baywatchkelly

In the early years of my diagnosis it didn't stop me from doing anything.  I still Lifeguarded over the summers, ran, outrigger canoed, etc.  When physical challenges started affecting my mobility,...

 A friend of mine subscribes to Rest Ministries and sent me this awesome article that really made me think about things differently.  I have a really positive attitude and am grateful daily for the...

Have I mentioned I am on an anti anxiety/depression medicine?  It has been since the middle of October.  What a difference!  I had no idea how depressed I had gotten. I feel more like me.  And...

Well I am stable and happy.  It is so strange, MS, you get used to one bunch of crap and then more crap comes.  I  remember my 1st symptom (double vision) and hoe difficult it seemed.  Or the...

I am feeling better.  They put mr on an anti depressant about 2 months ago.   I did not realize how depressed I was until now.  I feel more like myself.  My Nuero asked if there were side effects...

Saw my Doctor today.  He was  a little shocked regarding the effects this surgery and the complications had on me.  He wants to wait on the chemo therapy for now.  My left arm is locked and my...

Don't get me wrong by the title of this journal entry.  Today is a relatively decent day, considering the kind of days I have had over the past 2 months.  My pain is minimal for now.  My...

As down as I have been, there are better days.  I am hopeful and confident I will return to work after the installation of the pump, the complications of surgery, and having been on short term...

I haven't even wanted to write a journal entry.  It just makes this mess even more real to me, but I finally felt moved to do so.  The surgery was tough.  I ended up with a Baclofan O.D and had to...

I am so tired.  I have been so positive for a long time, despite losing mobility.  I can walk anywher from 50-150 steps.   How did this happen?  Lately I feel like life is stacked against me.  I...

Well, as you all know MS robs us of who we once were.  Each time I saw a progression or lost the ability to do something I mourn and sometimes get angry. I used to be so positive, energetic, funny,...

Boy, do I wish that Steroids were good for you long term.  What a difference.  I am on day 3 of the IV and then I have pills to taper off.  My energy feels normal, stiffness is somewhat reduced...

Wow, is all I can say.  I had no idea how this would play out.  I remember the first symptom, Double vision.  It was a long nd challenging time, 6 months to be exact, and then surgery.  No...

Well, today is a better day.  I am quite stiff, but I actually got a decent nights sleep.  That sure helps.  I  only got up twice to use the restroom and it was 5 hours apart.  Usually it is...

I try so hard to be positive.  Everyone thinks I am.  And yet there are days in which I am so angry and sad.  I miss my former life.  I miss the freedom to move and feel confident that I can do...