WALKING 10 MONTHS AFTER IV STEROIDS: Gardening | Exercise | Pain | Weakness | Memory | MS | NMOSD
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- čas přidán 24. 09. 2020
- Hi Everybody, I've just thrown a few nice clips together which we filmed on Sunday 20th 2020 and made them into a video. It's turned out quite nice, hope you enjoy.
I'd be very interesting in anybody commenting on my walking at the moment, thanks. And, as always I'm very interested in any comparisons to your own walking.
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I am so glad to hear that you are feeling better!! It is nice to see you up and walking and still can smile 😊 Praying you continue like this! Your last video, you were so down and sounded so hopeless. But this time, you look and sound much better 😊 You and Teresa are the most cutest couple🥰💕 That in itself is something to smile about!! Take care both of you! Until next time... your friend Kelly from the USA 🇺🇸 😘
Thanks Kelly, always nice to hear from our friends in the States 🇺🇸 .. I’ve been feeling a little bit better this last few days, so I’m glad that reflected and is coming across in the videos. Teresa is awesome, she’s my world. Take care. x
Dear Neil, Dear Teresa, your garden is so pretty! And much eork also. I do have a big garden and it needs a lot of work, but looks great and gives me the relaxing area I need to calm down on bad days. Great to see the meds you get are helping. And also great to see you out in the sunshine with coffee and some sweets from Teresa! So nice to see you as a couple! I am still having lots of pain and spasms in my legs which makes standing up from a chair or the couch almost impossible and so painful. The first steps are still wobbly and shaky and very slow. MY walking distance has decreased to not more than 5 steps (with a cane or walker). I am sad and hopeless, cause my neurologist denies steroids during the pandemich which could mean 1 year or more without steroids in the wirst case scenario. Well, I can't do anything against it, but argue with her and hope she is having a good day. I am in quarantien. I do not go our in public since End of March. There is noc risk of getting infected with Covid-19. But still she is not willing to let me have steroids. Cross your fingers for me. my next appointment is October 26. Have a good time both of you, best regards, Britta
Ahh Britta, it's so good to hear from you but when Teresa read out your message to me we were both so saddened to hear that your having a hard time at the moment. As you know, I KNOW what it's like to go downhill and get worse knowing the ONLY thing that will make me better is the IV Steroids. I think they have the same effect on you as they do me, and they pick you up, reduce pain and improve mobility etc.. generally give you back a little bit of quality of life. It INFURIATES me that the Dr's are playing God and refuse to give you this life altering treatment. This happened to me also, but not because of Covid. On my birthday back in 2018 I started with 3 days of consecutive IV steroids, immediately I felt better but then they continued to leave me for 14 months with nothing, I asked my MS nurse many times to have the steroids but the answer was always NO because they never considered me as having a relapse. They say they only offer IV Steroids for relapses. It's so ANNOYING though that there is a drug that does wonders for me (and you) but they refuse it. So sorry.
How did I miss this latest video!
Very pleased to see that although you are still struggling Neil, you're outbin the garden, and enjoying the sun.
Please to hear that you've devised your own exercise routine. It will help you. I know this from personal experience, as I'm involved in a CP Movement Challenge at the moment. I'm using my cruches to get about more. I'm finding that because of the Challenge, I am happier than I've been for a long time. Obviously we are all different as human beings, and it's important that we manage to do what we can do. Some days are better than others.
Your garden looks really nice, and I totally get what you mean about wanting to finish what you start, rather than ask for help.
I never doubted that Teresa would make you a cappuccino.
You're doing great Neil. Never forget it mate. 😎
You missed one of my videos!! How indeed did that happen Mr Dean!! lol 😉 Kidding of course. Thanks for your kind message Dean. I have to say the CP Movement Challenge sounds something to really get your teeth into and keep you focused. Good on you, and I hope you continue to enjoy this. A little birdy tells me your 50 today, just thought I'd wish you a Happy Birthday on here as well. Have a FANTASTIC day my friend.
