I did get up today Heather got me dressed I managed as far as the bathroom with the zimmer and had to come back in the wheelchair. I am now back in bed and have watched Monkey World and now have got Bargain Hunt on
Hi Don, thereâs always plenty on the TV this time of year. I hydrate with hot black current juice & fresh blueberries at chill time. Menthol lozengers to clear the airways. I personally use a rollator with breaks & put essentials in the basket, like fruit & liquorice. Iâve just microwaved my vicks vapour rub in a bowl of water to get the atmosphere fresh. Keeping an active mind with perhaps games or jigsaw puzzles, could work. Light exercises & doodle art are ideas. I intend to attempt a brain food festive menu eventually. Maybe design some decorations & produce personal cards. Anything for distraction & productivity. Take it easy out there. PUD
Hi Don, great blog as usual. Iâm so sorry you ended up back in bed. Well at least itâs so bloody cold out you are nice and cosy in bed!!!
I like Bargain Hunt. Iâm always talking to the telly and saying âNoooo donât buy that youâll never make a profitâ and then it sells for a small fortune!
Before I entered MS-World I used to love boot sales and charity shops⌠but now I watch the antique shows instead⌠so you could say⌠(bad joke warning)⌠I have a second-hand experience of antiquing!
Thanks Pat I sold secondhand stuff for years as I used to say âI buy Junk and sell Antiquesâ now I just watch from afar.
Pud all those ideas have made me feel weak. I will never forget I was on crutches after breaking my leg years ago and wanted to take my coffee into another room so put it in a flask put flask and cup in a carrier bag coffee in front of telly sorted
Yes I am eligible and will be having a Baclofen Pump fitted next year I am all over the place at the moment and over the depression (almost) my mind is in a better place but this pump is still hanging over me. I think it is mainly the logistics od getting there and staying in at Kings that is playing on my mind, it is 70 odd miles away and Heather wont drive in London. Or is it I wont let her drive in London and obviously she wants to visit etc. As I say I am all over the place and sorry I havenât kept up to date but it just starting to feel back to normal. Whatever normal is with MS.
I am so glad you are feeling more yourself, takes its toll this ms marlarkey, doesnât it?
I know its easier said than done, but try to put your thoughts about the pump on the back burner, that way you can enjoy Christmas and New Year with the family.
Your gpp sounds just as lovely as mine, we are lucky to have them.
Going to read your blog now, I expect it is as good as usual, I always enjoy it.
Brilliant! Pamâs right, Iâm sure you know- try to enjoy the family time over Christmas, let the future take care of itself for now. Your GP sounds like a star. I always feel sorry for people who donât get such a good relationship with their doc. It is more than half the battle. Iâm dead pleased for you.