Time to fish or cut bait, isn't that how the saying goes? The house needs a makeover nearly as badly as I do! Can't do it all, but I can sit on a chair and do some of it. I was a good painter once upon a time, big deal the hand and arm I used kind of hangs at my side like a limp noodle, I got another one! The reason for the fish/bait remark is the left arm is coming on like gangbusters, if I wait too long I'll have to hold the brush in my teeth. I also have 2 adult children living home, a lot of my sitting will be in a directors chair, time they learn this sort of thing. Now to add color, tired of white and cream!
Let's talk about the left side of my body for a minute. I was fortunate to be able to do most things as well or better left handed. Could hit a ball a mile, shoot a basketball, catch and throw a lacrosse ball, only thing I couldn't do was throw left handed. I even switched and carried my service weapon left handed the last few years I worked. Here's my problem, what do I do when the left arm joins the limp noodle team? I'd be a little more than lying if I said I wasn't just a bit scared, because I am terrified! By the way, the left leg is doing the same thing, starting to drag, getting that feeling deep inside. Can't explain it all too well, like a buzzing that goes all the way to the bone? Buckle up, the ride's about to get bumpy!
3 comments:
Andy, I'm in the same boat. I trained my non-dominant left hand to pick up the slack when my right one died on me. Now, I'm noticing the weakness extending to my left side, also. I really don't know how I'll handle it if I lose it. I try not to dwell on it.
Muff - I'm terrified what happens when that is my everyday normal, and it is coming on quickly!
awb
My dominant right side became half way noodled about 20 years ago...and thankfully the left side took over. I understand your worries but I hope the MS will stop...btw you have a pretty wife
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