On Friday I received my eighth intrathecal methotrexate treatment. The procedure was fairly routine. I had no post-lumbar puncture headache. In fact, I’ve gained so much confidence in the 25gauge needle that I have altered my post-treatment procedures. The oncologist requires that I lie flat on my back in his office for 30 minutes after …
It’s that time again, when I take a moment to assess what I’ve gained and lost in the past year, and what changes may await me in the coming year. As you know, I try to strike a balance. I don’t sugarcoat my condition, but neither do I wallow in self-pity. Mine should by no …
The photo at the right was taken on Sunday. Kim and I are on the cliff walk near Portland Headlight, about a five minute drive from our house. Relapsing remitting MS patients usually take one of the FDA approved disease modifying treatments. But these treatments come with varying degrees of side effects and risks. As such, …
It’s that time of the year again. Each January I take a moment to assess what I’ve gained and lost in the past year, and what changes may await me in the coming year. As you know, I try to strike a balance. I don’t sugarcoat my condition, but neither do I wallow in self-pity. …
In the run-up to the Thanksgiving holiday, which is celebrated this Thursday in the United States, everyone is compelled to share what it is they are thankful for. Of course my list includes family, friends, America, and ice cream. But I’d rather give recognition to some items which are less obvious. This list is incomplete …
(Photo credit: Jennuine Captures) A recent article at everydayhealth.com had this headline: 10 Facts You Should Know About Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis is now a treatable disease. Get the facts about MS, and find out why MS experts are upbeat about this common neurological disorder. This just makes me mad! For the average healthy person …
Given that we have now ushered in 2013, this seems an appropriate time to render an honest assessment of what I’ve gained and lost in the past year, and what changes may await me in the coming year. 2012 Negatives Started having mini panic attacks Two painful experiences with lumbar punctures 2012 Positives New, very accessible …
I decided to go to the grocery store one day last week while Kim was at work. For the first time in months it was cool enough that I really needed a jacket during the day. But I just couldn’t get the zipper started. My hands refused to cooperate. I had to wonder, did this …
That’s what they call Labor Day Weekend – the unofficial end of the summer season. And what a summer it was for Kim and me. We had long stretches of bright sunny days. Enough rain fell to keep the lawns green, but it seemed like the precipitation occurred only on weekday nights. We enjoyed several …