I forgot a possible key factor in my update.

[Allen5280]

I was sitting down to dinner a short time ago. I realized I had forgotten to mention about the diet changes I have also incorporated into fighting this monster as well as Ocrevus. Over the last 6 months or so I had been changing some of the foods I had once preferred from articles I had read about MS and nutrition. Less fat, less sodium, etc. I saw a cool video posted on here by kdali a short time ago that was right on those lines with even more good stuff. I have cut out red meat except once a month and drastically reduced my saturated fat and sodium intake. I have also been incorporating ground flaxseed into my diet to up my omega 3s. Here for example is dinner I made tonight a honey mustard chicken breast and veggies all sprinkled with flaxseed. It takes getting used to the less sodium but I am getting to where I like it and many things eaten elsewhere are way to salty. I had never noticed it like that before. Dinner was yummmm! I thought about this maybe being an importaint factor.

God bless

Allen

P.s. eating alot more fish as well.

[kdali]

Awesome!! 🎉

Our Kroger (same as Ralph's) has wild salmon for around $7 in the frozen section, for 4 filets. It's super tasty when glazed with a little mustard and maple syrup.

Hit me up if you want some MS friendly meal ideas! It's funny how quickly your food preferences can change.

[Allen5280 in reply to kdali]

It is kind of crazy how quickly they change. I think that part of it for me that helps is knowing I am doing everything humanly possible to combat this affliction. With all the things working against us I can look anyone in the eye and say I'm doing everything possible. I am doing everything in my power to get myself back and going so I am no longer a disability. Never have I been a recipient of welfare until now. I have exausted all possible resources of my own and I am fighting with everything I have, everything I am, to climb back up. I can look myself in the mirror and respect the man looking back at me. There is a sense of satisfaction when I am choosing things that I didn't find tasty. For it may help improve my life and overall self worth, which has been decimated due to MS.

[kdali in reply to Allen5280]

Right?! OMS really spoke me with their "whatever it takes" approach. I have built myself a little routine out of their research and recommendations, as well as a few others. Knowing that, not just at the time I take medicine, from the start to finish of my day I have done things to promote wellness and delay disability is very liberating and empowering! That's quite a gift to be given when facing a disease that was hopeless not that long ago. You deserve that respect, and I have faith that you will keep climbing! 🎉

[Allen5280 in reply to kdali]

Thank you

[WAshingtongirl]

I'm impressed! What time is dinner tomorrow, Allen5280 ? Congrats on all you've accomplished!! 💕

[Allen5280 in reply to WAshingtongirl]

Thank you WAshingtongirl and anywhere between 5 and 6pm unseen something unusual manifests itself. 😆

[WAshingtongirl in reply to Allen5280]

Is chocolate on your diet? If so, I'll bring dessert! 😁

[jimeka]

Allen5280 you can come and be my personal chef! Does the flax seed already come ground or do you have it in a grinder like salt? Keep up the good diet, and keep us posted, blessings Jimeka 🦋 🌈

[Allen5280 in reply to jimeka]

Well, I think the taxi fare across the pond would be a little stretch for me... especially every day around dinner time. 😂 I have a friend that brought me the ground flaxseed and it was preground. I didn't know if I would like it so my original plan was to get some flaxseed oil. Since a gift was bestowed I decided to give it a whirl. It actually do sent have a big flavor to it but I do really like it on my salt and butter free veggies... Helps give them a slight bit more flavor. I hardly notice it on the honey mustard chicken. The only thing I put in my chicken was a little black pepper on the chicken breasts. Then some raw honey and yellow mustard with a little smoked paprika and about a teaspoon of malt vinegar. Then when everything is done sprinkle it with the ground flaxseed. It's rather simple actually.

[jimeka in reply to Allen5280]

Thank you but why aren't you asleep. It's 6 in the morning here, do you play chess? I have just been introduced to Word by a good friend. You already may know about it, it's like scrabble and you play via the internet. I haven't won a game yet but it certainly gets the brain cogs working. Blessings Jimeka 🦋 🌈

[Allen5280 in reply to jimeka]

I do play chess. I had not for quite some time. I mad a friend here locally that has MS. He likes to play and got me started Playing again. I got my set out for another of my friends that wanted to play me as well. I just didnt put it up. I found one benefitto having a neurological condition with cognitive and memory issues. If you look at the photo and wonder why I have a plastic hook on the table is that it reminded me which side turn it is. I make a move, walk away come back later when I have completely forgotten what was going on and make a move from the other side. Yes, I play myself. 😂 Positive side: I never loose Negative side: I never win. My opponent is a sneaky sneaky challenging player! Some of the toughest games I have ever played and often last a week or more.... 🤣

[jimeka in reply to Allen5280]

Well if you ever feel like a game of scrabble on line, we can set it up. I rarely go beyond 4 letter words, but I can keep a game going and it makes the brain think and plus you can come back to the same game when you remember. Lol 😂

[Allen5280 in reply to jimeka]

Does it have spell checker? Cause I seem to have some issues so I would probably be limited to 4 letter words and do I get to pick my tiles facing up? I think that would be a fair handicap!!! LoL 😆

[jimeka in reply to Allen5280]

It tells you when the word is unacceptable. I get that a lot! Frustration comes to mind!

