and his first response was: "It's OK. I'm leaving." When I said that didn't matter. He said with a grin that he forgot his placard at home. So, as he started backing out to leave, I took a photo of his van. About a minute after he left, he drove back and asked if I took a photo. I said "yes." So, he got argumentative: "You have no right to take a picture of my car!" I replied that I'm disabled & can take a photo if I like. He then asked if I wanted to see his placard if he went to get it. I replied if he has a placard then he

doesn't have to worry if he gets a ticket. He then went back to the argument that I have no right to photograph his vehicle. I just went into the store. In reality I didn't get a good picture of his license plate. But, he doesn't know that. So, hopefully it'll at least put the fear of a ticket in him.Dan U dao_nguu@...

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Good for you, Dan, for looking out for all who use a disability placard! It's a little frightening for many people to do what you did though. That's a bummer that the botox didn't do what it was supposed to do. Are you going to continue with the treatment? Great news about no new lesions!! hugs SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. To: mserslife Sent: Mon, March 21, 2011 3:55:14 PMSubject: Update time folks: Botox, Neuro appt., MRI & Handicap

parking

Hello, Had my botox injections two weeks ago to reduce spasticity in the calves & left arm. Unfortunately, no relief on this go-around. But, it can take a few sessions to find the correct dosage. However, one negative side effect is that it made my left hand too weak. It's very difficult to type with the left hand as I can't press down the keys. It's also difficult to grasp things with the hand. This should subside eventually. In the meantime, I put in a request to the California Dept. of Rehabilitation to get Dragon Voice Recognition software. That would allow me to type hands-free.

Saw my neuro on Monday morning. Nothing to report except that she plans to keep an eye on studies happening for laquinimod. She says there's some evidence that it can repair damage done by MS. But, it'll be another year until we see the results. I had a brain MRI last Tuesday. And, the results are that there is no new activity or active lesions since my last MRI in October 2009. And, the one in 2009 showed no new activity since the Summer of 2008. So, that's good.

Today I went to the pet store and was waiting for a handicap parking space as another car pulled out. However, before I could get to it, a van took the spot and I had to park elsewhere. Before going into the store, I had to check that van. And, sure enough: no handicap placard or license plate! So, I took out my camera phone to take a picture. At that moment, the driver came out to his van. I asked him if he has a placard and his first response was: "It's OK. I'm leaving." When I said that didn't matter. He said with a grin that he forgot his placard at home. So, as he started backing out to leave, I took a photo of his van. About a minute after he left, he drove back and asked if I took a photo. I said "yes." So, he got argumentative: "You have no right to take a picture of my car!" I replied that I'm disabled & can take a photo if I like. He then asked if I wanted to see his placard if he went to get it. I replied if he has a placard then he

doesn't have to worry if he gets a ticket. He then went back to the argument that I have no right to photograph his vehicle. I just went into the store. In reality I didn't get a good picture of his license plate. But, he doesn't know that. So, hopefully it'll at least put the fear of a ticket in him.Dan U dao_nguu@...

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Hi, Sharon:

It is frightening to confront people about the handicap placard. But, I'm getting better at it. I see people abuse the handicap spots so much, I have to do something about it. I figure since I'm using a cane (or scooter), if I confront someone parking illegally, what are they going to do? Beat up or threaten a "cripple"? LOL

I'll try the botox again to see if the neuro can find the right dosage. But, it'll be 3 or 4 months before we try again.Dan U dao_nguu@...

To: MSersLife From: wobbletowalk@...Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:12:43 -0700Subject: Re: Update time folks: Botox, Neuro appt., MRI & Handicap parking

Good for you, Dan, for looking out for all who use a disability placard! It's a little frightening for many people to do what you did though. That's a bummer that the botox didn't do what it was supposed to do. Are you going to continue with the treatment? Great news about no new lesions!! hugs

SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

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Hi, Sharon:

It is frightening to confront people about the handicap placard. But, I'm getting better at it. I see people abuse the handicap spots so much, I have to do something about it. I figure since I'm using a cane (or scooter), if I confront someone parking illegally, what are they going to do? Beat up or threaten a "cripple"? LOL

I'll try the botox again to see if the neuro can find the right dosage. But, it'll be 3 or 4 months before we try again.Dan U dao_nguu@...

To: MSersLife From: wobbletowalk@...Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:12:43 -0700Subject: Re: Update time folks: Botox, Neuro appt., MRI & Handicap parking

Good for you, Dan, for looking out for all who use a disability placard! It's a little frightening for many people to do what you did though. That's a bummer that the botox didn't do what it was supposed to do. Are you going to continue with the treatment? Great news about no new lesions!! hugs

SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

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DanYes, it is hard to confront someone like that. The way I see it is someone needs to do it for all those who can't. My poor daughter-in-law gets so embarrassed when I do stand up for myself. There was a incident at Wal Mart last year where I felt I had to say something. I told my daughter-in-law, , "I know how you feel about this sort of thing so you may want to clear out" and she did! lol just can't take any kind of confrontation. When I see people without a disability placard park in a disabled spot I usually speak up. How's the weather in San Francisco? Did you folks ever get any of the radiation? SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. To: mserslife Sent: Tue, March 22, 2011 9:51:52 AMSubject: RE: Update time folks: Botox, Neuro appt., MRI & Handicap parking

Hi, Sharon:

It is frightening to confront people about the handicap placard. But, I'm getting better at it. I see people abuse the handicap spots so much, I have to do something about it. I figure since I'm using a cane (or scooter), if I confront someone parking illegally, what are they going to do? Beat up or threaten a "cripple"? LOL

I'll try the botox again to see if the neuro can find the right dosage. But, it'll be 3 or 4 months before we try again.Dan U dao_nguu@...

To: MSersLife From: wobbletowalk@...Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:12:43 -0700Subject: Re: Update time folks: Botox, Neuro appt., MRI & Handicap parking

Good for you, Dan, for looking out for all who use a disability placard! It's a little frightening for many people to do what you did though. That's a bummer that the botox didn't do what it was supposed to do. Are you going to continue with the treatment? Great news about no new lesions!! hugs

SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.