Journal Entry for November 12, 2009
November 12, 2009 12:50pm
Another cold, wet and WINDY day! I'm ready to move to Florida!
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DaveC
5:56pm, September 10, 2009
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About Me
DaveC
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About Me
I was a radiology technologist. I had my first MS symptoms 17 years ago. I have two sons Marcus age 11 and Erik age 9. I am married to Maureen, better known as "Mo". We have been together for 18 years. I have worked in management and sales to some degree most of my life. I have done woodworking and specialized in making doors and doing radius work. Was a bike mechanic when I was young. Had my own company doing organic landscaping. Lived in the NC mountains most of my adult life and recently moved back to the Charlotte area to be near family.
I was a radiology technologist. I had my first MS symptoms 17 years ago. I have two sons Marcus age 11 and Erik age 9. I am married to Maureen, better known as "Mo". We have been together for 18 years. I have worked in management and sales to some degree most of my life. I have done woodworking and specialized in making doors and doing radius work. Was a bike mechanic when I was young. Had my own company doing organic landscaping. Lived in the NC mountains most of my adult life and recently moved
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Interests
I love all types of music. Have played drums since I was a kid. Have been "learning" to play guitar for many years, still learning. Sang and played percussion in a band in my 20's. I raced road and mountain bikes for longer than I can remember. Enjoy backpacking, photography, going to hockey games, reading, walking on the beach, a good glass of wine while sitting next to the fire, playing with my kids, gardening, cooking, woodworking, flying kites, and last but not least, being with my wonderful wife, Mo.
I love all types of music. Have played drums since I was a kid. Have been "learning" to play guitar for
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Journal Entry for November 11, 2009
November 11, 2009 4:26pm
Wow, so dark and dreary today! Need the rain but not all at once!
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Love Letter From God
October 24, 2009 3:04pm
Very beautiful. Listen carefully to every word.
Love Letter From God
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Journal Entry for October 12, 2009
October 12, 2009 12:00pm
Day one of the house painting. I think it's going to look great.
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Hugbook
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Moment of Peace
Hi Dave, Thank you and may you have a Super Week as Well. We are to finally get some cooler weather coming in this weekend....Finally...Huggies LA
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Hi Dave,
The day went so well, we all had a great Thanksgiving. Hope you have a Wonderful Week and Holiday too. Hugs, Lee Ann -
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God Bless u&y'rs always, Jeanna
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Hey Dave, Thanks and you have a Great Weekend. Huggies, LA
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Yum! That sounds good! I had chili last night too.
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Support Groups
Close Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Type: Progressive Relapsing MSI have had MS for 17 years. I am married and have two young sons. I do not work. My sister has Primary Progressive MS. We both experienced our first symptoms of MS within months of each other. I also have a cousin with RRMS and another cousin with Lupus.
Treatments
- Betaseron Somewhat Helpful
- Betaseron became stopped being effective due to antibody buildup.
- Prednisone Working / Worked
- It does knock out the problems caused by a flair. Makes my blood pressure go through the roof. Have to be monitored closely.
- Provigil Somewhat Helpful
- Made me too jittery, couldn't sleep
- Solumedrol Working / Worked
- Works great to knock out those problems brought on by a flair. Also causes my BP to spike dangerously high, have to be monitored closely.
- Tysabri Too Soon to Tell
- Part of a drug trial.
Close Panic Attacks
First panic attack was at a restaurant 12 years ago. Went to the ER thinking I was having a heart attack. Had more attacks over the next several years and eventually could not drive a car or go to church due to the attacks. I have not had a major attack in 8 years. It still keeps me from doing things that I really want to do.
Treatments
- Paxil Working / Worked
- Worked well and eventually I weaned myself off meds.
Open Diverticulitis
My first flair up was 12 years ago. Thought I was passing a kidney stone the pain was so intense. Just had another bout this week.
Treatments
- Levaquin Working / Worked
- Flagyl Working / Worked
- Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
Open Financial Challenges
I have stopped working due to MS. We have many bills including my college loans. My wife does not make enough to cover our monthly expenses. SSA still will not grant me disability.
Treatments
- Budgeting Working / Worked
- Holding a Garage Sale Working / Worked
Open Dizziness & Vertigo
Damn the dizziness. If I'm going to fall down, at least let me have the pleasure of a good shot or two of Bourbon.
Open Insomnia
I have dealt with insomnia for the last 4-5 years. I am tired at bed time and fall sound asleep but after 2 hours I wake up and cannot go to sleep again for 3-4 hours. I fall asleep for maybe 1-2 hours and then it is time to get up. I average around 5 hours of sleep a night.
Treatments
- Ambien Not Working
- I sometimes wouldn't fall asleep while taking this so I felt 1000 times worse the next day. No sleep and strung out on drugs, BLAAAHH!
- Lunesta Not Working
- I sometimes wouldn't fall asleep while taking this so I felt 1000 times worse the next day. No sleep and strung out on drugs, BLAAAHH!
- Melatonin Somewhat Helpful
- I do get to sleep but there is about a 4 hour limit and then Im awake. I notice that it becomes less affective over time so I go without for a period.
- Music Not Working
- I tend to drop off to sleep for a few minutes and then am wide awake.
- Reading Somewhat Helpful
- It doesn't really help me sleep. Man, I get alot of reading done this way.
- Rozerem Not Working
- Sonata Not Working
Open Parents of Children with ADHD
My oldest son, Marcus, 9, was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 6. His Kindergarten teacher first noticed that he was having trouble concentrating in school. Marcus is very smart and a joy to be around. He suffers from impulse control, forgetfullness and concentration
Open Fitness Goals
Type: Be the best you can beBefore MS I was very physically active, big into sports. I was 6' 2" and 230 lbs. After MS, over a period of 10 - 12 years I dropped down to 180 lbs. My goal now is to fight this monster called MS with every bit of energy left in me. I will not give in to it! I will not retreat! My goal right now is to get back to at least 205 lbs by hitting the gym 3-4 days per week and eating healthy foods. I am already 197 lbs since starting a workout routine last summer.
Treatments
- Elliptical Trainer Working / Worked
- Hiking Working / Worked
- Martial Arts Working / Worked
- Strength Training Working / Worked
- Weight Training Working / Worked
