I had another neurologist appointment today. We will not tell him I fell down the stairs three weeks ago. I still cannot figure out where that extra step came from. All part of the Ms thingie, no big deal. The neurologist was basically better with me this time. He told me he suspected the MS last year when I was in to see him. Well hello Mr. I have suspected it for 15 years what was your first clue? Some of these Dr's just won't listen.
              Any how , he was confusing me yesterday on purpose. He was testing my cognitive. Lucky for him, I did not boot him for playing games with my mind. Not nice to fool with a woman with PMS (Positive Multiple Sclerosis). Give me one question at a time , do not move on , do not pass go until I have finished answering to my satisfaction. If you ask me something else...I am still working on the last question till complete.
              You see I am having problems at times ( not always) with multitasking and thinking..... Too much happening around me can confuse me . Too many or loud noises can also confuse me. Some stores I go shopping in , it feels like a movie playing and I cannot be a part of the movie. Alot of places the lights effect me and it is like a mini earthquake happening.... Hence one reason for my imbalance and slightly drunk walk.
              Rick bless his heart makes out a grocery list for me, and puts the items in order as I shop down each isles. Unfortunately he cannot accompany me (broken leg) and I hate grocery shopping. The product better be in stock if not then my mind gets confused as to what to pick up. Pretty pathetic but I have to stop, take deep breaths, smile and say :" It is not the end of the world if I don't come home with it". Knowing that this little thing can effect my mind the way it does is real hard on me. Especially coming from a great organizer and never forgot anything type person.
              Now when I go out I have a new bag (purse)to keep everything in . This is to help me not forget anything and not to have to check 10 times if I have forgotten anything. Sometimes I just want to cry with the way my mind is reacting but mostly I joke about it and learn knew skills to help me cope. It is called posties. Some days I am not as bad as other days. I sure am glad my life was simplified a few years ago and I am learning to take things as they come.
This is just a tibbit of how this Ms is effecting me. Ok, so this is just one itty bitty aspect.
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