Just thought I’d pester you two a little more Neil! I hope you are doing ok. I know cooler weather is better for you..and you are certainly getting that over there. As you know I’ve been waiting for my hip replacement..well in the interim my hands and right thumb became even more painful than ever...and cutting a long story of several visits to hospitals and specialist I was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. In both hands! According to the tests the left was worst, but gave me less pain, while the right was less damaged but being my dominant hand was..blooming painful. Neurosurgeon agreed I’ll need both hands once I have my hip done, so casually told me he’d do BOTH hands on the Friday. That was Monday! So here I am one week post surgery and hands are really sore, the right doesn’t like whatever cruel thing has been done to it and and makes me swear a lot...due to sudden zinging pains ! Oh joy. Davis cuts up my food. I drink through a straw - even tea as I can only lift my espresso cup! Stitches out on the 6th November...Life can be such a yes, pain! Again much love to you both from Portugal 🇵🇹💖💝💖
Hey Susan, sounds like you are continuing to go through the wars .. and now your hands!. I suppose I can understand where the surgeon is coming from, being able to regain strength in your hands prior to having your hip done. Didn't give you much notice though. Apparently there is a very narrow gap for a nerve to travel though into the hand and over time it gets a bit squashed causing pain, the surgery expands the gap somehow. I expect the pain you're experiencing post surgery will be swelling, so once that subsides you should start to feel much better. I know somebody who recently had this surgery and seems to be ok now.
Teresa and I are ok I guess, quite a lot has happened (with me) but I've not made a video recently as I'm just not feeling very motivated. I always try to keep up with comments on my channel though.
Take care - Neil & Teresa. 💞💞
Hi Neil, I have to pace myself as well with most daily tasks, do a bit , then sit and rest , before doing a bit more !! It’s annoying at times , but it’s what we sometimes have to do I suppose. Well done for tackling those gardening jobs , give yourself a pat on the back . Glad to hear you’re feeling better , and having good days with less pain. Say hi to Teresa , take care both, Grace
Hi Grace, and thank you for that. Yes, I tend to be sitting and resting more than doing the actual garden but it's the only way I can get anything done. It is annoying, but we just have to listen to our bodies don't we. I will indeed say Hi to Teresa, she reads all the comments anyway. Best to you - Neil.
The core exercises really help..I was told these would help .I got a mini cycle too .so can do that sitting.helps me relax and other.id be lost without my huge garden.luckily got it to a low mantainace garden before my troubles.pots are my saviour.lots of lovely areas.im glad you had the sunshine.. sharing that rain now.heres hoping you have more good days coming.ive never seen you look so tired...in pain,and I don't like to say that as you cope so well ,and always upbeat ,regardless.huge hugs and love to you both ♥️🤗
Thanks! Yes, I've found the core exercises really do help albeit a tiny bit with the balance and walking. Yep, been feeling a bit tired just lately, but I have in fact had a bit more sleep than usual, and a touch less pain. So lets hope the trend continues. Hugs and much love to you also. 💞
@@NeilBradleyMS glad to hear that.💪
How delighted to see you out in the garden! Steroids do give us a boost. I know Teresa is thrilled to see you and making chuckles!
Thanks Avril, and lovely to hear from you. Yes it's nice to get out in the garden, bit of a chilly one today though.. certainly know we're in Autumn now. I hope you are well.
I planted garlic today in my little garden. And will harvest the squash over the next few days, however like you I suffer then with pain and weakness. Neil the core exercise is great! I do them too. Take care.
So wonderful to see you outside in the garden. You look so much better with a glow to your skin. Nothing like some fresh air, Vitamin D & nature all around. Does Tree know yet that you recorded her singing you cheeky devil!!!! Ha ha ... She has such a beautiful voice ... I could imagine her singing songs in Church! She does spoil you! Cappuccino & a chocolate snack! Lots of 💖 to you two lovebirds! 🐦 🐦
Hi Susannah, yes being outside brings me back to life! Even though I find it difficult with my mobility. Teresa didn't know I was recording her until I showed her the video lol .. I'm not kidding, she sings all day long and I absolutely love to hear her because to me it tells me how happy she is. I always know when she's not feeling well because it's too quiet! Much love to you from the both of us 💞
Bless you
You look so tired ,it was interesting to see you walk with your stick its exactly like my walking.
