RE: Checking in myself

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> Checking in myself

>

> Okay, so we know I have a UTI, even if it's just slight. I may or may

> not

> be having a flare with it. But if it's a UTI only, slight or not, it's

> the

> first time I've ever had to use my cane during a UTI. Thursday night, I

> started having major balance problems, along with spasticity and feeling

> like I was hit with a truck, as well as normal MS flare symptoms.

> Yesterday, the feeling like I was hit by a truck wasn't as bad, but got

> worse the longer I was up. By the time we went to bed, I was using the

> cane

> again. Today, it's going to be 95 degrees, and we have a family get

> together over at my in-law's house. They don't have enough seating for

> all

> of us, so I imagine we'll be spending part of the time outside (cooling

> vest

> and bandana ready to go). I'm taking the cane as a just in case measure

> -

> rather I'm using the cane today as a just in case measure, especially

> once I

> get hot. I have no clue what time we are going to get out of there, but

> I

> know hubby has already told my in-laws that I'm sick and can't handle

> much.

> The bright spot is hubby's aunt might be there, and hubby's brother and

> his

> third wife will be there, and I just adore his wife. Of course my nephew

> will be there, possibly with his girlfriend, but as he's 17, almost 18, I

> can't cuddle him anymore. My Fiorecet, my flexeril, and my klonopin

> are

> in my purse in case I need them. I was hurting so bad when I got up this

> morning I had to grit my teeth and take a hot shower (after only about 6

> hours of sleep). It helped my back, but my other symptoms got worse

> because

> of it.

>

> This is what's getting me down today, I guess. This has been a year of

> firsts, or a somewhat remarkable year for my MS. The first flare in 14

> months in January; a new flare in May - and a UTI right in the middle of

> it;

> I've never had to use the cane because of the heat before, yet this year

> I

> did; and this is the first time I've had to use the cane because of

> either a

> UTI or a flare.

>

> I know the Tysabri won't deal with existing symptoms - but god I'm hoping

> that it will settle my system down enough so that some damage can heal on

> its own. Since I started this antibiotic, some things have gotten

> better.....but most of the MS symptoms have stayed the same. Last time I

> had a UTI after 24 hours on the antibiotic its influence on my symptoms

> was

> gone.

>

> Tina

>

> Sorry, not feeling really great today, just venting.

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Thanks, Akiba.  I keep telling myself this is going to get better, but it's hard to believe it when I'm on day three of a cane, and that's never happened before.Tina

 

Not a pity party, completely justified.

Hugs

Akiba

 

Oh, and I think the worst part of what has been going on

hasn't been sinking in very clearly until now.  I'm slowly

having more and more problems typing accurately.  It's a

small thing, I know, but something I prided myself on. 

First it was just missed letters here and there, and now

there are weird wiring errors, too, like typing a letter

with your left hand that has the same numbering and

position that that correct letter on your right hand would

be, and transposing letters all the time.

I guess I'm on a pity party this time through. 

On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 8:22 PM,

Sharon

wrote:

 

Tina

I'm sorry it's been such a year of

" firsts " with your MS.  That's pretty

crappy, isn't it?  Keep your chin up. 

Kate had really good results from

Tysabri.  There's no reason you won't have

equally excellent results!!  Let's keep

our fingers crossed!

hugs

 

Sharon

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made product. The slight variations in

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From:

Tina Schmidt

To:

mserslife <mserslife >

Sent:

Saturday, August 27, 2011 1:47 PM

Subject:

Checking in myself

Okay, so we know I have a UTI, even

if it's just slight.  I may or may

not be having a flare with it.  But

if it's a UTI only, slight or not,

it's the first time I've ever had to

use my cane during a UTI.  Thursday

night, I started having major

balance problems, along with

spasticity and feeling like I was

hit with a truck, as well as normal

MS flare symptoms.  Yesterday, the

feeling like I was hit by a truck

wasn't as bad, but got worse the

longer I was up.  By the time we

went to bed, I was using the cane

again.  Today, it's going to be 95

degrees, and we have a family get

together over at my in-law's house. 

They don't have enough seating for

all of us, so I imagine we'll be

spending part of the time outside

(cooling vest and bandana ready to

go).  I'm taking the cane as a just

in case measure - rather I'm using

the cane today as a just in case

measure, especially once I get hot. 

