Could use some warm fuzzies...

[Anonymous]

I could use a bit of happiness sent my way...

I had a very bad weekend. Lost the use of both of my arms and couldn't do anything for myself, including operate my motorized chair or dress myself. Had to watch my family devour fresh jersey corn without me (despite my children's humorous attempts otherwise and their comment that my tears would replace any necessary salt... :cry: ). I have been completely physically dependent and, let me tell you, it is quite humbling and very frustrating. Things are a bit better today, right arm is working but weighs about three hundred pounds. Left arm comes and goes and, sometimes, goes off and does its own thing! Hide the crystal ball!

They want me to do a course of steriods, standard response of the docs for an MS exacerbation, but I HATE them. They make me nuts, make me feel worse and contribute to osteoporosis. I am trying to meditate and focus inward, since the physical is otherwise inoperable. Any spare smiles you could send my way would be most appreciated!

[Gryphon]

You got it Hon!

[Lark]

Absolutely!  Good thoughts and energies coming your way right now.

-Lark-

[dragonfly]

Hey Wren, sending loads of positive energy your way.

(((HUGS)))

[Anonymous]

Of course Wren, sending you lots of energy.

As I have said before, I have a friend with MS.   I think the key is to relax , no matter how frustrating it is , and allow the imediate problem to pass slowly on its own, thats what he does. The more frustrated he gets, the more stressed he gets and this exacerbates the symptoms.  Doesn't help much at the moment, I know but just passing on his advice.
I'll be meeting up with him and his wife sometime next week and I'll see what other things he can come up with.

Take care and I hope you're feeling better soon.  Kate. XXX

[Anonymous]

All that I can spare...

Eire

[NachtSorcier]

You got it, dude.  Would you feel better if I dressed up as Frank N Furter and sang Sweet Transvestite for you?  :twisted:

[Anonymous]

Thanks so much to all of you! I am feeling a bit better today. Even did some studying for my druid college course (with my own special study incense working for me)

Kate... I know just what he means. Frustration does make it worse, if it could be worse than being completely helpless, and I do simply have to wait for it to pass. I can lose my power of speech, the use of my arms or just one arm, etc. Never know when its coming or when it will pass. I've begun to try and see those times as opportunities to move beyond the physical. One can only look inward at such times, after all.  

NachtSorcier... go right ahead! :twisted:

[Rowan CedarWolf]

Reiki on the way!

[Anonymous]

Reiki on the way!

Thanks!

Am now on steriods (I HATE THEM!) and feeling no better from them. Arms still very weak. But, still plugging away!  

Another hot week here so I'll just hide in the A/C and study!

[Zenon]

       

[dragonfly]

Good idea Wren, I'm trying to hide in the AC but I keep coming up with reasons to go out.

Sorry to hear that they put you on steroids. :cry:

I still have a candle lit for you.  

   

((((HUGS))))

[Anonymous]

Good idea Wren, I'm trying to hide in the AC but I keep coming up with reasons to go out.

Sorry to hear that they put you on steroids. :cry:

I still have a candle lit for you.  

   

((((HUGS))))

Thanks, my friend! Today was my last pill   and my left arm is still bad. Right arm is a little better but I can't braid my daughter's hair (for example) without lots of rest breaks. (OMG, I sound like a whiner!)

[dragonfly]

I'll bet your glad that it's your last pill.

I hate taking medicine of any kind.

No, you don't sound like a whiner. :wink:

Hope you're feeling better next time we hear from you.

(((HUGS)))  

[Emerald Victorianna Rose]

  Hope everything gets better for you! Keep strong!