Three Month Update
Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 12:22 pm
It's been 3 months since my journey to Atlanta Access Care to visit Dr. Sullivan. He ballooned my right jug which was 60% stenosed, my left jug which was 40% stenosed and my azygous which had 40% narrowings in two places.
After 3 months I describe myself as a healthy man with a gimp leg. Prior to the procedure I had three complaints, fatique, balance and left leg spasticity, especially when it got tired.
Fatigue: I have not needed a nap since September, I can go all day and suffer no consequences the next day.
Balance: I can stand on one leg, either leg, for as long as I want. I can close my eyes in the shower and use both hands to wash my hair.
Left leg: It's about the same. Since my balance is so much better I don't fall nearly as often, but the foot fall still trips me up some times. It gets a lot worse after I use it a lot.
All-in-all. My MS is no longer a slow death sentence. The leg is an inconvenience, but with renewed vigor I shall overcome and lead a normal life in spite of it.
After 3 months I describe myself as a healthy man with a gimp leg. Prior to the procedure I had three complaints, fatique, balance and left leg spasticity, especially when it got tired.
Fatigue: I have not needed a nap since September, I can go all day and suffer no consequences the next day.
Balance: I can stand on one leg, either leg, for as long as I want. I can close my eyes in the shower and use both hands to wash my hair.
Left leg: It's about the same. Since my balance is so much better I don't fall nearly as often, but the foot fall still trips me up some times. It gets a lot worse after I use it a lot.
All-in-all. My MS is no longer a slow death sentence. The leg is an inconvenience, but with renewed vigor I shall overcome and lead a normal life in spite of it.