I have no clue what time we are

going to get out of there, but I

know hubby has already told my

in-laws that I'm sick and can't

handle much.  The bright spot is

hubby's aunt might be there, and

hubby's brother and his third wife

will be there, and I just adore his

wife.  Of course my nephew will be

there, possibly with his girlfriend,

but as he's 17, almost 18, I can't

cuddle him anymore.    My

Fiorecet, my flexeril, and my

klonopin are in my purse in case I

need them.  I was hurting so bad

when I got up this morning I had to

grit my teeth and take a hot shower

(after only about 6 hours of

sleep).  It helped my back, but my

other symptoms got worse because of

it.

This is what's getting me down

today, I guess.  This has been a

year of firsts, or a somewhat

remarkable year for my MS.  The

first flare in 14 months in January;

a new flare in May - and a UTI right

in the middle of it; I've never had

to use the cane because of the heat

before, yet this year I did; and

this is the first time I've had to

use the cane because of either a UTI

or a flare.

I know the Tysabri won't deal with

existing symptoms - but god I'm

hoping that it will settle my system

down enough so that some damage can

heal on its own.  Since I started

this antibiotic, some things have

gotten better.....but most of the MS

symptoms have stayed the same.  Last

time I had a UTI after 24 hours on

the antibiotic its influence on my

symptoms was gone.

Tina

Sorry, not feeling really great

today, just venting.

[Guest guest]

Hey, I will remember when I finally gave up and requested a power

chair. I still have a love/hate thing with it, Love that it helps,

Hate that I need it. You are a long way from that stage...all I can

say is keep walking for as long as you can.

Hugs

Akiba

 

Thanks, Akiba.  I keep telling myself this is going to

get better, but it's hard to believe it when I'm on day

three of a cane, and that's never happened before.

Tina

On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 9:14 PM,

Akiba

wrote:

 

Not a pity party, completely justified.

Hugs

Akiba

 

Oh, and I think the worst part of what

has been going on hasn't been sinking in

very clearly until now.  I'm slowly having

more and more problems typing accurately. 

It's a small thing, I know, but something

I prided myself on.  First it was just

missed letters here and there, and now

there are weird wiring errors, too, like

typing a letter with your left hand that

has the same numbering and position that

that correct letter on your right hand

would be, and transposing letters all the

time.

I guess I'm on a pity party this time

through. 

On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at

8:22 PM, Sharon

wrote:

 

Tina

I'm sorry it's

been such a year of

"firsts" with your MS. 

That's pretty crappy,

isn't it?  Keep your

chin up.  Kate had

really good results from

Tysabri.  There's no

reason you won't have

equally excellent

results!!  Let's keep

our fingers crossed!

hugs

 

Sharon

This

email is a natural

hand made product. The

slight variations in

spelling and grammar

enhance its individual

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To:

mserslife <mserslife >

Sent:

Saturday, August 27,

2011 1:47 PM

Subject:

Checking in

myself

Okay, so we know I

have a UTI, even if

it's just slight.  I

may or may not be

having a flare with

it.  But if it's a

UTI only, slight or

not, it's the first

time I've ever had

to use my cane

during a UTI. 

Thursday night, I

started having major

balance problems,

along with

spasticity and

feeling like I was

hit with a truck, as

well as normal MS

flare symptoms. 

Yesterday, the

feeling like I was

hit by a truck

wasn't as bad, but

got worse the longer

I was up.  By the

time we went to bed,

I was using the cane

again.  Today, it's

going to be 95

degrees, and we have

a family get

together over at my

in-law's house. 

They don't have

enough seating for

all of us, so I

imagine we'll be

spending part of the

time outside

(cooling vest and

bandana ready to

go).  I'm taking the

cane as a just in

case measure -

rather I'm using the

cane today as a just

in case measure,

especially once I

get hot.  I have no

clue what time we

are going to get out

of there, but I know

hubby has already

told my in-laws that

I'm sick and can't

handle much.  The

bright spot is

hubby's aunt might

be there, and

hubby's brother and

his third wife will

be there, and I just

adore his wife.  Of

course my nephew

will be there,

possibly with his

girlfriend, but as

he's 17, almost 18,

I can't cuddle him

anymore.    My

Fiorecet, my

flexeril, and my

klonopin are in my

purse in case I need

them.  I was hurting

so bad when I got up

this morning I had

to grit my teeth and

take a hot shower

(after only about 6

hours of sleep).  It

helped my back, but

my other symptoms

got worse because of

it.

