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by Slumby
Wed Jul 03, 2013 12:06 pm
Forum: Aubagio (Teriflunomide)
Topic: Aubagio and Hair Loss side effect
Replies: 46
Views: 51648

Re: Aubagio and Hair Loss side effect

Month3-4 here, started shedding (based on what is in my brush) a week or two ago.
by Slumby
Mon Jul 01, 2013 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spasticity question....
Replies: 34
Views: 5626

Re: Spasticity question....

The handmade magnesium body butter is on etsy.com, from "mama bee's favors." She is making me a sample size set (per my request) of the different scents. Not sure on the type of mag in there, I will ask. I imagine these magnesium flakes appear as a standard of some type. I will report back...
by Slumby
Mon Jul 01, 2013 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spasticity question....
Replies: 34
Views: 5626

Re: Spasticity question....

This spastisity effectin my left hip is crazy. And Last week my neuro ordered me to wean off xanaflex MR. :( then luckily I found this and a post about magnesium oil! (thank you) After reading about dryness and itching caused by mag oil, I am looking to purchase a magnesium body butter i found on et...
by Slumby
Sat Jun 29, 2013 12:33 pm
Forum: Medical Devices
Topic: Anyone looking fora recumbant stepper...
Replies: 5
Views: 6671

Re: Anyone looking fora recumbant stepper...

One of my physical therapists knew of a locally owned Gym that has one, but did not remember which gym.
by Slumby
Wed May 08, 2013 12:27 pm
Forum: Medical Devices
Topic: looking for upper legs warming device
Replies: 5
Views: 5162

Re: looking for upper legs warming device

Try Thermacare reusable patch.
I plan o try these on my upper legs and left hip, myself.
by Slumby
Tue May 07, 2013 3:51 pm
Forum: Medical Devices
Topic: looking for upper legs warming device
Replies: 5
Views: 5162

Re: looking for upper legs warming device

All winter I have a heating pad on my lap. I wonder how an icy/hot patch would work for this? You can get samples from a sample site like minimus. I recommend stretching. One good front upper thigh Stretch....lie on your belly...bring you heel to your butt Hold for 10-20 sec. Now if I could get in t...
by Slumby
Tue May 07, 2013 3:31 pm
Forum: Medical Devices
Topic: Anyone looking fora recumbant stepper...
Replies: 5
Views: 6671

Re: Anyone looking fora recumbant stepper...

I also was fortunate to use this machine in PT and it is fabulous.
How much does it cost?
by Slumby
Tue May 07, 2013 2:46 pm
Forum: Aubagio (Teriflunomide)
Topic: Teriflunomide presentation. a possible ppms treatment? yes!!
Replies: 2
Views: 6314

Re: Teriflunomide presentation. a possible ppms treatment? y

I am happy to hear this!
I'm transitioning from RR to SP and
started on aubagio a month ago or so.
:D
by Slumby
Mon May 06, 2013 8:36 pm
Forum: Exercise and Physical Therapy
Topic: Vibraslim Vibration Exercise Equipment
Replies: 3
Views: 7771

Re: Vibraslim Vibration Exercise Equipment

I've seen a tv ad for one of these machines a few times.
At first, I thought of those old timey machines...but then I wonder and think, it might be helpful.

What I'm wondering now is, what did your PT suggest for stiff legs?
by Slumby
Sat Jan 19, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UV-B therapy
Replies: 54
Views: 9791

Re: UV-B therapy

It is interesting. This is all so interesting.
I'm thinking about getting a uvb reptile light.
My cat will appreciate the reptile light, too...they get hot...so I have 2 reasons to get one.
by Slumby
Tue Jan 08, 2013 11:35 am
Forum: Exercise and Physical Therapy
Topic: Lower body stretches when sittng or laying?
Replies: 3
Views: 5151

Re: Lower body stretches when sittng or laying?

I used to do this, it's a great stretch, and I will always bring my knee up before I get outta bed from now on :). Another stretch is: lying on your belly, if you can get your heel to your butt, one leg at a time. This also will stretch the front of your thigh (quads). Hold for no more than 15 secon...
by Slumby
Tue Jan 08, 2013 10:58 am
Forum: Aubagio (Teriflunomide)
Topic: Aubagio
Replies: 51
Views: 53147

Re: Aubagio

Hi there. For me it is no question, and I will be starting this drug shortly. The sfx of liver damage is very scary. I only have one liver, and I know that it's in perfect condition... I plan on taking the pill after dinner and hopefully I can sleep through the other stuff, As I am -sure- it will ef...
by Slumby
Sun Nov 25, 2012 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bladder control drug that does not constipate
Replies: 2
Views: 1588

Re: Bladder control drug that does not constipate

Tjlook, thank you for the reply. I haven't been on Beta for about a year, but once again my life is filled with urine fun as they've got me on a vesicare-self cath combo (my DH Does it). The dangers of urine retention I now Know. I still find myself wondering about these Meds. I would rather wear &q...
by Slumby
Fri Nov 23, 2012 5:17 pm
Forum: Tysabri (Antegren, Natalizumab)
Topic: please tell me, what suppliments could I take with tysabri?
Replies: 1
Views: 2162

Re: please tell me, what suppliments could I take with tysab

I'm also wondering about this,
Particularly vitamin D.
by Slumby
Mon Oct 08, 2012 12:53 pm
Forum: Regimens
Topic: Starting progesterone tonight.
Replies: 0
Views: 2223

Starting progesterone tonight.

In the world of birth control, the are called mini-pills.

This drug is called Jolivette.

I'm starting tonight.

Gotta pee!

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