Multiple Sclerosis & Me

yesterday was somewhat rough for me, but let’s face it I had to get my shopping done.  I started the day before, but as soon as I walked in the store i realized that i wasn’t in the mood to shop.  I’m not a shopaholic – nor do i really enjoy shopping, per se…but if i go into my favorite store, i can spend hours if they have anything of interest.  At any rate, I didn’t know if i wasn’t in the mood because of the trouble i have walking or if i just didn’t want to shop.  Anyhoo, yesterday i didn’t have a choice – it was the last day that i could go shopping.

I dropped “G” to work and then off i went.  I actually started in my favorite store, so maybe i got a little carried away.  By the time i was done, I had practically given up on doing anything more when i realized that 2 other stores were just across from my fave, so i decided to tackle them too.  Well, by the time i left there, I had to rest a little before i started my trek to the car.  What would have taken me 5 mins, took close to 20…boy was i glad that i had the handicapped decal because my car was right outside the doors.  I had somewhere else to go, but i figured that i would go home first, stay for a few hours and then head back out.  Unfortunately that didn’t help much – for a very very brief moment, i got a little depressed, but just as quickly snapped out of it…long story short, by the time i was done and came home, I could barely stand, let alone walk!  At least i was at home tho…

There is good news!!!  I got all my shopping done!  I do have 1 more little thing, but I can pick that up today in the grocery or something.

One day, i went to the mall by myself.  As i was walking/struggling out (i was actually fed up of being in there and was starting to feel a little sorry for myself – i told u that i do have bad days sometimes), one of the security officers ZOOMED past me in a segway.   U know that she pissed me off; I just wanted to bitch slap her down off it.  That got me to thinking (and I’ve actually had conversation with others) about my using one to get around.  But…would i be able to keep my balance on the damn thing?  U do have to stand on it…will it really help me?  besides which, will the insurance company even consider paying for even 1 wheel of it? hmmm…food for thought…

I’ve told people about my condition and they’ve suggested Tai Chi, Yoga, Acupuncture, Physical Therapy…the list goes on…even changing my diet.  The person who told me about the dietary changes sent me an email and the first thing on the list was pork – NOT happening!!!…i think that there are very few people on this earth who enjoy the PIG more than me!  My doctor will have to sit me down and say, “Stacey, you will die tomorrow unless u stop eating pork” for me to give it some serious thought 😉 i digress…

I scanned the rest of the list and there were a few things that either i cut out totally or have started to cut down; sugars, dairy to name a few…will that actually make a difference?  who knows, but i have nothing to lose.  I actually read an article the other day where an MS patient claimed to be cured after changing her diet…hmmmm; I’m not a believer.  Modern science has told us that there is no cure so u have to wonder was she really cured or is she in remission? 

One day, i went to the mall by myself.  As i was walking/struggling out (i was actually fed up of being in there and was starting to feel a little sorry for myself – i told u that i do have bad days sometimes), one of the security officers ZOOMED past me in a segway.   U know that she pissed me off; I just wanted to bitch slap her down off it.  That got me to thinking (and I’ve actually had conversation with others) about my using one to get around.  But…would i be able to keep my balance on the damn thing?  U do have to stand on it…will it really help me?  besides which, will the insurance company even consider paying for even 1 wheel of it? hmmm…food for thought…

I’ve told people about my condition and they’ve suggested Tai Chi, Yoga, Acupuncture, Physical Therapy…the list goes on…even changing my diet.  The person who told me about the dietary changes sent me an email and the first thing on the list was pork – NOT happening!!!…i think that there are very few people on this earth who enjoy the PIG more than me!  My doctor will have to sit me down and say, “Stacey, you will die tomorrow unless u stop eating pork” for me to give it some serious thought 😉 i digress…

I scanned the rest of the list and there were a few things that either i cut out totally or have started to cut down; sugars, dairy to name a few…will that actually make a difference?  who knows, but i have nothing to lose.  I actually read an article the other day where an MS patient claimed to be cured after changing her diet…hmmmm; I’m not a believer.  Modern science has told us that there is no cure so u have to wonder was she really cured or is she in remission?