[erash in reply to Allen5280]

Allen5280 flax oil can go rancid quickly

Better to grind in a coffee grinder

I have one dedicated to flax seeds

[Doubled51]

Looks pretty darn good to me. Lol. Kjep up the good work my friend. We need every tool we can find to fight this monster we live with. Good bless.

Donnie.

[Allen5280 in reply to Doubled51]

Thank you Donnie, every little thing makes such a profound impact when dealing with this affliction. As a former pilot and flight instructor no two flights were ever the same. Every little difference in tempature, pressure, density altitude and weight has an effect on the situation. I have come across enough information trying to study this affliction that all the things I can do and change. To reduce any problem, pain, Anxiety weakness and stress. Is only going to make things a little better. It all adds up, it all matters. God bless you as well my friend.

Allen

[Doubled51 in reply to Allen5280]

I can relate to the anxiety stress and weakness. This move on in the process of doing is absolutelykicking my butt. My Neuro Friday wanted me to have an MRI Saturday because he suspected an exberation was happening due to my anxiety stress and weakness. Well the first appt I can get is Aug 1st. So in the meantime I am totally wiped out during the biggest job I've done in my life. After 23 years my wife has collected more total junk than most people could believe in their wildest dream and wants to keep it all. We have to be out of our house by 9:30 in the morning but we have the last load ready to go as soon as we sign the papers so praise God the worst part is over. I'm physically and mental wiped out but my their is light at the end of the tunnel and I am so happy this part is done. Now all we have to do is get thru this closing at 9:30 and be 80 miles up the road and close on our new place at 3:30 this afternoon and unload set up for the next month or so. Lol. At least I hope we are done in a month. Lol. But it's done hill now I pray because I'm so totally wiped out that I couldn't make it another step up hill. I've pushed so much it's gonna take awhile to recover. This monster has totally positively punched me till I'm knocked out cold.

[Allen5280 in reply to Doubled51]

I understand exactly where your coming from. I had to sell my home and liquidate last year. The Lord gave me the strength to get through it as he does everyday. It was a huge job. I didn't realize how much stuff I had actually accumulated and had no where to go with it. I went from 2000sqf and 4 acres. (alot of yard equipment) to a travel trailer. It's a huge undertaking for someone perfectly healthy, let alone someone struggling day to day, moment by moment. I applaud you my friend. I am relieved to hear you have reached your summet of an everest expedition. I pray your recovery is swift and get through your MRI. Hope everything turns out ok and just pushing yourself a little hard and not a relapse.

Rest well

Allen

[Doubled51 in reply to Allen5280]

Thanks. Starting to get a little better. I'm finally getting around today but it has been a struggle for sure. I've accomplished basically zero since the closing. Got my recliner and finally got my tv service yesterday so now I can survive. Still no internet or phone service except when we are out chasing necessities but it's gonna get better. AT&T does not provide very good phone service in this area. Very poor cell and no land line. So I'll check in with all as travel permits. Lol. God bless and keep all. Thanks for all the encouragement and prayers from all.

[Juleigh21 in reply to Doubled51]

You're almost there Donnie Doubled51 ! Once you're out of your house and had settlement the worst is definitely behind you! Set up your bed find your meds and maybe a few things in the kitchen and then rest!!! The race is over and you won! 👍

[ssdw1958]

Funny picture you brought up changing your diet. I saw something about changing my diet. I did see that red meat should be less what is on your

[Allen5280 in reply to ssdw1958]

I am cutting red meet intake, I have increased potassium quite a bit through food. I eat alot of salads. I have had to cut out citric acid due to a hereditary allergy so my favorite strawberries give me hives just looking at them. So limits some fruit. Bread very rarely, red meat rarely, steamed freeh veggies, chicken and fish. And ground flaxseed sprinkled on foods after they are cooked.

[erash]

Allen5280

Yay! Good food is good medicine!

I use a coffee bean grinder to grind my flax seed.

[sallyscharff]

I changed my diet to mostly fruits & vegetables (still eat fish & eggs) and I have never felt better! Dr. Joel Fuhrman's Eat to Live nutritarian diet made a wonderful difference in my life!

[Allen5280 in reply to sallyscharff]

I think my diet is helping me as well.

[Mrkk]

I recently watched a documentary on Netflix which was talking about all different kinds of meat. I guess fish has a lot of mercury in it which can be bad for you. Chicken also I guess is no better. I have recently cut all meat out of my diet and now I'm doing no Dairy. Pretty much a vegan