Weather, Health issues

I have been noticing lately that even though I have been trying my best to walk the 7-8 blocks from my work to my meeting hall, my knees have been aching more and more. I don't know if it is due to temperature change with the Missouri weather (which could be the case) or if my arthritis is getting worse in my knees and I'm just now noticing it MORE because the effects of alcohol have been less and less in my body after being sober for almost a year now. Or, it could be my MS acting up on me. This week, I walked to the meeting hall twice, and both times, yesterday and today, about killed me after I got there. Is there a specific test or tests for arthritis? I know that they really can't do anything if it's my MS acting up again...I'm just worried that I am going to start to lose the freedom of being able to walk the distance that I have been walking for the last 10 months. I don't want to lose that freedom.
It would be so ironic that for me to finally appriciate my legs and the ability to walk the distance I have because of a DWI and losing my license for a year, to not being able to walk because of my disability...and I was sober finally...I wish I were able to take advantage of my legs earlier in life instead of living in fear of my MS and trying to "hide" it by drinking to "cover it up" and "ignore" the disease...But, shoulda, woulda, coulda.

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Permalink Reply by kismet on May 31, 2009 at 5:39am

Nat,
Yes, there are tests. Generally x-rays will show arthritis. I would suggest you see a doctor before self-diagnosis....

Permalink Reply by Nat on June 1, 2009 at 10:24pm

I go to the doctor on Tuesday. Thank you for your suggestion.

Permalink Reply by Lori,S on June 6, 2009 at 3:24pm

I feel for ya. I hadn't even thought about the fact that I've lost my license and can't drive.
I was looking forward to getting in better shape and all that after a few years (8) back out there neglecting my body and ignoring what I already knew about my hep c. Now they are adding new stuff to the list.
I am such a "tough" iron workers daughter that after some tears over diagnosis or "pre" diagnosis of ra/fibro or lupus, I have decided to pull myself up by the boot straps (if I can get them on) and mow through life's physical limitations like a bull in a china shop. (not really, I am just trying to laugh at myself)
I really should start making down payments on one of those scooter chairs, hot rod it up, get some tight wheels and paint it metallic purple. God, I think I am losing my mind.......I'm just glad you are sober, even though I don't know you. The more of us there are, the more hope for others there is.

Permalink Reply by Nat on June 7, 2009 at 12:07am

Actually, I found out tonight after an AA meeting that Voc Rehab will possibly supply a LOT of equipment and other house furnishings that are needed for people that are disabled. I didn't know that. There's a guy there who will be getting me more information on other service providers and contact websites/names of organizations that might be able to help out with my disability and help me become 'more mobile'. This is wonderful news to me!! I know that all I can do is looking into these other sources and not worry so much as to the financial end of it for right now.

And my scooter will be blue..all different colors, with flames and squirrels all over it. (people keep telling me that I have a squirrel running loose up there in my head sometimes!) lol.

Permalink Reply by kismet on July 10, 2009 at 10:32am

A little Vespa might be nice....

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