Doing the Sleep Apnea test

Doing sleep apnea test is a real drag. Recently, I found out that I had to do such a test. At first, I was a little uncomfortable when I was told that I had to do such a procedure. I arrived at the location with great anxiety. This testing is usually done at night and in a section on the hospital property. Anyway, I proceeded to the assigned room and was given the necessary instructios.

Before I get settled in for the evening, the nurse has to attach at least twenty different wires to my head, legs and ribs. This is used to monitor the brain activity and what patterns are avaialble. Once the sleeping process starts, the nurse monitors the computers to make sures that everything is okay.

The following morning I am required to leave by 7:00 A.M. I am told that the results would be ready in about two or three weeks. I am also told that I would probably have to return if the results were not in my favor, as I would have to be tested with an oxygen mask added to the other stuff that they had already placed on my head.

Return..is this a joke?

A New Pill Surfaces for the MS Patient

Recently, I reviewed an article that wrote about a new pill that will be on the market shortly to be used instead of using the injection process that so many MS patients are assigned. I was very interested. This seemed interesting. Why? I have been using the injection process for almost ten years. They claim that there are eight injectionable areas on the body that I can inject. However, I am limited to two areas as the other areas beak out in open wounds. So as you can see, the pill seems to be a great alternative.

Well, I continued to read the side effects that one could possibly have from taking this miraculous pill. I was shocked! Some of the side effects seemed routine, but alas, two people have gained the HIV virus from this pill. What is this? First MS, then HIV! That seems a little too much to handle!

I was looking forward to taking this tablet but the side effect, although minimum, is too much of a risk for me. Now I am resigned to the fact that I have to keep taking the injections if I am to stay semi-healthy. Keeping in mind that there are only two areas on my miserable body that I can inject; both right and left butt. They have become somewhat discolored from the needle, however, it's much better than being worried that I may also develop the HIV virus from taking this new pill

Living with MS (multiple sclerosis)

I swear, living with MS is no joke. There are some days that you are doing great and other days you are sevcerely tired. The injections that I have to take every other day is not the best as one of it's side effect is severe exhaustion. I have tried every drug prescribed by doctor for the fatigue but no positive results. It's so frustrating.