Thanks, Alice. That helps a lot. My symptoms are so very variable. Since my weakest episodes usually pass quickly, I usually just don't go anywhere during one of them, since I expect to be better soon. And when I'm strong, I don't need a wheelchair. So I've put off buying one. But I'm in the middle of a surprise weak episode--one I can't account for by the usual triggers--so now I'm all confused again.

It really helps me to hear you put my feelings in words. Thank you for that. If I can express to myself what's bothering me, it's much easier to look at it objectively.

Today I am bringing a big camp chair to church so that I can sit in the back and slump. Sitting straight in a pew does me in even when I'm normally strong.

Abby