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

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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@...