Information and opinions on Multiple Sclerosis from tellnhelen at MultipleSclerosisCentral.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/398696 http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/398696/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/398696 http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/398696/88584/limb Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:14:57 -0400 tellnhelen Shirley McClaine  once wrote, "If you want fruit from the tree, you have to go out on a limb."  I have been thinking of this today as I contemplate starting with the drug LDN (low dose naltrexone.)  For those who don't know LDN is a drug first approved by the FDA (in 50mg doses)to help patients recovering from Heroine addiction.  What?  I'm not an abuser of any drug and certainly have never taken heroine.  Well,... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/398696/88584/limb http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/398696/86918/years Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:39:57 -0400 tellnhelen Its interesting that Lisa posted on Depression today.  I have been struggling with depression for the last couple of months.  Its been a struggle probably because I will not consider meds.  I just don't want to take another pill.  So I've been sleeping on it.  As you might imagine I've been sleeping a lot.  Well I'm awake today and focusing on two things.  First, this is a day the Lord has made; rise and be... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/398696/86918/years http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/398696/83062/diffi Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:46:07 -0400 tellnhelen I am not that young anymore (at least not a spring chicken).  From time to time I encounter people used to party with.  Its really difficult to tell them what has happened to me.  Its MS..Can't do like I used to..No more drinking and smoking...no more dancing....hell..even walking is limited.   I used to take care of others.  I know they appreciated the friendship I showed them.  We lost contact when my... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/398696/83062/diffi http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/398696/80916/assume Sat, 01 Aug 2009 12:09:32 -0400 tellnhelen A couple of days ago I read a lovely story about being at the beach and not thinking about MS.  It was a wonderful scene in my head and I wanted to go to the beach too.  Well an opportunity arose with my sister and her son.  I'm sitting here how trying to decide if I should go at all.  I've been in the house for three weeks watching my nephew except for my water aerobics.  I have not been to the beach in a few years. My... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/398696/80916/assume http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/398696/80705/tired Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:43:51 -0400 tellnhelen For the last 3 weeks I have been  to exercise (hooray!) twic a week.  In fact I have only missed one class over the past 3 weeks (due to  dr appt.) The class is entitled Body Wise and is basically water aerobics for middle aged folks.  It is only 45 minutes in length, conducted in the pool and consist primarily of stretches, a little toning and an aerobic component. I signed up because I felt it may improve my... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/398696/80705/tired http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/398696/78887/advice Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:58:10 -0400 tellnhelen Ok.  About an hour ago I was home alone after my pool exercises.  Admittedly I did push a little hard in the pool and was feeling particularly tired when I arrived home.  I got out of the bath, parked my scooter and tried to walk (with walker) back to my bedroom (about 40 ft).  Well I didn't make it even with the walker.  I struggled but my legs and lower back were just without strength or were cramping.  Down I... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/398696/78887/advice http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/398696/76288/know Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:51:26 -0400 tellnhelen I want to say that it as been a real pleasure to meet you on-line. I feel that I am slowly learning a little about those who participate in our community.  It's a relief to me to hear the concerns, questions, answers and other issues raised here.  Sometimes though I want to encourage you to share something about yourselves on your profile.  I read your stories which are sometimes a compelling but when I look at your profile there... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/398696/76288/know http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/398696/70277/living Fri, 08 May 2009 23:55:48 -0400 tellnhelen Good Evening All   An 80 year old lady I know told me  "You are too old to be young  but too young to know about being old."  For me that was a profound statement. So many times I find myself consumed with my MS (do's and don'ts) and forget about living life.   Well today I saw a Harvard professor interview with Bill Moyers on the public broadcast station.  Her name and book title are SARA... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/398696/70277/living http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/398696/69575/mser Sun, 03 May 2009 16:56:57 -0400 tellnhelen Is there really an average MSer? I don't think so, but YOU decide.) Like many of you, I am not entirely convinced that Avonex et al is as effective as thet claim although i DO use it. I have decided to explore some alternative methods (CAMs). Tomorrow is my big day. I have my long awaited appointment with a Naturalpath. I am going to request bio-identical HRT. Intuitively, I feel that some "customized" harmonal balance will help with... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/398696/69575/mser http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/398696/68254/sugar Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:25:39 -0400 tellnhelen My sister went to McDonalds.  I actually ate two so-called Cherry pies and had a sip of a caramel shake before I was sick as a dog.  Of course now that my body is reacting to all the sugar, I am full of regret.  I swear  this will NEVER happen again.  There was sooo much sugar that my legs are weak.  Believe it or not, I just received Dr Swank's book in the mail.  I will start the program tomorrow-- the sugar,... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/398696/68254/sugar