This might sound odd, but it helps me. I take two Advil before I do anything. I may need a muscle relaxer too, depending on the day. but I heard at an ms conferance that the theory is, if Advil keeps a fever down, it should keep the body temp normal in other activities, too. Keep the temp normal,keep the symptoms down.

Maybe that's why it helps, maybe there's another reason, I don't know.

Still, one tour of Wally world is enough for me on a good day. I do what I can and say so when I've had enough walking. I use a cane if I need one and I sit when I need to rest.

Like Dejibo says, if one med isn't right, there are others. And there are lots of coping skills besides meds. I always think if you listen to your instincts, you do best.

Hope this passes soon for you.

Hi knitkitt,

When you were shopping in Wally world, did you use one of their scooters? I remember at first it made me feel sicker than I was, but they do give us more independence! When you aren't so worn out, you can shop longer!!!!

Please try getting out as much as you can now.....there may come a day when it's just about impossible. Last trip to "Wally" or anywhere other than a doctor was over a year ago. It's too exhausting getting ready, having someone force my legs into their car a couple times, etc. Being alone adds to the problem, even so-called good friends don't want to bother.

So start using those wheels -- that's what they're there for!!!

Hugs........

Amen, to what Judy said, Knit and all.. Sooooo True!!