Injections to the hip always suck for me, even after 82 injections to the hips.
There was no site reaction, no itchiness, just the the OH WOW THAT SUCKS! sting of the injection.
Went to see my pain management doctor today; got scheduled for a few injections to my spine. Yipee *can you feel the sarcasm?* But, a little pain to get rid of the knife wedged between my vertebrae is well worth it.
Visited my new neurologist today too. Was very surprised that he spent 45 minutes discussing my disease, the diagnosis, the events surrounding the diagnosis. The doc was like an MS detective. I was really happy to see he was very knowledgeable about MS, research, new drugs etceven though Im his only MS patient.
After completing my physical examination; reflex, sensation, etc. He came to the conclusion that my back and leg problems were not caused by MS but, rather my obesity. I explained to him that I had gotten my weight under control on several occasions, once losing almost 100lbs. through a vegetarian diet and exercise but, my inability to exercise now was hampering any serious weight loss. He advised me to give it an honest try at losing some weight on my own again.If my mobility issues became a problem he would recommended Lap Band surgery and said he would aggressively seek it through my primary care Dr.
The thinking being the weird nerve sensations I feel, arent caused by my MS but, rather by my extremely high blood sugar. My leg weakness and knee problems, fatigue, etc. all problems reduced by losing weight.
Well, Im not totally for it but, at least its not vanity causing me to do it. And the band can always be adjusted once my weight is under control.
The Neurologist also ordered some blood work, wanting to be sure of various things before putting me on Gelinya, the oral MS disease modifying therapy. So no more needles after the blood work, no more self injections. This, the doctor said, was the one thing he could do on my initial visit. Since, I had been reffered to him following an MS event, he had no fear of disrupting a treatment that was working well for me.
He asked about my progression, commenting Yeah, thats what it does, picks you apart. When I bumped into him trying to climb the examination table and said Im sorry, he grabbed me by the shoulders, helped me position myself on the table, and replied You, have NOTHING to be sorry about.Youre sick. Echoing what my big brother says every time he hears me apologizing for everything.
Dr. Lamazov also said hed brush up on Ampyra, the MS walking drug, for me because he didnt know enough about it to comfortably write dosing amounts, etc. Wow, a doctor who, not only obviously had been paying attention at the beginning of the visit but, was also open to learn a little more about what I wanted. What an AWESOME neurologists visit.
TODAY WAS A GOOD DAY!
BE WELL, LIVE WELL, NO REGRETS
There was no site reaction, no itchiness, just the the OH WOW THAT SUCKS! sting of the injection.
Went to see my pain management doctor today; got scheduled for a few injections to my spine. Yipee *can you feel the sarcasm?* But, a little pain to get rid of the knife wedged between my vertebrae is well worth it.
Visited my new neurologist today too. Was very surprised that he spent 45 minutes discussing my disease, the diagnosis, the events surrounding the diagnosis. The doc was like an MS detective. I was really happy to see he was very knowledgeable about MS, research, new drugs etceven though Im his only MS patient.
After completing my physical examination; reflex, sensation, etc. He came to the conclusion that my back and leg problems were not caused by MS but, rather my obesity. I explained to him that I had gotten my weight under control on several occasions, once losing almost 100lbs. through a vegetarian diet and exercise but, my inability to exercise now was hampering any serious weight loss. He advised me to give it an honest try at losing some weight on my own again.If my mobility issues became a problem he would recommended Lap Band surgery and said he would aggressively seek it through my primary care Dr.
The thinking being the weird nerve sensations I feel, arent caused by my MS but, rather by my extremely high blood sugar. My leg weakness and knee problems, fatigue, etc. all problems reduced by losing weight.
Well, Im not totally for it but, at least its not vanity causing me to do it. And the band can always be adjusted once my weight is under control.
The Neurologist also ordered some blood work, wanting to be sure of various things before putting me on Gelinya, the oral MS disease modifying therapy. So no more needles after the blood work, no more self injections. This, the doctor said, was the one thing he could do on my initial visit. Since, I had been reffered to him following an MS event, he had no fear of disrupting a treatment that was working well for me.
He asked about my progression, commenting Yeah, thats what it does, picks you apart. When I bumped into him trying to climb the examination table and said Im sorry, he grabbed me by the shoulders, helped me position myself on the table, and replied You, have NOTHING to be sorry about.Youre sick. Echoing what my big brother says every time he hears me apologizing for everything.
Dr. Lamazov also said hed brush up on Ampyra, the MS walking drug, for me because he didnt know enough about it to comfortably write dosing amounts, etc. Wow, a doctor who, not only obviously had been paying attention at the beginning of the visit but, was also open to learn a little more about what I wanted. What an AWESOME neurologists visit.
TODAY WAS A GOOD DAY!
BE WELL, LIVE WELL, NO REGRETS
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I read about that too. But I'm not sure where I'd find it.