I understand what you are saying about the MRIs. If I was in a different financial situation, I'd probably be more conservative. I was just stating that it would be difficult for me to be that way. Cherie seems to be at peace with her disease management, and I think that is great!! We all have to do what works for us.

I just know my personality, and know I could not be that way.

As far as other meds/treatment and such, I take a multi-vitamin and 2000 of Vitamin D-3 daily, and my bp med that I've been on longer than my MS dx. I walk a couple of miles 4 mornings a week with my neighbors, in better weather up a hill! I still need to lose about 50 lbs., so that is a battle I have always suffered with.

I don't drink alcohol or smoke. I take 1/2 a provigil occasionally when I know I have meetings late in the day. I drink a lot of Dt. Dew to help with fatigue. I go off it occasionally, but I always find myself back with the bad habit.

I go to bed early if my body dictates that I need the rest. I've learned to not let things stress me out, and my religion helps with inner peace and a sense of my belonging in the world, and my mission in life.

I give service to others as much as possible. For example, today I spent an hour at a local nursing home playing the piano. Then later this afternoon I took a meal to an older couple where the wife just had surgery and was in poor shape. I still had time to take a small 15 minute nap, and play games with my son and DIL after having Chinese take-out for dinner to celebrate the new year.

Focusing on others needs is a great way to minimize any discomforts you may be feeling personally.

I laugh and I love. I've given up the need to always be right. This is probably way more than what you asked for. Brevity never has been a strong suit of mine!