October 13, 2011
1) Seeing me makes my neurologist smile. My "initial disease presentation was as close to the worst as it gets" and the fact that I am doing as well as I am is pleasing to her.
2) My MRI remains unchanged from year to year. My lesion load is stable with no new lesions found.
3) I have 1-2% nerve damage in my fingers and toes.
4) I have some minor spasticity in my calves, the left being worse than the right and causing some uncontrolled movements.
5) My mission to learn how to run again has been improved by my neurologist because the latest recommended treatment for MS is 30 minutes of moderate exercise every day. Running/fast walking for 15 minutes a day counts in her mind, though she told me to take it easy and don't push too far or too fast.
6) I am to continue doing "exactly what" I have been doing: Copaxone, Wellbutrin, 5000 IUs of vitamin D, and daily exercise.
***Edit November 1, 2011***
I feel really good physically and the change I made in employment has been a positive one for my mental health. Got some good news today regarding that job, so I'll find out later this week or next what my near-term status is going to be.
It is at times like this I wish I were more superstitious about other things than actions to take during the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Holding thumbs, love!
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