So… a triple whammy in the last four weeks. 

Three UTI’s, three different antibiotics. As soon as one cleared up another one began. A diagnosis of pretty severe osteoporosis. I question whether it is genetic as my mother and siblings have also been diagnosed. Or was it caused by one of the medications I have used over many years?

The mental and physical stress on my body causes MS to go into overdrive.

Stress all by itself can result in all the normal symptoms that I deal with every day to be inherently worse. I drop more things, lose my train of thought, stumble over words and experience an increase in nerve pain.

And let’s not forget the insane weather in Colorado in the spring. 80 degrees in April and freezing in May. Do I pull sweatshirts out for shortsleeved t-shirts? How about the electric blanket, does it remain on the bed or in the closet? Winter coat or lightweight jacket? I usually end up with layers so that I can remove one during the afternoon and put one back on in the evening.

All of these things result in me not being present in my life or appreciating all the blessings that I am thankful for. They are all still there, waiting for me to chill out!