Teresa is a beautifully lovely lady.
Kind and compassionate.
Take care
Thank you Michelle, that's kind of you to say. Yes, I like to demo my walking on my videos regularly if I can. I think it's important for people to be able to compare me to themselves, plus it makes them feel not quite so alone with the mobility issues knowing somebody else is also having the same problems. Teresa is my rock, I feel so lucky to have her. Look after yourself.
Great to see you both again. I had my coffee with you while watching.
Hi Michelle, and how lovely ☕ I hope all is well with yourself.
How wonderful. I’d not be able to get down on the ground/floor now. I mopped the house this week and couldn’t move for two days. Your walking- - you’re doing so well. My good days are few and far between. Well done. When the small of my back is bad my stability, balance and gait are awful. Neurological illnesses suck !!!!! I detest my brain. Tree’s got a fab voice & is such a sweet chickadee . Big hugs to you both. 💖🦘🐨 Andrea ☕️
Thanks Andrea, it’s the muscles in the small of my back also that give me the most serious grief!! I’m with you there. Sending hugs right back there to you 💞
Looking good my friend and probably better than those days have passed. Hope you are well Neil and Theresa and you are progressing better than last time we talked. As we press on with the battle that wages against us. It has been good with me and it has been somewhat perplexing since I have been having cognitive issues with forgetfulness and m8splacing things. But my neurologist has assured me that they always have new medications that help. I hate that reassurance because it is experimental. Whatever works, works. But dizziness has subsided and still looking for a mate to have for communication and help. Pray for me. Hope you and Theresa are moving forward and staying positive. Love you both. See you on the back sie and talk soon.
Hi Bodhi, and thanks. This video is a few months old now and a lot has changed in recent weeks. I seem to be getting lots more pain, and my mobility seems to be worsening what seems to be almost on a daily basis. I hope the cognitive issues improve for you. Take it easy friend. 🙏
I always look forward to seeing a new video from you and Your sweet wife popping up in my notifications. I’m so happy to see you up walking and feeling some better. She is a star, she is good to you. I have my own star as my hubby is very good to me as well. We are blessed. Thank you for sharing a glimpse of your life with us.
Hello! How lovely to hear from you, I'm not sure that we've spoken before.. Thank you so much for your kind words, yes my wife Teresa is my rock and soul mate.. we are so lucky to have found each other (30 years ago). Even as I type this message we are apart (she is in town) and we're missing each other, how soppy is that eh! But it's so true, we feel so blessed. Your Husband sounds like a real star!!, it's amazing that we have such understand partners isn't it.
Well, I've just had a cheeky look at your channel and you have some videos that look VERY interesting to me. I'm going to subscribe to you and spend some time watching some.
Take care - Neil.
Neil Bradley MS I have watched all of your videos but I’m not sure if I had commented before or not. I found you about a year ago and spent time watching your previous videos and watch the new ones when you upload them. I’ve followed your journey and I’m so sorry for all you’ve endured. oh I think soppy is good. It is a true blessing to have such a great relationship and I’m so glad that you and Your lovely wife have one another. Yes my husband is a star as well and I’m very thankful. Thank you for visiting my channel and taking time to watch my videos. I am planning to begin uploading videos more frequently. I will be uploading a video with more details hopefully tomorrow or the following day. I look forward to staying in touch with you.
Hello Neil, you look alot better than you did on your last video and I hope you continue to feel better everyday,you deserve it my friend. I read a couple of the comments from a couple of viewers and they mentioned winter being around the corner. I live in upstate New York we are fair game for alot of snowy weather,although pretty can get old pretty quickly. Best wishes to both you and Teresa. Your friend, Robert
Thanks Robert, it's currently very Autumnal here in the UK .. we woke up to a very chilly morning, the sun is shining though which is always a lovely thing. In fact Autumn is my favourite season, I love the different colours and to see the leaves falling from the trees. Wow! Fair game for some snow where you are, and already!
