Hi! Is anyone paying attention to the Cyclospora parasite outbreak that’s mostly attached to raw greens? My understanding is that there are hardly any outbreaks in Florida, but it’s still going on. I did not stop eating leafy greens until about a week ago, when friends convinced me too. Just wondering what everyone thinks of the prevalence here, etc…..?
My stylist is moving onto bigger things. I did try someone else in salon recommended to me by a friend who always has a great cut in at this ferry, upscale salon – but no good. I had been getting my haircut by someone excellent but as I said, they’re moving on. I asked her to recommend me someone but she really didn’t know… she did suggest something that I thought was surprising – to try going to someplace like hair Cuttery because they have young stylist that are up on their haircutting skills, etc.… I just don’t know
Any suggestions? Thank you West Palm Beachers! **** I have medium too long, sick layered hair? Also? I’ve grown out the gray and it’s a pretty good pattern of grey and dark brown TMI but thank you so much for any recommendations when I do find that person I will definitely come back here and also review!
If there isn’t, then so be it! Meat market seems kind of appealing to me I don’t eat steak, so I’m not well versed. I’m taking a friend out for a special celebratory, dinner. Any recommendations? Thanks so much!
I was diagnosed 18 years ago on a can of optic neuritis, and the only sentence – at least that I knew about – until Covid were my eyes, bouts of depression, cognitive stuff, neurogenic bladder, numbness in feet on and off. Dealing with those symptoms, (the bladder ish is ongoing and heading toward Botox, but that’s another story)…
Anyway, I’m in the fitness business and during Covid, we were definitely shut down.I began experiencing the extreme leg heaviness like I was carrying around two cinderblocks, and fatigue. Also my feet locking into Dorsiflexion at night just a severe contraction. I forget the MS name for it, but I mean, having to pull over to close my eyes with just a 10 minute car ride, sleeping all day and still feeling exhausted, etc. At first, I just thought I was depressed and devastated from all the going on regarding Covid. THEN one day I was on the Live Well Hub and a man was describing his legs feeling like tree trunks – yes! That is it! I felt so validated! During this Covid time there were no doctor appointments available so I just lived with it. Walking my dog just a couple of blocks was excruciating. Eventually, it went away. I was still left with numbness and dealing with fatigue here and there and the other symptoms, but the heavy leg feeling had gone.
It started to come back about two months ago. Not every day but enough. Then about two weeks ago, it was like if not every day at least half of every day of this serious leg heaviness. And not just heaviness – feeling like I just did a very heavy legs day. My calves and hamstrings are tight as drums, and legs are HEAVY.
Lots of insomnia. I’ve skipped workouts and just dragged myself through my days.
We’ve had a trip planned for a few months now, and last night I just got back. it was an incredible trip, with very little to know, bladder issues… But my legs. Every day, my calves, glutes, and hamstrings were tight as hell. Like someone is squeezing the life out of them! I limped the whole trip. On our last day, I had a new symptom along with this, which was my feet felt like they were on fire.
What the what?
I know I’m rambling – and justrealizing how long – and I’m so sorry! I’ve always relied on my physicality and obviously the last few years I realize that that’s not all there is to my life!. I know that that is not all there is to me. I feel like something greater than myself gave me this body (no offense at all to anyone for bringing spirituality or anything into this), but still, I’m only human and when the shit hits the fan, it is challenging!
My MRIs have not really changed in 18 years and I’ve never been on direct MS meds. my Neuro gave me the option to take medication when I was first diagnosed with optic neuritis, but that’s been it. While I have no new lesions, I do have new symptoms and really trying to understand this,. I mean again Neuro has not spoken of any MS meds, and I’m wondering, should I should I? Will they help? Anything to do next
Well, if anybody actually had the wherewithal to read all of this, I’d appreciate any comment or advice! Tomorrow is my first day back training clients – first one at 6 AM as usual – and I am nervous – about the sleep, the limping, etc.
I’m also interested in what’s new, cutting edge of anything MS. Many many many thanks so much if you made it through!
Hi everybody! Just so many questions!
So I have urgent continency during the day – I’m very grateful and happy to say not at night. During the day, however I must wear a thick pad. I wear poise ultra thin #5. The problem with this pad i is that it’s long and I’m 5 foot two, I work in fitness industry, and I’m often running around in leggings. Yes that’s right! I do try to stay in other athletic wear but the leggings are a staple. thankfully, most of the places I work there’s always bathrooms right there so I don’t always wear the pad at work. But a break to the grocery store or anywhere? I have to throw thing on! The problem (on top of the problem) is the length of this pad. I can usually finagle that thing in pretty good so it’s not showing, but I need other options.
Does anyone know if there are other brands that make the big safe pads, but in a regular length? I’m writing here because today I did call the poise company to ask about this and they said what I thought which is that unfortunately the length has to come with the amount of urine. I do not know if this is true for all companies and one of the last things on earth I would like to do is by a giant box of these babies and have to return it.
For the love of all that is holy – does anyone know anything? I would so very much appreciate any answers that are out there🙏🏽🙏🏽💚💚
Ugh, I have an edit. Yes I’ve tried a bunch of other things as well. I’ve started pelvic floor therapy, I’ve tried two medication‘s and the tibial band thing, none have worked. If pelvic floor therapy does not at least help I will be looking into Botox. OK thanks again peoples!
My partner and I are traveling to San Juan, this July 2026 seven days to Puerto Rico. We have not decided whether Airbnb or hotel. Looking to spend I’d say 12 to 1600 for the week hopefully parking included. Would be so grateful for any! Thank you!