So, yesterday I went to the gym and took a lower body/ab class...OMGoodness!! I should have really taken baby steps with getting back in the habit but I dove straight in. My thighs are still burning but I will keep going as much as I can. I will only do the hard core cardio classes on days that I dont take my medication. on the days of taking my meds I will do yoga or have it as a rest day :)
Hows everyone else doing?
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
2012!!!
Hey beauties!!
How has everyone's new year been so far? It started off sad because there was a death in my fiance's family which is obviously family to me. It is sad however God is so amazing. All the family that came out for the homegoing service was truly moving. I'm very happy to be apart of his family. There is a tight bond and the role of family is so important to me.
I'm praying for improvement and change health wise. Before the holidays I had a really bad flare up with my condition as I wrote about before. It lasted almost 3 weeks and because of that I will be starting a new medication soon. Its a decision I had to make because I have to always consider my future. I unfortunately cant do things spontaneously like I used to, everything I have to give "real" thought to. The medication that I currently take is Avonex which is a once a week shot (the needle has to go into the muscle), the new medication Rebif is a 3 times a week shot that goes into the top layer of skin. Rebif is considered an intermediate disease modifying drug. Hopefully, this will work out for me. I will post about my progress.
but in other news...This is the YEAR!!!!!
How has everyone's new year been so far? It started off sad because there was a death in my fiance's family which is obviously family to me. It is sad however God is so amazing. All the family that came out for the homegoing service was truly moving. I'm very happy to be apart of his family. There is a tight bond and the role of family is so important to me.
I'm praying for improvement and change health wise. Before the holidays I had a really bad flare up with my condition as I wrote about before. It lasted almost 3 weeks and because of that I will be starting a new medication soon. Its a decision I had to make because I have to always consider my future. I unfortunately cant do things spontaneously like I used to, everything I have to give "real" thought to. The medication that I currently take is Avonex which is a once a week shot (the needle has to go into the muscle), the new medication Rebif is a 3 times a week shot that goes into the top layer of skin. Rebif is considered an intermediate disease modifying drug. Hopefully, this will work out for me. I will post about my progress.
but in other news...This is the YEAR!!!!!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Sunday, December 25, 2011
All you need is love
Merry Christmas beauties!!! I hope you enjoyed the holidays. I still can't believe 2012 is right around the corner sheesh lol. Take care until next time!!!
Later beauties <3
Later beauties <3
Monday, December 19, 2011
After the holidays
Hey beauties! So since this week has been pretty rough, I had a lot of time to think and reflect. First off, I don't like pity or for anyone to feel sorry for me and my illness because I'm not! :) I know God doesn't make any mistakes and I Do serve a purpose. Next, I am becoming more interested in spreading awareness about MS and possibly advocacy. Also, I have to find a better nutrition plan. I know I'm always like "oh I will watch what I eat or workout this amount of time" truth is I may start off a week or two in a habit and then give up. Well, I need to be lighter. I could lose about 15 pounds. When I lose the weight, I believe there could be better strength in my legs, my cholesterol will go down and I will have a better BMI number.
I am being realistic by starting this after the holidays because I'm sure I will still pig out for Christmas and new years lol but I am determined :) plus I want to look good for my honeymoon ;)
Later beauties <3
I am being realistic by starting this after the holidays because I'm sure I will still pig out for Christmas and new years lol but I am determined :) plus I want to look good for my honeymoon ;)
Later beauties <3
Sunday, December 18, 2011
A MUST WATCH-my secret- the diagnosis
I saw this video and I couldn't do anything but say "YES" someone knows and can relate to how I feel. This is my testimony and I plan to spread awareness about Multiple Sclerosis. I'm trying to turn something that may not be so great into a Positive. God is good and I will always praise HIM.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Rough Week but the Sun is still Shining
This week (starting from saturday) hands down was one of the worst I have experienced in a while yet I still smile I had a bad flare up with the illness. It got to the point where I could not walk well without assistance and my left side of my body was completely weak and numb. Despite this, I know I still have it alot better than many. As I sat in my Neurologist office waiting to be called on I saw many with neurological disorders whom were in wheel chairs and all I could do is say Lord have Mercy and Thank you.
