Category: My Life with MS

  • Monthly Weigh In – March 2026

    I am happy to say that my weight this month is 135.6. That is another 3 lbs. I am sticking to my ChatGPT Diet. Lots of non-fat yogurt, fruit, egg whites, salmon and vegetables. I also don’t eat after 8 pm. When I was in the hospital I didn’t eat for three days and I…

  • UTI – Hospital Admission

    On Thursday, February 21, I was still not feeling right. I asked Pete to take me to Bon Secours Urgent Care. I decided on this because my primary physician had done a urine culture and prescribed Bactrim, another antibiotic and something for the pain. I had been unable to see anyone in that office. At…

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician 2/9/2026

    This visit with Dr. Moen was to get my first dose of Botox in my ankles or calves. We were all ready and then she asked if I had any infections lately. I currently have a UTI, (urinary tract infection) and I am being treated with Nitrofurantoin Mono-MCR 100 mg. Well that ended that. You…

  • Endocrinologist 2/3/2026

    This was my six month check-in with Dr. Millis, Virginia Endocrinology. I like Dr. Millis, he is always on time, doesn’t keep you waiting in the inner room, is very thorough, asks pertinent questions, answers any questions I have and quickly sends the summary of the visit. I had blood work done in the office.…

  • Monthly Weigh In – Feb.2026/ Mediterranean Diet

    When I got on the scale this morning I wasn’t feeling too positive. Surprise, 138.8. I lost 3.2 lbs. I feel this is significant for me since I have been trying. I started riding my stationary bike while doing reps with 2 lb weights for my arms. I’m not up to 20 minutes yet but…

  • Jean Jackets

    Jean Jackets

    The reason I’m writing about them is because I brought two of them out today to add more pins. I have three Jean jackets. One is an old faded Levi’s jacket. Peter got me one from The Hard Rock in London. It is specifically a Beatles jacket. I had already started to collect pins from…

  • New Doctor

    This week I had an appointment with a new doctor, Dr. Moen. She specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. This appointment was made when I was in the hospital in November. Since I have started physical therapy I didn’t understand why I had to see this doctor too. I was going to cancel but it…

  • Coming Home

    Today Pete is coming home. He’s been in Europe for 11 days. I am perfectly happy alone in the house. When he is one I accomplish things. I made a list, (I work better that way) and got everything on the list done and even some extras. I feel good. When Pete is home he…

  • “I Had A Dream

    “I Had A Dream

    A crazy dream.” That’s not unusual for me only this time I remembered. I don’t know where I was, some house or school. There were two men discussing making a movie about the 70’s. I needed to be in the movie. I had several opportunities to approach these men privately. I wanted to say, “I…

  • Trip to Publix

    Trip to Publix

    Yesterday I needed to pick up an Rx from Publix. Usually I go through the drive thru but I also needed food. Pete is now in Prague. Going anywhere by myself with MS takes planning I looked at the circular, B1G1, (they’re great for that), made a list and headed out. My plan was to…