My Baclofen Pump Maintenance

I had a baclofen pump implanted in my belly 4 years ago.  I have had great results maybe since I had taken baclofen pills for many many years. 

I was taking 80mg which is near the limit of 100mg, but after the pump it is only 57mcg of baclofen intermittently 24 hours a day.

It has relieved almost all spasticity which helps me to walk again with a walker.

The only maintenance is the pump has to be refilled every 6 months which means a big trip to Atlanta (happens to be tomorrow).  I take it serious since the results can be fatal if I do not get it refilled. 

Disclaimer:  I truly was relieved when Basic Home Infusion contacted me asking me to do a guest post on their blog.  Basic Home Infusion is the top nationwide intrathecal pump management service.  It is a relief to know of them since it could be very difficult to get to Atlanta twice a year for the rest of my life....all in all I have nothing to complain about!

Can You See The Lizard?

I was outside cutting some fresh flowers when I saw a green lizard move!

I jumped out of my skin then I got my phone out......

Amazing how well it blends in!  (top left if you need a hint:))

My Blog is on a Best Blogs List

My blog is on  Healthline.com:  Best MS Blogs of the Year!

I never started out to be a MS blog...... as you can tell with a title like I have! 

 If I had spent more than 2 minutes on the name of my blog back in 2008.......it could have been a little more creative.  

I was thinking I am not a writer so what would I want to tell the world?   Be thankful cause it could be worse in a heartbeat! 

Just look around....it don't take long to see someone in worse shape than you are.

My Patriotic Grandson

I might be stretching my grandsons patriotism just a little because he is touching my "Marine Mom" tag.....

Earlier He was driving his race car on my Smart car!  I said calmly "you can't drive your race car on granny's race car"!

Boys and their toy cars!

Happy Memorial Day!

world MS day

Today is World MS Day!   

I have had a great life despite battling MS for 37 years.....and it's possible for others also!

Remember you are stronger than MS!