Improvements

At the beginning of June I had a big relapse. I suddenly could barely walk. I could walk from our bed to the bathroom (about ten steps), and from either to my study, which is just off the short hallway between the two. I could walk into the living room as far as the couch, but not all the way to the kitchen. Going to work? Not possible.

Fortunately I'm all set up to work from home, and for June, July, and most of August that's what I did. I also had a steroid infusion shortly after the relapse, which improved things, and I got a walker, which I've mentioned before.

I could ride my trike, which I've been going almost daily, but I couldn't go to yoga. I tried doing yoga stretches in my living room, but just couldn't manage most of them. But, I kept trying. I also started Dr. Terry Wahl's diet that helped her tremendously with MS, which meant (Chaz makes me) a smoothie in the mornings from three cups of different types of berries, greens for lunch (mostly spinach), and cruciferous vegetables at dinner time. There are other foods in other proportions, but that's the main list.

It seems to be working. Last week I had another steroid infusion, but even before that I'd started walking without a walker around the house. I can now walk farther without the walker. Even more important, I went with jeanvieve to a yoga class on Wednesday, and could do all of it (except pigeon pose, which my knees just do not like)! I'm feeling so much better, it's amazing.

I still need my walker for balance, but I walk behind it much more quickly. I still freeze up if I sit down too long. I still get tired easily. But still, compared to three months ago, I feel incredible. I hope this continues.