So to help with the flare up I had to take 3 doses of steroids YIKES!!!!!! today meaning 12/16 will be my third day of treatment and I feel a difference already. I am still walking a little slow however I can do it on my own . the burning in my arms and legs has stopped, and I have gain strength in my left side so I’m good. The steroids are given through an IV fusion and it takes about an hour. Thank goodness my mother (who is retired) was there with me so I didn’t go through this alone. Stevey was at work so its great to have had the next closest person to me there. My blood is getting tested as well, and alot of test are being done as we speak to see if the antibodies in my system is really taking in the disease modifying drug (Avonex) that I have been on for over a year. If it comes back that it’s not receiving well then that’s like saying that I’m not taking any therapy for it at all good news is that there are other alternatives so we shall see!
I also signed up to participate in a study in New York that is geared towards African-Americans with MS. See in the past Multiple Sclerosis was mostly common in Caucasian females but now it has expanded to Men and other races. Scientists believe that the cognitions and progression of the disease may be worst in African-Americans so with that said I am all for learning and participating.
Which is leading me to the next step. I decided that I want to get more active in the research/giving back/ advocacy in the MS movement. I had a blog which I created when I first was diagnosed but I barely blog there I don’t know why I havent but I plan to change that. I think I may delete and start from scratch. I just feel that with positivity, psychology background, wanting to spread awareness will really be fulfilling Pray for me yall! lol
Later beauties
So to help with the flare up I had to take 3 doses of steroids YIKES!!!!!! today meaning 12/16 will be my third day of treatment and I feel a difference already. I am still walking a little slow however I can do it on my own . the burning in my arms and legs has stopped, and I have gain strength in my left side so I’m good. The steroids are given through an IV fusion and it takes about an hour. Thank goodness my mother (who is retired) was there with me so I didn’t go through this alone. Stevey was at work so its great to have had the next closest person to me there. My blood is getting tested as well, and alot of test are being done as we speak to see if the antibodies in my system is really taking in the disease modifying drug (Avonex) that I have been on for over a year. If it comes back that it’s not receiving well then that’s like saying that I’m not taking any therapy for it at all good news is that there are other alternatives so we shall see!
I also signed up to participate in a study in New York that is geared towards African-Americans with MS. See in the past Multiple Sclerosis was mostly common in Caucasian females but now it has expanded to Men and other races. Scientists believe that the cognitions and progression of the disease may be worst in African-Americans so with that said I am all for learning and participating.
Which is leading me to the next step. I decided that I want to get more active in the research/giving back/ advocacy in the MS movement. I had a blog which I created when I first was diagnosed but I barely blog there I don’t know why I havent but I plan to change that. I think I may delete and start from scratch. I just feel that with positivity, psychology background, wanting to spread awareness will really be fulfilling Pray for me yall! lol
Later beauties
Sunday, December 11, 2011
She Will Smile
She will smile
By
Nicole C. Davenport
Easy going
Happy Go Lucky
Miss Goodie Two Shoes
Strolls like no care in the world
She smiles from ear to ear
Positive thinker and motivator
BOOM!
It all changed, she changed
It felt like a tornado went through her life.
At first she thought it was her imagination
She spoke and others thought she was crazy or making excuses
So she felt sad, alone, defeated and chose to ignore it.
BAM!
It happened again
Swept her off to a world that felt far away yet she was still in her usual setting
She learned the news
She accepted the challenge
She’s dealing with the changes
CHIMES....
God does listen to prayers
God does remove obstacles
God does heal
God does provide strength
Amazing Grace
God gave her earthly angels who have her back
God gave her a life partner to see her though the rough days
God gave her a family who supports her
God gave her friends who she considers hand-picked family
And for this………..
She will survive, She will Smile.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
My Christmas gift
Hello beauties!!! So I decided to give myself an early Christmas gift which was the iphone4s!!!! Woop Woop!! Still learning but I love the upgrade (should have done it sooner) :)
I took the pic below with the camera....nice :)
I took the pic below with the camera....nice :)
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving beauties!!!
Very thankful for my fiance, family and besties.. As I think about how things could be for me right now, that is more than enough reason to give thanks to God.
I made mac and cheese for thanksgiving, which is my first time making the dish and contributing to turkey day :) Yeah, I'm getting more domestic these days :D hehe
Enjoy your day and loved ones beauties!!!
Me at one of my friend's mom surprise party! all black everything :) stick rocking the curls..I deal with it because I'm too lazy lol
Very thankful for my fiance, family and besties.. As I think about how things could be for me right now, that is more than enough reason to give thanks to God.
I made mac and cheese for thanksgiving, which is my first time making the dish and contributing to turkey day :) Yeah, I'm getting more domestic these days :D hehe
Enjoy your day and loved ones beauties!!!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)