This is what's

getting me down

today, I guess. 

This has been a year

of firsts, or a

somewhat remarkable

year for my MS.  The

first flare in 14

months in January; a

new flare in May -

and a UTI right in

the middle of it;

I've never had to

use the cane because

of the heat before,

yet this year I did;

and this is the

first time I've had

to use the cane

because of either a

UTI or a flare.

I know the Tysabri

won't deal with

existing symptoms -

but god I'm hoping

that it will settle

my system down

enough so that some

damage can heal on

its own.  Since I

started this

antibiotic, some

things have gotten

better.....but most

of the MS symptoms

have stayed the

same.  Last time I

had a UTI after 24

hours on the

antibiotic its

influence on my

symptoms was gone.

Tina

Sorry, not feeling

really great today,

just venting.

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Tina prayers you are feeling better this morning.

Hugs

nne

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-----Original Message-----From: spydre74@...Sent: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 21:03:57 -0500To: mserslife Subject: Re: Checking in myself

Thanks. Tonight was meh. My mother in law was hovering over me wanting to sit in the "lift chair" which is uncomfortable as all heck - I said no and sat on the comfy couch until dinner. And then when I went outside she was on me to use the ramp rather than the stairs. I use the stairs at home, there's no reason to stop now. It was nice seeing hubby's aunt again, and my brother and sister in law, we had a good time with them. But the "perfect reason" to leave early, of course hubby didn't take advantage of, even when I had to take my painkillers, and we were the last ones to leave. By now the muscles in my left leg are spasming so badly, and in my right ankle, too. The numbness is going down a bit in my hand, so hopefully the rest of this stuff will go away, too.Tina

Tina

I'm sorry it's been such a year of "firsts" with your MS. That's pretty crappy, isn't it? Keep your chin up. Kate had really good results from Tysabri. There's no reason you won't have equally excellent results!! Let's keep our fingers crossed!

hugs

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I SO understand, Tina. I was a administrative secretary/assistant and I routinely prepared legal documents. I was good at what I did and my documents were perfect. Yes, I'm bragging:) Now I type so many typos! It's weird stuff lots of times.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: Saturday, August 27, 2011 7:11 PMSubject: Re: Checking in myself

Oh, and I think the worst part of what has been going on hasn't been sinking in very clearly until now. I'm slowly having more and more problems typing accurately. It's a small thing, I know, but something I prided myself on. First it was just missed letters here and there, and now there are weird wiring errors, too, like typing a letter with your left hand that has the same numbering and position that that correct letter on your right hand would be, and transposing letters all the time.

I guess I'm on a pity party this time through.

TinaI'm sorry it's been such a year of "firsts" with your MS. That's pretty crappy, isn't it? Keep your chin up. Kate had really good results from Tysabri. There's no reason you won't have equally excellent results!! Let's keep our fingers crossed!

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 <mserslife >

Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 1:47 PMSubject: Checking in myself

Okay, so we know I have a UTI, even if it's just slight. I may or may not be having a flare with it. But if it's a UTI only, slight or not, it's the first time I've ever had to use my cane during a UTI. Thursday night, I started having major balance problems, along with spasticity and feeling like I was hit with a truck, as well as normal MS flare symptoms. Yesterday, the feeling like I was hit by a truck wasn't as bad, but got worse the longer I was up. By the time we went to bed, I was using the cane again. Today, it's going to be 95 degrees, and we have a family get together over at my in-law's house. They don't have enough seating for all of us, so I imagine we'll be spending part of the time outside (cooling vest and bandana ready to go). I'm taking the cane as a just in case measure - rather I'm using the cane today as a just in case measure, especially once I get hot. I have no clue what time

we are going to get out of there, but I know hubby has already told my in-laws that I'm sick and can't handle much. The bright spot is hubby's aunt might be there, and hubby's brother and his third wife will be there, and I just adore his wife. Of course my nephew will be there, possibly with his girlfriend, but as he's 17, almost 18, I can't cuddle him anymore. My Fiorecet, my flexeril, and my klonopin are in my purse in case I need them. I was hurting so bad when I got up this morning I had to grit my teeth and take a hot shower (after only about 6 hours of sleep). It helped my back, but my other symptoms got worse because of it.

