JamaicaBoundNL's Journal, 07 Mar 16

Well, I had my annual neurological assessment today and didn't hear what I had been hoping to hear. Given my symptoms, the weakness in my right leg is no longer just a result of a non-existent disk. MS is playing a part. The numbness in my right hand may not be only a side affect of my meds - it's possible MS is playing a part there too. So, another MRI will be scheduled to see exactly where the lesions are in my spine. Oh, and to top it off, apparently I have a cyst on the Pineal gland in my brain. That's the gland that produces melatonin, which in turn helps you sleep - something I haven't done through the night for years. This might be the reason. So, now I'm going to try a melatonin supplement to see if that helps since sleep aids don't. But, the upside is that my neurologist thinks I'll benefit from rehab training and my massage therapist owns a clinic that specializes in athletic therapy. I'm also going to enroll in two more research programs. I am the ultimate guinea pig when it comes to MS trials and research. Even if it doesn't help me, it might help someone else, and that's what counts. Anyhoo, onwards and upwards and let's see what tomorrow brings... Roses would be nice.

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1772 kcal

Fat: 35.52g | Prot: 76.31g | Carbs: 185.95g.   Breakfast: Ocean Spray Diet Cranberry Juice, Kraft Crunchy Peanut Butter, Old Mill Whole Wheat Bagel, Coffee. Lunch: President's Choice Blue Menu President's Choice Blue Menu Marinara, Whole Wheat Spaghetti (Cooked), Lean or Extra Lean Ground Beef Meatballs, Silhouette Yogourt Grec, Ocean Spray Diet Cranberry Juice. Dinner: Ocean Spray Diet Cranberry Juice, Hoisin Sauce, Brown Rice (Long-Grain, Cooked), Mushrooms, Red Onions, Bell Peppers, Chicken Breast. Snacks/Other: Sauvignon Blanc Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon Wine, Grapes (Red or Green, European Type Varieties Such As Thompson Seedless), Kellogg's Special K Pastry Crisps. more...

2225 kcal

Exercise: Standing - 2 hours, Resting - 1 hour and 55 minutes, Stretching (yoga) - 20 minutes, Desk Work - 6 hours and 35 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours, Watching TV/Computer - 4 hours, Driving - 1 hour and 10 minutes. more...