Yes please post when you can. We will be here either way.

And I too like the fact you have a psychologist you like.

Good luck getting in with the next person too.

Sorry I don't know the abbreviation.

Donna

Donna

MH = Mental Health

NP = Nurse Practitioner

hence
MHNP = Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (i think). :o

it would make sense since Kay is referring to the person who takes care of her meds.

~ waves ~

Thank you.

I hadn't thought of that.

Donna

There are some psychologists who have prescription priveleges...it sounds like yours doesn't so that is why she needs the nurse practioner to write her scripts for her...she would replace a pdoc.

hope you get one soon...glad that you are somewhat better...sorry about the sleeping issues. there are many here who can sympathize with you..lots of folks that have sleep issues.
(((((HUGS)))))
bizi

Kay...

haven't heard from you in a while... wondering how you are.

any news?

~ waves ~

Thankfully, I've come down! Alcohol intake is down! I've decided to try to quit smoking... tho I should have given myself more time to stabilize before giving up the butts.

I got an appointment with my psychologist's 1st choice MHRN, but it's not until early September.

I saw my PCP and he gave me some samples of a prescription NSAID to help with the joint pain. It's helped a little bit, but still needs improvement. So, I called today to ask if I can increase the dose and I'm waiting to hear back.

I started a new drug (Ampyra) that's intended to help MS patients with the speed and fluidity of walking. It's knocking me out a little bit, and I'm itchy (no rash yet tho) all over. I really wanted to give this new med a chance to work, but I think I've got an allergy.

I have my Tysabri infusion on Weds. and that will knock me out for a few days...

So I'm doing okay except for the S.O.S. like $$$, medical & medication issues, and the husband. Anxiety as usual.

Tired, but okay. Thanks for asking! :)

-Kay

well I am glad that you have an appointment. september is not that far away.
hoping that your side effects from your med change go away, sometimes they do that after a week or two.
thanks for getting back here.
((((HUGS))))
bizi
you have a lot on your plate!

Dear Kay

good to see you... thanks for checking in!!!

that's woww... down and alcohol intake down... and good luck with quitting smoking!!!! yeah!!!! (been there... sigh.)

i hope the new med does work out... perhaps it is transitory. i hope you don't have an allergy. if the itching keeps up please check with your doctor - be safe.

and keep posting :)

~ waves ~

I'm still itchy, but still no rash. I took benedryl last night and it helped with the itching.

I'll see one of the MS RNs tomorrow when I go to Boston for my Tysabri, but I think I'll put a call in today to make sure it's okay to keep taking the med.

I'm not doing great with the smoking yet, but I'll keep on trying.

-Kay

P.S. I'm feeling well enough to start reading and replying to other threads!

glad that the benadryl helped!