Hello one and all! I have been sick since October 14th and finally ended my flu-like symptoms on Monday. So, my days have been filled with phlem, sniffling and yuck. But now, I am better! On a serious note, my MS has acted up since I became sick. I have problems walking straight, my hands tingle and sometimes it is a problem holding onto things or even typing if I am tired. I can see fine, but my brain is foggy and my cognitive abilities are also foggy. I went to my regular doctor and have talked to my neurologist as well. I have problems talking in the evenings sometimes and spitting out my words and my energy has been totally zapped. So, yesterday, I started on steroids and Tuesday, I am having another MRI. So, we will see what comes next, but I am sure that I have a new lesion. I am in good spirits and will be just fine. My doctors are amazing and I love dealing with both women---Dr. Allgeyer and Dr. Venkatesh. Dr. Allgeyer was the doctor who helped me to get diagnosed with MS. SHE is the one who recognized my symptoms to be those of MS and recommended me for three MRIs. I have both her and my neurologist, Dr. Venkatesh, to thank because Dr. Allgeyer did her residency with my neurologist.
So, where does that leave me? For now, I am doing fine and looking forward to knowing what is wrong with me and trying to fix it as much as we can. They usually give me steroids through IV drip, not fun, but I can handle it. As mentioned, I am in good spirits, because I am surrounded by an amazing family and friends and will be just fine. Thank you all for reading and I will try to write more often.
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