This is what's getting me down today, I guess. This has been a year of firsts, or a somewhat remarkable year for my MS. The first flare in 14 months in January; a new flare in May - and a UTI right in the middle of it; I've never had to use the cane because of the heat before, yet this year I did; and this is the first time I've had to use the cane because of either a UTI or a flare.

I know the Tysabri won't deal with existing symptoms - but god I'm hoping that it will settle my system down enough so that some damage can heal on its own. Since I started this antibiotic, some things have gotten better.....but most of the MS symptoms have stayed the same. Last time I had a UTI after 24 hours on the antibiotic its influence on my symptoms was gone.

TinaSorry, not feeling really great today, just venting.

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Hi Tina, I have a hard time typing at times as well. I will keep you in my thought and prays. Margaret A. CoteTo: MSersLife Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 9:11 PMSubject: Re: Checking in myself

Oh, and I think the worst part of what has been going on hasn't been sinking in very clearly until now. I'm slowly having more and more problems typing accurately. It's a small thing, I know, but something I prided myself on. First it was just missed letters here and there, and now there are weird wiring errors, too, like typing a letter with your left hand that has the same numbering and position that that correct letter on your right hand would be, and transposing letters all the time.

I guess I'm on a pity party this time through.

TinaI'm sorry it's been such a year of "firsts" with your MS. That's pretty crappy, isn't it? Keep your chin up. Kate had really good results from Tysabri. There's no reason you won't have equally excellent results!! Let's keep our fingers crossed!

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 <mserslife >

Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 1:47 PMSubject: Checking in myself

Okay, so we know I have a UTI, even if it's just slight. I may or may not be having a flare with it. But if it's a UTI only, slight or not, it's the first time I've ever had to use my cane during a UTI. Thursday night, I started having major balance problems, along with spasticity and feeling like I was hit with a truck, as well as normal MS flare symptoms. Yesterday, the feeling like I was hit by a truck wasn't as bad, but got worse the longer I was up. By the time we went to bed, I was using the cane again. Today, it's going to be 95 degrees, and we have a family get together over at my in-law's house. They don't have enough seating for all of us, so I imagine we'll be spending part of the time outside (cooling vest and bandana ready to go). I'm taking the cane as a just in case measure - rather I'm using the cane today as a just in case measure, especially once I get hot. I have no clue what time

we are going to get out of there, but I know hubby has already told my in-laws that I'm sick and can't handle much. The bright spot is hubby's aunt might be there, and hubby's brother and his third wife will be there, and I just adore his wife. Of course my nephew will be there, possibly with his girlfriend, but as he's 17, almost 18, I can't cuddle him anymore. My Fiorecet, my flexeril, and my klonopin are in my purse in case I need them. I was hurting so bad when I got up this morning I had to grit my teeth and take a hot shower (after only about 6 hours of sleep). It helped my back, but my other symptoms got worse because of it.

This is what's getting me down today, I guess. This has been a year of firsts, or a somewhat remarkable year for my MS. The first flare in 14 months in January; a new flare in May - and a UTI right in the middle of it; I've never had to use the cane because of the heat before, yet this year I did; and this is the first time I've had to use the cane because of either a UTI or a flare.

I know the Tysabri won't deal with existing symptoms - but god I'm hoping that it will settle my system down enough so that some damage can heal on its own. Since I started this antibiotic, some things have gotten better.....but most of the MS symptoms have stayed the same. Last time I had a UTI after 24 hours on the antibiotic its influence on my symptoms was gone.

TinaSorry, not feeling really great today, just venting.

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Margaret.Tina

 

Hi Tina,    I have a hard time typing at times as well. I will keep you in my thought and prays.

 Margaret A. Cote

To: MSersLife

Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 9:11 PMSubject: Re: Checking in myself

 

Oh, and I think the worst part of what has been going on hasn't been sinking in very clearly until now.  I'm slowly having more and more problems typing accurately.  It's a small thing, I know, but something I prided myself on.  First it was just missed letters here and there, and now there are weird wiring errors, too, like typing a letter with your left hand that has the same numbering and position that that correct letter on your right hand would be, and transposing letters all the time.

