tonight after I got done on the treadmill, I went and checked out the swimming pool at our gym.

I wont be using it for awhile. When I walked in there, the fluorescent lights made my eyeballs want to jump out of my head. I swear, I could almost hear my 6th cranial nerve screaming for me to close my eyes. I wasnt able to drive home. (good thing my dad was there, he drove)

I was only in the pool area for a couple of minutes. Long enough to look at the pool, check out the primordial ooze pool (hot tub) and look at the steam room and the sauna.

I'm still feeling woozy from those lights, and it's been about 20 minutes since I got home.

I'll probably have to wait until my eyes are healed a little bit more (if they even do that) from the latest exacerbation (cranial nerve 6 went fubar in late June) before I can use the pool at the gym. I really really hate fluorescent lighting!

I took one of those aquacise classes mainly for people with arthritis. Temp of the water was fine and none of them looked any worse in their bathing suits than I did. But MS society would only pay for one 6 week session.

I haven't seen my PCP in a good while. I mainly see his nurse practitioner. But I have enough issues with my legs and feet when walking I made an appointment to see him next week. I am also going to ask for a nutritional consult. I think since I'm on Metformin that medicare will pay for it. But I need help.!!!!!!!!

I didn't ask if I was a charter member. I just jumped right in and assumed! You can kick me back if you want. It might be good excersize for you all to do it!

LOL Doydie. We are ALL Charter members right now because it is such a new club.

Erin, re the lights--ouch! I have goggles that are tinted which helps since I swim in the bright sunlight. Do you think that would help you?

I am huffing and puffing. I just got back from my morning walk. My DH has been so supportive, and when he is done with his morning hike (about 10 miles) he calls me on the walkie talkie to ask "you ready?!" drat! darn! no no no! after a minute of radio silence he says "come on! you can do it! put your lil shoes on, and meet me at the mailbox." I begrudingly put on my shoes, and drag my morning butt to the mailbox. He is usually just walking up on it. This morning a neighbor joined in with her two westies. The pace was more brisk than I am used to, but I suppose its good to be pushed a bit.

I am home, wiped, sweaty, tired, and glad its over. There are some days I just DONT want to go! I am thrilled I am up and walking again, but have those slow lane days that I am not motivated.

Tomorrow will be better. it will be great when the humidity leaves us.

What a sweet man

On those tough days, can you jsut do a partial walk, like half or 3/4 of the amount so you arent so wiped?

MSnewengland.org is sponsering a walk in our area on Sept 12, 26th, and 27th the DH wants to walk. He thinks I can do it, but its 5 miles! I dunno, I dunno, I dunno...my lil gremlin that talks me out of things is working overtime. I will have to see if I can train to do this. Wish me luck.

ohhh new month, I turned 40 yesterday, I worked full shift so did not get workout in..

but this morning I was feeling good, had great sleep, think the new med for pain made me sleep so deep.. tramadol... anyhow got up and did Yoga... good stretch too for anyone who suffers with spasticity try yoga... or stretches...each day..

hugss all, sarah

You should feel wonderful - I just got back from walking around the block for the first time in about 6 months. I'm with those above who don't want to be caught - dead or alive - in a swimsuit! I've got to pick up the pace, but I'm not sure I can. billie