I had to change around my scheduled time both at ATI and Barwis because I’ve started back to work. So this week and next week, I will be at ATI on Wednesday. Even though I am technically NOT at Barwis, I still am. So… It was “Wacky Sock Wednesday” #28:
It was a little strange wearing my wacky socks with shorts AND my compression socks but I did it. You HAVE to be consistent, right?!
My aunt took me to Barwis so I called ATI and Greg came out to help me out of my car. He also helped me transfer from my chair to one of the adjustable tables. As I laid on the table, my legs felt looser. They have been tight since late in the school year last year when I saw my neurologist. He was the first of many to suggest that I start taking a medication to loosen my legs up but in the process, it would damage my liver. I was unsettled with hearing this suggestion (I would hear it MANY more times!) because I have been doing everything naturally since 2007. I had noticed the increased tightness in my legs, but it did not sit well with me that would have to be put on liver-damaging medication.
My next appointment with Dr.Clark – I told him all about it. I told him about my increased tone, the suggestion of medication, and the damage to my liver that would be a side-effect to the medication, and my unease with taking it. He listened and understood where I was coming from but told me that he would NOT give me medical advice about whether to start taking the medication or not – that was COMPLETELY my decision. He put me on a supplement that he thought would help and I waited to see if it would also. He has since adjusted the dosage and I waited to see what would happen. I still did NOT feel comfortable with the medication and just waited it out.
As I laid on my back on the table at ATI, Greg pushed my right knee down, flat on the table and my leg did NOT resist. He was able to do this with both of my legs with little resistance and he was able to stretch my legs out (hamstrings included) where they both felt looser. It felt REALLY good! Now, I can’t speak for EVERYONE who is afflicted with MS but what I am doing, is working for me. This fact started to become apparent on this past “Wacky Sock Wednesday.” I was cautious because my legs ALWAYS feel good when I leave Barwis (or ATI) and I attribute this to the work they do with me.
Greg put me back into my chair and wheeled me out. I saw Mike Morfitt on the way outside and I covered my bare knees and he laughed. He asked about the socks and I told him that it was “Wacky Sock Wednesday.” Greg put me back into my car (with a little difficulty because he’s A LOT taller than my Mom). I drove home excited that my lags were loosening up and having great convo with my aunt.