I guess I'm on a pity party this time through. 

 

TinaI'm sorry it's been such a year of " firsts " with your MS.  That's pretty crappy, isn't it?  Keep your chin up.  Kate had really good results from Tysabri.  There's no reason you won't have equally excellent results!!  Let's keep our fingers crossed!

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 <mserslife >

Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 1:47 PMSubject: Checking in myself

Okay, so we know I have a UTI, even if it's just slight.  I may or may not be having a flare with it.  But if it's a UTI only, slight or not, it's the first time I've ever had to use my cane during a UTI.  Thursday night, I started having major balance problems, along with spasticity and feeling like I was hit with a truck, as well as normal MS flare symptoms.  Yesterday, the feeling like I was hit by a truck wasn't as bad, but got worse the longer I was up.  By the time we went to bed, I was using the cane again.  Today, it's going to be 95 degrees, and we have a family get together over at my in-law's house.  They don't have enough seating for all of us, so I imagine we'll be spending part of the time outside (cooling vest and bandana ready to go).  I'm taking the cane as a just in case measure - rather I'm using the cane today as a just in case measure, especially once I get hot.  I have no clue what time

we are going to get out of there, but I know hubby has already told my in-laws that I'm sick and can't handle much.  The bright spot is hubby's aunt might be there, and hubby's brother and his third wife will be there, and I just adore his wife.  Of course my nephew will be there, possibly with his girlfriend, but as he's 17, almost 18, I can't cuddle him anymore.    My Fiorecet, my flexeril, and my klonopin are in my purse in case I need them.  I was hurting so bad when I got up this morning I had to grit my teeth and take a hot shower (after only about 6 hours of sleep).  It helped my back, but my other symptoms got worse because of it.

This is what's getting me down today, I guess.  This has been a year of firsts, or a somewhat remarkable year for my MS.  The first flare in 14 months in January; a new flare in May - and a UTI right in the middle of it; I've never had to use the cane because of the heat before, yet this year I did; and this is the first time I've had to use the cane because of either a UTI or a flare.

I know the Tysabri won't deal with existing symptoms - but god I'm hoping that it will settle my system down enough so that some damage can heal on its own.  Since I started this antibiotic, some things have gotten better.....but most of the MS symptoms have stayed the same.  Last time I had a UTI after 24 hours on the antibiotic its influence on my symptoms was gone.

TinaSorry, not feeling really great today, just venting.

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Margaret.Tina

 

Hi Tina,    I have a hard time typing at times as well. I will keep you in my thought and prays.

 Margaret A. Cote

To: MSersLife

Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 9:11 PMSubject: Re: Checking in myself

 

Oh, and I think the worst part of what has been going on hasn't been sinking in very clearly until now.  I'm slowly having more and more problems typing accurately.  It's a small thing, I know, but something I prided myself on.  First it was just missed letters here and there, and now there are weird wiring errors, too, like typing a letter with your left hand that has the same numbering and position that that correct letter on your right hand would be, and transposing letters all the time.

I guess I'm on a pity party this time through. 

 

TinaI'm sorry it's been such a year of " firsts " with your MS.  That's pretty crappy, isn't it?  Keep your chin up.  Kate had really good results from Tysabri.  There's no reason you won't have equally excellent results!!  Let's keep our fingers crossed!

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 <mserslife >

Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 1:47 PMSubject: Checking in myself

Okay, so we know I have a UTI, even if it's just slight.  I may or may not be having a flare with it.  But if it's a UTI only, slight or not, it's the first time I've ever had to use my cane during a UTI.  Thursday night, I started having major balance problems, along with spasticity and feeling like I was hit with a truck, as well as normal MS flare symptoms.  Yesterday, the feeling like I was hit by a truck wasn't as bad, but got worse the longer I was up.  By the time we went to bed, I was using the cane again.  Today, it's going to be 95 degrees, and we have a family get together over at my in-law's house.  They don't have enough seating for all of us, so I imagine we'll be spending part of the time outside (cooling vest and bandana ready to go).  I'm taking the cane as a just in case measure - rather I'm using the cane today as a just in case measure, especially once I get hot.  I have no clue what time

we are going to get out of there, but I know hubby has already told my in-laws that I'm sick and can't handle much.  The bright spot is hubby's aunt might be there, and hubby's brother and his third wife will be there, and I just adore his wife.  Of course my nephew will be there, possibly with his girlfriend, but as he's 17, almost 18, I can't cuddle him anymore.    My Fiorecet, my flexeril, and my klonopin are in my purse in case I need them.  I was hurting so bad when I got up this morning I had to grit my teeth and take a hot shower (after only about 6 hours of sleep).  It helped my back, but my other symptoms got worse because of it.

