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Steven Whitson posted an update 2 years, 5 months ago

Hi everyone been awhile since i’ve been on here I am just getting resettled in a new town and trying to get a ramp put in been staying indoors staying safe as they say now day’s what a crazy world we live in
- John Connor replied 2 years, 5 months ago
  Hi Steven
  Welcome back.
  I’ve been the Co-Moderator on here since last summer – think we may have had a chat [yes, I’m a Londoner].
  It’s a different world – still it’s been good for the birds and pollution!
  Cheers John
- Ed Tobias replied 2 years, 5 months ago
  Hi Steven,
  
  Welcome back. It’s good to hear from you again. Stay safe, pal.
  
  Ed
Steven Whitson's profile was updated 3 years ago
Tammy and Steven Whitson are now friends 3 years ago
Steven Whitson started the topic Whittling from my Chair in the forum Let's Have Some Fun! 3 years, 6 months ago

So I started a new hobby whittling, I used to love woodworking but it was getting too hard and dangerous to use my saws so I slowly stopped woodworking and I miss it very much so I decided to take up whittling and it is a lot of fun whittling my grandchildren animals and things I will start calling myself whittling whit. lol
- Ed Tobias replied 3 years, 6 months ago
  
  Sounds like fun, Steven. But be careful. Knives are also sharp :-).
  
  Ed
Steven Whitson replied to the topic How have your MS symptoms changed over the years? in the forum Living With MS 3 years, 7 months ago

I used to walk in the year 1996 and hunt ride motorcycles very good and even run but I new I was slowing down because I was falling down all the time and getting mad at myself for being clumsy.I could not believe what was happening to me, about the year 2010 I was to the point of needing help to walk a few steps and using a walker and I hated it…[Read more]
Steven Whitson started the topic A wheelchair accessible van in the forum Durable Medical Equipment 3 years, 7 months ago

I am not a rich man by any means living on disability but the vehicle I have now is not right for my condition.My doctor does not think I should drive any more and my wife agreed with him and so do my boys well that is fine except I cannot get into the right side of the vehicle because I cannot lift my left leg into the vehicle and the back seat…[Read more]
Steven Whitson started the topic Restless leg syndrome or ms? in the forum Living With MS 3 years, 8 months ago

I have annoying aching feeling in my legs about every night and I was wondering if there was anyone else with this and what they do to relieve it.I used to get up and woodwork in my garage or just get up and move around.but now I just rub pain creme on them.
Steven Whitson replied to the topic Do you get dry mouth? in the forum Living With MS 3 years, 9 months ago

I used too but now that I am using a cpap it has gone away. It might be a lack of humidity in the room Ed my cpap uses water and I need to refill it every night because of the air being so dry in the room. That’s my two cents anyways.
- Ed Tobias replied 3 years, 9 months ago
  
  Thanks, Steven. I think that a lot of this may have to do with the lack of humidity in the bedroom. Although Florida’s humidity is generally high the condo we’re renting has a de-humidifier that runs with the A/C.
  
  Ed
Steven Whitson replied to the topic What inspires you? in the forum Living With MS 3 years, 9 months ago

I love playing the blues on my harmonica , I used to jam in rallies when I road my bike back in the day but now just for myself now and then, my dog Dusty loves howling along.
Steven Whitson replied to the topic Is it difficult for you to do daily tasks by yourself? in the forum Living With MS 3 years, 9 months ago

My daily workout is getting dressed in the morning and getting my shoes on is really hard since being in a hove around all day and just sitting all day my feat have swollen up like balloons it sucks. My computer keeps my mind busy and my hands at least but walking is a chore now day’s.
Steven Whitson started the topic Twice as many people with MS since DX'ed in 1996 in the forum Living With MS 3 years, 9 months ago

Can this really be true or are doctors just saying this because it is easier for them or is there something out there giving people MS? Because I am having a hard time believing this there was 500,000 when I was DX’ed in 1996 23 years ago.

Nearly 1 million people—more than twice the previously reported number—are living with MS, according to lan…[Read more]
Steven Whitson replied to the topic Is falling an issue for you? Is there anything you can do to help prevent them? in the forum Living With MS 3 years, 9 months ago

Yes it does but I have just found new work and hobbies to do
Steven Whitson replied to the topic Is falling an issue for you? Is there anything you can do to help prevent them? in the forum Living With MS 3 years, 9 months ago

I remember when my MS started before I was DX’ed falling in the woods hunting and falling at work over a crack in the cement floor and being so embarressed and that people are thinking I must be drunk or something but falling in the woods duck hunting with my buddies got bad when I fell with my shotgun and accidentally firing off a shot almost…[Read more]
Steven Whitson replied to the topic Are you over 55 and deciding if Ocrevus is right for you? in the forum MS Medications 3 years, 10 months ago

So I started on Ocrevus Monday Jan.21,2019 and all went fine with the first half infusion except for a little throat irritation, but I do feel like I have more energy to stand and walk even though I still need a walker and wheelchair to get around but I’ll take what I can get.
Steven Whitson replied to the topic Shower Chairs in a bathtub in the forum Durable Medical Equipment 4 years ago

I am sorry Ed but I could not figure out how to send pics through the private message but I did find both my chair and my bench seat through the google search
Steven Whitson replied to the topic Shower Chairs in a bathtub in the forum Durable Medical Equipment 4 years ago

okay I had to go and get a readout on my c-pap for my doc at my medical supply store and my wife went in for me and came back out with what I was thinking would work better than a chair and that would be this bench seat that fits across the bathtub so it would be easier for a person to grab and pull up each leg in and out of the tub at least it is…[Read more]
Steven Whitson replied to the topic What are you thankful for? in the forum Living With MS 4 years ago

I am thankful for my wife and family that understands what I am dealing with day to day, it has not been easy because I am a pain in the butt, my wife of 35 years and 22 years of that was after I was DX’ed has stuck by my side and I thank my lord and savior Jesus Christ.
Steven Whitson replied to the topic Do you brave the crowds and “Black Friday” shopping? in the forum Living With MS 4 years ago

not me I did go to a black Friday when I was still able to walk and never again I now wait for online deals.
Steven Whitson replied to the topic Has anyone tried a dual function transport wheelchair/walker combo? in the forum Durable Medical Equipment 4 years ago

No, I have not but thank you for the website Debi I like the prices of their equipment I am going to search there for scooters and ramps.
Steven Whitson replied to the topic Shower Chairs in a bathtub in the forum Durable Medical Equipment 4 years ago

I did check with medicaid and medicare and they gave me some numbers to call and they said they do not have anything like that or who to call about installing a walk in shower. Now I did find a contractor who said he would put one in for me and paying with medicare/medicaid so I got a prescription from my nero and the man came and took pics and t…[Read more]
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