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- What type of MS do you have?
- RRMS
- Do you currently take MS Disease modifying medication (Copaxone, Rebif, etc.)?
- Yes
MS since 1997
I am a Catholic sister with MS - and there are many of us out there. I have been a member of the Daughters of St. Paul since 1967; I was diagnosed with RRMS in 1997. It was a Franciscan sister from Toledo, OH, who was my true guide in navigating the initial uncertainty of this disease (this initial phase lasted about four years.) MS is a total health issue: mind, heart, spirit, lifestyle.
I don't have a wondrous formula for dealing with MS; I take Betaseron three times a week; I started Jenny Craig last December and am nearing a 30 lb weight loss (do the math; you will see how long it took me to give in to the advertising Kirsty, Valerie and Queen Latifa and a niggling conscience.) I exercise on a Gazelle for about 25 minutes a day - but it is very hard because it hurts. I had to work up to this from 5-10 minutes. I hate exercise! (Shhh. Don't tell anyone!) I just keep going with the help of God, my community, family, and friends. One step at a time, one day at a time, one prayer at a time.
If you like movies, visit my AOL blog http://journals.aol.com/rosepacatte/MyMovies/. My blog also tells more about what I do. You can find my media literacy activities at www.PaulineCMS.org.
Blessings and prayers for all who have MS, may have MS, and love and serve those with MS.
I don't have a wondrous formula for dealing with MS; I take Betaseron three times a week; I started Jenny Craig last December and am nearing a 30 lb weight loss (do the math; you will see how long it took me to give in to the advertising Kirsty, Valerie and Queen Latifa and a niggling conscience.) I exercise on a Gazelle for about 25 minutes a day - but it is very hard because it hurts. I had to work up to this from 5-10 minutes. I hate exercise! (Shhh. Don't tell anyone!) I just keep going with the help of God, my community, family, and friends. One step at a time, one day at a time, one prayer at a time.
If you like movies, visit my AOL blog http://journals.aol.com/rosepacatte/MyMovies/. My blog also tells more about what I do. You can find my media literacy activities at www.PaulineCMS.org.
Blessings and prayers for all who have MS, may have MS, and love and serve those with MS.
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I am so sorry I did not see your note sooner!
I am sending prayers for you and hope that things are going well. I am preparing to test for my "Orange Belt" this month in Combat Hapkido. This is such a wonderful outlet and an amazing challenge. I really try to push myself hard.
Congratulations on losing that weight! I had to have a total thyroidectomy in January 08 and this threw me into being hypothyroid. Very miserable and I gained about 30 lbs. Dieting or exercise don't really work when you are hypo -- but I am getting that under control and the pounds are slowly starting to drop. It can be discouraging ... But I soon remember that I am thankful for my ability to walk and enjoy life in a special way now. God has a wonderful way of reminding me about that. :
I feel blessed.
Take care and sending special prayers!
Diana
One of the Sisters came across your blog and told me about it... I am sorry to know you have MS, too. And good for you that you can do martial arts. I do mental martial arts. I'd hurt myself if I tried anything fancy. I can hardly make respond to doctor's orders when they try to test my reflexes and such! But I started Jenny Craig in December, down almost 30 lbs (almost). And this has helped a lot.
I hope you will be well~
Blessings and take care!!
R
Kiap! :)
Sending a prayer!!
Diana d. - gkygrl