Originally Posted by the Bird

Hey Medic lady!

For this thread:
I am not one who likes to complain at all. I had an attack from you know where last year. I did not know the month of Jan or most of Feb. I have been in an upclimb battle for health ever since. I am doing so wonderful compared to a year ago, that I don't like to complain at all. how can I complain when I year ago I was bed bound? I am self sufficient now....a little slow....buy heh!

Visibly, people know I have mobility and balance issues, I use a cane. Visibly, people can tell when I've overdone my limits - I look really tired.

Hidden symptoms are the weirdest. you know I don't want to tell everyone everytime I see them...you know my face is still numb on the left side (when I'm really fatigued, it is more numb!) I don't like telling people that my right arm is still freezing. I don't like telling people that I still get nystagamus or vertigo or whatever it is when I lay down! In fact I'm afraid my doctor isn't aware of the numbness thing! I better make sure I tell him!!!

I was talking to another MS friend today (a woman at my kid's school!) And we were talking to another student and my child and you know we both agreed when the other child said I'm so sorry, that it is fine. It is what it is and we both have chosen to live and accept it. The days that are bad, make the good days so wonderful!

I'd rather find the good in MS....that's just me.

BUT on the same token SOMEONE needs to know what is going on! (In my case, preferably someone with MS!) Therefore this is a wonderful thread.

That's why I really like having MS friends. We totally understand if the other says. "I can't" today - we don't have to explain. It is what it is...."not today".....