Some updated notes:

• The 'roid rage has set in and I am an emotional wreck. I get really angry and cry easily too. I am trying to manage it though. Last night, I slept for about 4 hours, which I had been doing much better (unlike the first time I was on IVSM/taper). I hope this doesn't persist.

• I got my Tysabri information in the mail yesterday. Let's just say the info is slim and it's basically what I can access online. The forms cannot be filled out until I am in the doctor's office. I am waiting on my MRIs so I can see another doctor. Yet, I still have lots of questions about why me and Tysabri? I am so "ms-lite" in a sense, particularly compared to those others I know with MS. But perhaps I won't stay MS-lite if I continue to progress. Really, I don't know.
• The information that was recently left on Tysabri in my comments section was helpful, but if you read this again, a question--are you just a big fan/advocate for Tysabri or are you employed by the company to promote it? Because you are really enthusiastic about it, which is great that it's working for you. I just don't think there is one miracle drug out there right now. I do appreciate your input, though--let that not be misunderstood!

• My neuro called on Friday (I don't think I've written about this yet and I am too lazy to check) saying he was suppose to call me to answer questions I had. Uh, I didn't recall that, but I always have something I can ask. Again, he promoted the Tysabri option as one of my few, if not only, option right now. He seemed pretty certain--not even tentative. On one hand, I am glad he wants to march forward. On the other hand, in the world of MS, I am not sure there is ever such certainty, so such certainty makes me nervous.

• I get frustrated with everyone else who just doesn't "get it." I know this is a common issue and I am not alone. I was recently sent an article about how parasites in the water of some third world countries can help combat MS. I have been sent things about aspartame poisoning, supplements that have cured myriads of diseases, and told that if I would have only had more Vitamin B-12 as a child... People who saw me over the holidays have trouble grasping that I seemed fine and why now is the problem reoccurring. Someone else told me that once I started the Rebif, they thought it was all under control and that I would have it behind me. It has been reduced to "eye issues" and "leg issues," etc. I know it's hard to expect people to understand when I, myself, don't fully always get it. But as I live it and experience it, I don't have any real option except to understand or at least try to understand.

• I had a bone density test and a hip x-ray just to make sure my bones are holding up in spite of the steroid treatments. I am still waiting for my results, but I don't foresee any problems. These tests were purely preventative and to establish my baseline so I can monitor these things.

That's about all, I think. Just a lot of craziness that seemed to all ball up at once. Fun times, oy.