Ambien, Arthrotec, Baclofen, Cymbalta, Gilenya, Invokana,
Klonopin; Librax, Linzes, Prevacid, Toviaz. Viatmin D3, Biotin, probiotics, Ibuprophen. Irritation, constipation, numbness. Lack of balance, lack of strength, lack of
coordination. Incontinanace, insomnia,
constant anxiety. Hard to breath, hard
to see, hard to think, hard to remember.
Dr. Howard, Dr. Bruno, Dr. Mustachiuolo. Dr. Yu, Dr. Son.g, Dr.
Rampersaud. Neurology, cardiology, ophthalmology.
The first
paragraph reads like a list or in my head a rap. It’s not. It isn’t a rap and the
names aren’t rappers. This is a list of medications I take every day 18-20
pills a day. Some of the doctors I see to treat the multitude of issues brought
about due to the MS. At the young age of 36 no one should have a list like this
but unfortunately I do as do many other people living with debilitating illnesses.
This is not a poor me blog or an I need sympathy one either. I walk around with
this list going through my mind all the time and figured hey let me spill a few
ill rhymes. Ha-ha see what I did there?? I get through life with the love and
support of my family as I always say, but I also use my writing and humor to
get me through the really hard times…and shopping. Retail therapy in my opinion
is the best therapy although m y husband may disagree. I can go through every
medication and explain what each is and what it helps but honestly I don’t want
to. I will just say that the list of symptoms is longer then what is here.
I say all the time that we come into and leave
this world pretty much the same way. In my observation as old people we end up Almost
as babies again. We need diapers; we need help eating, walking, bathing,
holding things, and everyday life. For the people fortunate enough never to end
up as a baby at the end of life well they are the lucky ones. It is unfortunate
however that I am at that stage of life once again. I need help with so much
that I used to take for granted like showering, being able to run to the store,
holding a fork to eat, the simple
things. Let’s just say I need adult
supervision. I say that I write to inform. This is my own personal account of
living life with progressive MS, every case is different. I received a small
glimmer of hope recently and will enlighten everyone further r down the road.
And no I’m not pregnant although I wish I could be but I’m not. I hope you all
enjoyed my MS Rap. Sleep well my chickens.
