neurologist visit

well my sleeping is improving again which is a real Blessing. The oxygen at night is still keeping my headaches at bay. My leg is still having more spasms than it use to. I called my neurologist's office about the spasms and though Saturday is his day off he will make an exception. He knows with me teaching in the afternoon it will be difficult to see him so he will see me on Saturday and this Saturday to boot. It is things like this that PROVE to me God put him in my life.

Night time blues

Well my nights have been great for the most part. I actually can not remember the last time I had the leg problems regarding my sleep. Unfortunately they seem to be returning to me once again. My last two nights have been accompanied by my left leg aching before I fall asleep. I had been falling asleep on my back for months. I should also share that when my leg would hurt I would have to lay on my side to fall asleep. It did not make the pain go away, but it would lessen it. My buddy, Bambi, likes to lay between my knees at night so that is another reason I lay on my back. It is also restful to lay straight with my body flat and supported.

The second piece is that even when I fall asleep the last two nights I do not stay asleep. I wake up about five times each night. That is something that has not occurred for months either. I am not sure why I keep waking up, at least I am able to go right back to sleep. I am hoping that continues at least. It use to be I had to get up and move around before going back to sleep. I have a call into my neurologist so I will see what he has to say.

Teaching and therapy

Well picking up two additional courses took me a few weeks to get use to it but I am doing ok with it. I know Beth, and she is probably right. told me I was taking on a lot. It has challenged me to exercise my leg more due to use. At the Brighton Campus there is a bit more walking and sometimes a flight of stairs so it is demanding but do-able. I have noticed that my leg has more spams than it use to have, and it I know it is not a seizure at all. I am trying to remember to do my exercises at home to help it. Today I decided to call my benefits representative for some information on getting some physical therapy again. She told me if my doctor calls BC/BS and requests the proper code, and then calls it in I can get coverage. So I called my primary physician and as can be the case they played "pass the buck". So they told me to call one of my other doctors like my neurologist or surgeon. They actually suggested my surgeon but I chose to call my neurologist first as he is treating me and I have not seen the surgeon in over a year. One would think that the medical professionals would know better than I would as to who to call first. So now I wait on the phone call back which I know will come. Doctor Smith is fantastic as is his entire office staff. Well I watch the snow fall and remind myself to be careful of that 'evil' white stuff when I walk. I was spoiled by the nice weather we had for a few weeks.

Weekend Update

Well the weekend was fairly restful for me. I did find the strong winds a bit of an issue. Not having the control or strength in my left leg makes a difference as I try to walk. I just take my time and do the best I can at this time. I have and am still noticing how some people are oblivious to those of us who have challenges. I look at elevators and such in a completely different way now.

My teaching is going well for me. I am so enjoying the interaction and teaching. It helps to keep me challenged mentally which is great.

My oxygen is still doing a great job for my sleeping and keeping the headaches at bay. Life is great.

Sleepless night

Well the spasms went away but through the weekend I was waking up numerous times during the night. On Monday night I went to bed at 10 and watched Iron Man, then The Bourne Ultimatum followed by Transformers which I fell asleep on. Last night I went back to the old lower dosages and slept through the night. I will wait to see if the leg starts to spasm again or not. If it does start again I will defer to my neurologist for direction seeing how I only make it worse.

Night time

Well let me see, the last three nights have been nights of interrupted sleeping. I have not experienced that since last December, I got use to sleeping through the night. I am hoping it will be short lived and I will go back to my sleeping through the night. I can say that at least I am able to go back to sleep soon after waking up. So I am not having to get up and come down stairs. I also had to go back to using the roll a long luggage (like a carry on) for bringing my school stuff along. The over the shoulder bad was becoming a bit much for me. That being said I decided to make things easier for me, acceptance.

Meds and leg

Well I have been upping the dosage of my medications for my leg. I take two different kinds, one for the muscle spasms and the other for muscle aches. The spasms have been increasing even during the day, and though it has only been three days of increased dosage and the spasms are still there. I will continue my exercising and medications and prayerfully it will subside. Good news is with all the weather changes my headaches have been at a minimal which is a real BLESSING compared to what I just to endure.

I am also teaching a few more classes and it is so rewarding as the students are fantastic. I so enjoy teaching. :-)

Leg update

I have noticed in the last four or five days that my left leg seems to have more spasms than what were. I am planning on calling my neurologist to discuss this with him for input. I thought it might be overly tired but it happens during my day of teaching and it is making life a little difficult. Today I realized that I need to be more willing to take my time in my movements. I caught myself attempting to try and hurry so I was not impeding anyone else. I silently told myself to slow down and take my time. If someone has to wait or slow up so be it, that is life.