Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Back to School

Summer has officially came to an end. The kids were anxiously waiting to get on the bus, but the first day of school can be a stressful time for parents. Especially parents with ms. Preparing for school takes time, energy, and money. With those 3 words comes stress.  I am always excited for a new school year,  but we get so busy with homework, early drop offs, late pickups. Fun or stress?
With the gilenya, I made it through the first 7 days.  Taking this new pill has made a difficult week.  School starting and the new medicine.  What was I thinking? Maybe I should say I wasn't thinking.  I have had most of the side effects that go with gilenya, but also the ms symptoms have been much worse. I just have to trust my neurologist that gilenya is the best for me right now.
All the information about ms now is exercise, exercise. I have tried both relaxing and exercise.  I know that moving does help with muscle stiffness, but it also makes resting essential. And I am not a good "rester." Ms keeps my life and walking so out of balance. This is so unpredictable. At this point, I sometimes have to wonder what's the difference in a good day and a bad day?  Then I am reminded of one important detail, Jesus only makes good days.

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