@@NeilBradleyMS no danger of snow for awhile here. In fact we're expecting summer like weather this weekend before temperatures drop back to more seasonal levels. We generally don't worry too much about winter here until November. That being said I was wondering what kind of weather you have to deal with during the winter months? Always great to hear from you and even though we've never personally met I feel like you and Teresa are great friends almost extended family even. Be well friend.
Hi Robert, well in answer to your question our winter months in recent years haven't really been too bad. They are cold with temps ranging from as low as around -5 to +8 or +10, and although I like to see some snow it's quite rare. We get more of the wind and rain type weather over here. But occasionally we also wake up to the lovely cold crisp sunny morning which, as long as the central heating is on I quite like. Best to you.
ive been thinking and praying for you two. I hope things are not worsening. I miss your smiles and your bantering. Hugs.
Thanks Michelle, that’s kind of you to say. We aren’t too bad, currently going through another lockdown here in the UK for four weeks. I’ve not been to good this last couple of weeks in all honesty, which consequently has an impact on my motivation, hence no videos. It’s nice to hear from you and thank you for checking in, we really appreciate it. 🤗
Hello, you two. It is lovely to be outside in your garden for a little bit. I had a cup of coffee as well. My husband and I have been working in our garden getting the plants cleaned up for autumn. I have earned the name "bush wacker" since I enjoy cutting bushes back into shape. I have pain in my legs and torso pain to deal with but do enjoy being outside. I'm trying to get a small dog to keep me walking so my leg muscles stay strong, Thanks for the video chat.
Hello Bush Wacker😉, great to hear from you once again. Even though being outside can be difficult, it’s also therapeutic isn’t it. Lovely idea about the dog 🐶
I love your video's Neil 😁 enjoy the weather, its gonna be winter real soon🤗
Thank you Lita, well we are in Autumn now and we are already having rather chilly temps. Winter is peeping round the corner for sure.
Keep moving Neil, I have to get up and do something about every 15mins or I stiffine up
You are a tough guy Neil. Bless your heart. 💜
Thank you Maria, I try my best despite the difficult challenges I face daily. Blessing to you also. 💞
It's good to see you in better spirits Neil.
Thanks Paul.
Hi Neil- well done for getting out in the garden.! Your kitchen work out sounds great. Your walking looks so good! Better than mine! Hi to Teresa- best wishes 🤗
Thanks Nic, hey we'll have to have race ;-) I'm better with a stick or crutch, but without, that little stretch on the video is about all I can manage without holding on. I realised when watching myself I made it look easy, but it sure isn't. Hope you're doing well. Take care.
Hello I love your channel and your videos are such a big help. I was watching one last night and you spoke about "the knives out". I thought I should share as I actually found a way to stop that for me because when it happens I feel like I am being stabbed in the shoulders repeatedly and my arms were dying and going to fall off but I haven't had to deal with that since I stopped eating peanuts and peanut butter and sunflower seeds which are just as bad though they affect my legs more with burning and heaviness. After learning this I have been trying to maintain a lectin free diet. Lectins are in most foods (tomatoes, brown rice, corn, most things with seeds eg: green pepper skin and seeds... we are very sensitive) and are in a huge amount of foods recommended for an ms diet so many don't know they are eating food that hurts them. You can see Dr. Gundry on youtube explain inflammation and lectins, lectins and autoimmune disorders and he has daily videos on how to incorporate not eating these into your life. I have found myself being able to function again and to stop debilitating pain attacks. One of the most important things I have found is that most of my excruciating pain will happen within an hour and a half of eating food I can't handle or being around some type of toxin that I can't handle. I hope this helps. You're both really awesome!
