MS & I

Two months

Giovanna Barbieri — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 00:02:45 +0000

It has been a rough two months, Got treated for a ms attackin may lasted nearly 2 months. Back on track now just to be treated for a stomach bacteria. Was it from the drugs I had taken along the years.

Funny how no one can answer that for me. Also I realized tha

that 5 months ago I had to be like 3 or 4 months not taking

any steriods , now I am told once i clear up the stomach

problem I can take it. So who do I listen to I know , myself.

Sorry doc I want to be left alone as least I know that I will have the answer to my questions .

Results

Giovanna Barbieri — Tue, 24 May 2011 13:20:49 +0000

This time it is taking longer .I feel no change, it is dis

appointing because i thought the symptoyms

would have disappeared. Well called the nurse to give

her the updates now to wait. Yes now I am lying in

bed trying to rest.

It is finally over.

Giovanna Barbieri — Sun, 22 May 2011 02:35:02 +0000

Now to get the rest i really need besides working on my

vegetable garden which relaxes me I enjoy the sun and

the smell of my vegetables plants i purchased with my b

eautiful purple pansies

End of Treatement

Giovanna Barbieri — Sat, 21 May 2011 11:48:12 +0000

Today the final dose. Do i see improvement no. The drug is powerful for sure . It has been 26 hrs that i have not slept. I really have to rest if i want this intruder to leave again.

To Feel Again

Giovanna Barbieri — Fri, 20 May 2011 02:52:42 +0000

Well the number 3 infusion is done 2 more left. I am handling it well. But what choice did I have I wanted to get over the symptyoms. I want to be able to spoil my grandson born on april 29. To really have the feeling in my arms and hands to hold him and when I kiss him not feel the numbness around my mouth and lips.

Feelings

Giovanna Barbieri — Tue, 17 May 2011 03:09:16 +0000

This week what they thought was vertigo, now I knew the truth but another M.S. ATTACK. How do I know well the numbess was enough for me to know where the dizziness came from. This weather does not help. Raining for a week makes the symptoms unbearable. I like to pretend that this one will not stop me from doing my normal activities but when you feel like a zombie , it means to chill take it easy and |I am really trying to but I am also trying to fight it. Tomorrow I will go see my neuro to get evaluated again. Hope it will go well. Just a few days of rest will do me good.

Why Be Alone

Giovanna Barbieri — Sun, 15 May 2011 02:52:05 +0000

Why when there is always someone who cares. Why push them away when you know that you are wrong but they care enough to stand by you. We all make mistakes but we try to reason with our conscience.Trying to be spiteful does not make it right.The only person you hurt is yourself. Someday, you will look back and realize if it was worth it. What is your priority in life. Do you really know it or care to find it.

Another Precious Angel is Born

Giovanna Barbieri — Sat, 07 May 2011 02:16:46 +0000

A sweet precious little baby is born. His name is Adrian Gabriel born on the 29 th of April 2011 at 3:13 p.m. We were all excited that he finally arrived among us. He will be loved and spoiled from all of us. The name Adrian means master of the world. May God watch over him and his big brother Daniel Joseph. Middle names of the Saints like Saint Joseph protector of the family and Saint Gabriel protector of children.

Vision

Giovanna Barbieri — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 02:52:02 +0000

“Yesterday is but a dream, tomorrow but a vision. But today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness, and every tomorrow a vision of hope .”

An Indian Proverb

Who Am I

Giovanna Barbieri — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:15:51 +0000

My name is Giovanna, I am 55 years old. I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1989. In May 24, it will be 21 years that I live with it.

The way I lived with it so long I learned to listen to my body. When I am tired I know that it is time to rest. Even though I do not want to. I enjoy walking outside . When the weather is beautiful on with the running shoes and on my way for a nice long walk. It seems to make me relax. Along the years I noticed what triggers the attacks. soaking in a hot bath is a nono why because it takes my energy away. Luke warm showers are the best solution for me. Eating healthy does wonders but do not get me wrong Spaghetti with meat sauce is my favorite dish. No I will not eat fish like I am told but Once a month I c an handle it. At the beginning I did all the groups I saw the worst cases of MS, but I did not want that life. As if anyone has a choice, but I found that I as going to fight it not make it get me. Any one who sees me does not believe that I have MS. It is very bizarre it plays alot with our emotions. I can laugh for no reason at all. Then I would cry for no reason at all. I do not feel bad to speak about it. It is part of my life I can live with it .