I am linking up with Gypsy Mama this Friday for 5 whole minutes of writing uncensored.
Monday I go in for my first pill of Gilenya. It is a pretty new drug for MS and I do have to say I’m a little bit nervous. There are a lot of side effects but thankfully my doctor hasn’t seen anything worse than headaches and an upset stomach. I was recently diagnosed with MS in April and have been taking all of the steps to get to Monday. I am excited though because hopefully it will help with the fatigue. That is my biggest complaint so far. I have gotten used to the numbness I feel but the fatigue takes a lot out of you. Especially if I spend any amount of time out in the heat. But I’m learning to deal with my new normal. The best part of the diagnosis is that I finally know what has been wrong with me for the past 12 years. It has explained a lot. I have a great medical team helping me and find support and personal stories on Brass and Ivory: Life with MS & RA. She has started a great blog and it’s nice to hear other people’s stories. It has been amazing how many people have MS and I never knew it. It seems like everyone I know, knows someone with it. I have gotten past the grieving stage and know I just try to live my life as normal as I can.
I hope everyone is having a great Friday and has an awesome weekend in store!
It’s been quite awhile since I stopped by your blog. I had no idea that you were dealing with this. I will definately keep you in my prayers. I hope the medication helps.
Thanks Sharon! It is helping!