MS Diary | Thursday, 8/31/23 | Keeping my mindset OVER bullshit without A/C

It's getting real y'all. Now, I KNOW the heat is amping my MS symptoms. I'm ridiculously exhausted. There's quite a bit of muscle weakness. I'm so tired, I'm not drinking water or alcohol. The empty restroom trips have increased. 

Some of this may be dehydration but I'm doing something today. 

I got my wine and a 2-step.

MS Diary | Wednesday, 8/30/22 | How I'm handling no A/C

Yup. A/C went out on Sunday night. My symptoms get worse when I'm too hot. I totally lose vision, spasms are violent and spasticity more frequent. 

The wife and kids are miserable. 

Me? I'm wheelchair-bound. I got more pressing issues. 

MS Diary | Tuesday, 8/29/23 | A day without alcohol

Seriously, I don't drink everyday. I'm a binge drinker. That's why one day without alcohol is rarely the goal. I move better when under the influence, I sleep better, I exercise/yoga/meditate more. Heck, I usually record my podcast under the influence. 

Today, no alcohol, was an improvement in sleeping and less empty restroom trips. I'm thinking coincidence but trying it again. 

🤜🏾🤛🏾🤞🏾

MS Diary | Monday, 8/28/23 | NO alcohol today and why

Tribespeople, I admit. I'm struggling on week 5 of frequent urination. I'm ready to cry everytime I must finagle myself back and forth to the restroom. I don't blame, fault, think it's related to my drinking but I'm skipping alcohol today as a test. Wish ya boi LUCK.

🤜🏾🤛🏾🤞🏾

MS Diary | Sunday, 8/27/23 | The difference between Self-care Saturday and Slow Down Sunday 

On Self-care Saturday, you're taking actions to improve wellness, yoga, workout, water, gratitude journal, vitamins, etc.

On Slow Down Sunday, you do NOTHING, nada, nathan. This is your recovery day.

MS Diary | Saturday, 8/26/23 | Crunk Talk for Wheelchair Users 

*clears throat* Amen. For the lady Self-care Saturday of August 2023, let me give roses to my community, my Tribespeople. 

#multiplesclerosis #chronicillness #disability #wheelchair #handicapped

MS Diary | Friday, 8/25/23 | Celebrate accomplishments!

*brushes shoulders* I accomplished goals homies. Today, I WILL finish strong. With a whisky sour to celebrate National Whiskey Sour Day.

🤜🏾🤛🏾♿️

MS Diary | Thursday, 8/25/23 | How Deion Sanders exemplifies mindset OVER bullshit 

This is the 2nd time I've used a Coach Sanders promo to inspire others. Nope, I can't walk, no I can't stand, yup to maddeningly, disruptive restroom trips. 

Despite the difference, I'm crunk. I'm ready for Friday Eve.

#multiplesclerosis #chronicillness #disability #wheelchair #handicapped

MS Diary | Wednesday, 8/23/23 | Why I'm hyper-focused on the back, feet and frequent urination 

*hands up* I will NOT lie. I'm losing Blue Cross Blue Shield next Thursday, switching to Obamacare/Affordable Care Act insurance. It's why I'm extra motivated to manage the feet, back and frequent restroom trips.

I scooped some Boudreaux's Butt Paste for the pressure sores. I plan to use it daily. *smh*

As for the Big 3, I didn't drink enough water, decided NO laying on stomach.

#multiplesclerosis #chronicillness #disability #wheelchair #handicapped

I'm thrilled about the improvements this morning! Today is nothing new, focus like yesterday. I did learn something. 

Laying on my stomach caused a headache. It went away after 45min but it was there. Not blaring, a low level, general throbbing headache. I didn't even take anything. Still, I don't want another one.

50oz water

30min feet up

15min on stomach 

#multiplesclerosis #chronicillness #disability #wheelchair #handicapped