Hi Guys!

Just stopping in to say hello. I usually stop in once in a while at Braintalk (which is down till who-knows-when) and WebMD (havent been there in a long while...) and I have been here before, but I had lost my bookmark... Cherie reminded me yesterday... I think a few of the old Braintalk people are still here (?).

I hope everyone is doing ok and feeling happy I'm hangin' in. I can't say that I'm enjoying the summer AT ALL. The infernal heat and humidity is really kicking my butt and if I so much as open my door to check my mailbox, I can pretty much count on going right to bed or to a cool bath. So, shopping, doc appts, and everyday errands are a pain for me right now. I wonder if I'm the only one I had surgery on 7/9 on my knee (nothing MS-related, just an old injury that needed fixing, finally). I think I picked a bad time of year, though. I have to go to PT 2X a week and although I go very early in the AM, I still get "heat zapped"

I'm not sure I'm ready to make a neuro appt, but I feel like I'm having more yucky days than good. I hope it's just the exhaustion from the heat, the surgery recovery, etc.

I'm not taking anything for the MS other than natural supplements and following the Swank plan as best I am able. Exercising and (trying) staying cool. Definitely counting down the minutes til this heat is gone gone gone!

I spend lots of time on Facebook... When my kids let me get away..

Well, until I get by again... Lots of ((Healing Hugs)) to all!

Maria

Hi Maria! It's good to see another BT member here. My handle over there is newlyb12def.
Sorry to hear you're feeling so yucky! I know I have few good days when it's hot and humid.
-Kay

Hi Maria,
Welcome!

I had knee surgery in the Summer of 2000. I fell in the basement over some gym equipment. Landed smack on the knee. I thought I broke my leg.

I had to do the PT thing too in the hot weather, not fun. I have A/C and the place does too, but getting there and back was hard. It was my driving leg too.

I ended up with a removable cast for 3 months. I couldn't put any weight on it.

I see your weather forecast on TV. It is hot where you are. Just take it easy and give yourself some time to heal. I had a relapse after mine so don't overdo things. I hope you feel better soon. Take care.

Hi Marie and Kay....Welcome to NeuroTalk.

Hi Maria,

I just wanted to say that I am sorry you had to have knee surgery and especially this time of the year.

I can relate to what you are saying. I live in your part of the world, so it gets a little hot and humid here. Hope you heal real fast.

Virginia