Since the last time I blogged, I have finally begun my Rebif injections. Today I took the second injection, and I will continue to take them three times a week. I am praying that this therapy will work! For those of you who are not up on your M.S. medications, Rebif is not a cure, but a therapy to slow down the progression of this disease. I am thankful for my M.S. friend Tammy, who also happens to be the mother of my friend and co-worker. Tammy was able to show me how to give myself injections and she is a wealth of information. If there is a silver lining to this disease, I hope that mine is that I am able to support someone in the future who has to endure this diagnosis. I am supposed to be connecting with a nurse who will help with follow up education as well.
As far as how I am feeling, I woke up this morning, (Saturday) and was having trouble walking. My left leg felt like it weighed a ton and was very painful when I put any weight on it. I felt like I was dragging it behind. Most of you know that I am a pretty fast walker so that was a little frustrating. I know that fatigue and stress make this disease worse and this week probably did it! Anyone who has ever visited an elementary school on Halloween or any other holiday can tell you that it is wild! Even the days leading up to the holiday! In addition, my husband and a few friends were competing in a BBQ competition and I wanted to be able to be there to support him. I am sure that I wore myself out! I am going to try to be a little easier on myself, and know that I have to have a resting point everyday! I am learning what I can and can not do.
I want to say that I appreciate more than I can say all of the words of encouragement that I continue to get from friends and family. Encouragement and Prayers are what will see me through!
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