This is what's getting me down today, I guess.  This has been a year of firsts, or a somewhat remarkable year for my MS.  The first flare in 14 months in January; a new flare in May - and a UTI right in the middle of it; I've never had to use the cane because of the heat before, yet this year I did; and this is the first time I've had to use the cane because of either a UTI or a flare.

I know the Tysabri won't deal with existing symptoms - but god I'm hoping that it will settle my system down enough so that some damage can heal on its own.  Since I started this antibiotic, some things have gotten better.....but most of the MS symptoms have stayed the same.  Last time I had a UTI after 24 hours on the antibiotic its influence on my symptoms was gone.

TinaSorry, not feeling really great today, just venting.

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Thanks, Margaret.Tina

 

Hi Tina,    I have a hard time typing at times as well. I will keep you in my thought and prays.

 Margaret A. Cote

To: MSersLife

Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 9:11 PMSubject: Re: Checking in myself

 

Oh, and I think the worst part of what has been going on hasn't been sinking in very clearly until now.  I'm slowly having more and more problems typing accurately.  It's a small thing, I know, but something I prided myself on.  First it was just missed letters here and there, and now there are weird wiring errors, too, like typing a letter with your left hand that has the same numbering and position that that correct letter on your right hand would be, and transposing letters all the time.

I guess I'm on a pity party this time through. 

 

TinaI'm sorry it's been such a year of " firsts " with your MS.  That's pretty crappy, isn't it?  Keep your chin up.  Kate had really good results from Tysabri.  There's no reason you won't have equally excellent results!!  Let's keep our fingers crossed!

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To: mserslife <mserslife >

Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 1:47 PMSubject: Checking in myself

Okay, so we know I have a UTI, even if it's just slight.  I may or may not be having a flare with it.  But if it's a UTI only, slight or not, it's the first time I've ever had to use my cane during a UTI.  Thursday night, I started having major balance problems, along with spasticity and feeling like I was hit with a truck, as well as normal MS flare symptoms.  Yesterday, the feeling like I was hit by a truck wasn't as bad, but got worse the longer I was up.  By the time we went to bed, I was using the cane again.  Today, it's going to be 95 degrees, and we have a family get together over at my in-law's house.  They don't have enough seating for all of us, so I imagine we'll be spending part of the time outside (cooling vest and bandana ready to go).  I'm taking the cane as a just in case measure - rather I'm using the cane today as a just in case measure, especially once I get hot.  I have no clue what time

we are going to get out of there, but I know hubby has already told my in-laws that I'm sick and can't handle much.  The bright spot is hubby's aunt might be there, and hubby's brother and his third wife will be there, and I just adore his wife.  Of course my nephew will be there, possibly with his girlfriend, but as he's 17, almost 18, I can't cuddle him anymore.    My Fiorecet, my flexeril, and my klonopin are in my purse in case I need them.  I was hurting so bad when I got up this morning I had to grit my teeth and take a hot shower (after only about 6 hours of sleep).  It helped my back, but my other symptoms got worse because of it.

This is what's getting me down today, I guess.  This has been a year of firsts, or a somewhat remarkable year for my MS.  The first flare in 14 months in January; a new flare in May - and a UTI right in the middle of it; I've never had to use the cane because of the heat before, yet this year I did; and this is the first time I've had to use the cane because of either a UTI or a flare.

I know the Tysabri won't deal with existing symptoms - but god I'm hoping that it will settle my system down enough so that some damage can heal on its own.  Since I started this antibiotic, some things have gotten better.....but most of the MS symptoms have stayed the same.  Last time I had a UTI after 24 hours on the antibiotic its influence on my symptoms was gone.

TinaSorry, not feeling really great today, just venting.