Today is Shot Day, and the most commonly asked question is "So, where do you take the shot?" People give me the strangest looks when I tell them I do the Macarena. It's the best answer, though. I start with the front of the thighs, then the sides. The next sites are my upper arms, then my backside. If you're following along at home, you've now walked through the 8 sites where I can get my … [Read more...] about
Archives for September 2002
I've gotten some materials from the Avonex Alliance over the past couple of days. It's a service provided by the drug company to give additional needle supplies and information. I sat down and read through the materials last night, and I learned that my worn-out feeling has a name, asthenia. More than 20% of the people who use Avonex experience such weakness. Today is a day of reflection for … [Read more...] about
Training Day Today was a perfect day, weather-wise, so the dogs and I started our training for the Pooch Parade. We did one mile this afternoon, and we were all tired at the end. We need to get back in shape! … [Read more...] about
Yesterday was my third shot day, and I am one tired puppy today. I got some chores done, but then felt completely wiped out afterwards. I sat down to relax and watch the US Open...but that of course resulted in a nap. I had more side effects this time. I slept well past the time I was supposed to take Tylenol, so when I did wake up, I had to deal with chills and muscle aches. Tim suggested I … [Read more...] about
Friday was my second shot day. I thought it was going to be weird, since it was at home without a nurse there to guide me through it. We got through it just fine. I just set everything up, followed the step-by-step instructions in the book, and did it. I used one of my Winnie the Pooh bandaids, but I hardly needed it. It felt sore for a few minutes, but not bad at all. Compared to donating … [Read more...] about