Hi there, thank you for your message and your very kind words. I too have noticed for a very long time that my pain will ALWAYS increase after eating a meal. And, like no doubt you have also noticed different foods have different effects on pain. Back in 2007 when my symptoms first start, every time after eating a meal my hands would start to burn, and my finger tips would feel like they're pumped up and so very painful. Today eating a meal brings on a condition called "Uhthoff's Phenomenon", which worsens my mobility and weakens me further albeit temporarily. I'd like to thank you very much for bringing your discovery about Lectins to my attention, I'm going to do some research on them as it certainly sounds interesting. As much as I like peanuts I rarely eat them, but I've just done a bit of a Google on Lectins as I didn't know what they were. So they are a type of protein found in lots of food, including things like milk and certain vegetables etc, very interesting and it's good to be aware of them. I'm so pleased you're having some great success with your diet, which in turn is having a positive effect on your pain and hopefully improved mobility as well. Lovely to hear from you - Neil
Nice to see you both, your looking well and I like the beard 😁 good to see you moving around mate. Keep. It up. 😁🧡
Hi Ian, and thanks.. yep keep trying to exercise and move around, it helps by being outside, bit chilly today though. Very Autumnal. Hope your well.
Hello my friends. 😀👋
I know how you feel, when I enter that mood I call it "hibernating", there's usually some cheesecake or pastries involved 😁
Exercising was a big thing for me last year but, I injured my back and my abdomen muscles. It was a slow recovery and I feared getting hurt again. As a result, I strayed so much that I don't know how to start again, specially during this pandemic. I too need to be really disciplined. Having a serious Accountability Coach could help me to be more aware of not only what I'm not doing but it helps me to be motivated as I concentrate on my progress. It's a hard place to be when I used to be that "go to person" and now I need the help but no one can help. Figures 🤷🏻♀️ But, enough about me.
It's always a treat to see you both smiling. Please let us know more. I for one have learnt a great deal from your videos. It's been a blessing.
Sending you both a big hug. 💖
And yes, Teresa is a cool person! 😉🙂
Hello Jay, I'm terribly sorry to hear that you injured your back and abdomen muscles and I can well imagine how much of a slow recovery this must have been for you. I know how it can knock your confidence also, hopefully you're feeling much better now and you can slowly build yourself back up!
Thank you also for your kind words, I'm super pleased that you've been able to learn a lot from our videos because that is my only wish, to be able to help people such as yourself. It's great to have you on board Jay.
Much love and hugs to you, from the both of us 💞
Glad you out in the garden feeling bit better x
Thanks Susan 💞
Glad you are feeling a better!
Thank you!
I notice that after you did a few min of gardening your thoughts were more focused. You were sort of drifty before but after weeding for a few minutes you seemed sharper. I'm glad you are getting treatment. I'm iffy on my own. Hugs to you both!
Thanks J, yeah! I do find the garden very therapeutic.
@@NeilBradleyMS I think your enjoyment and the activity helps stimulate your body so that you are clearer headed. Do you find your energy rises a bit after that?
I find the next day my energy is usually better as a rule the next day.
@@NeilBradleyMS Outstanding! I find that something I enjoy can boost my energy for a bit. If I do too much I am alright for a day or two and then I crash.
I watched this video about a day ago, so I don’t remember if you mentioned what I’m about to talk about, but I know it has come up between us recently. I’m talking about what I think you’ve called a concrete block in your lower back.
I think I may know what you’re talking about, but it’s new to me or new to me again. Since my mobility has improved, I’ve been able to use that part of my body a lot more. I pretty much didn’t use it at all for at least two years, since I haven’t stood up in over two years. I’ve spent almost all my time laying down on the couch, and I spent the rest of my time in a sitting position, with a backrest absorbing much of my weight above the hips.
Anyway, I’ve found that I can stretch that area pretty good by laying face-down on my bed and pushing up my chest, with the hips still contacting the bed. It’s like bending over backwards, which of course I can’t do because I can’t stand up.
Hi Ryan, yes I describe the stiff and spastic muscles in my back as concrete because to me that's pretty much how it feels like. I would say they are one of the primary reasons why my mobility has been soooo bad over the last year or so. I describe in detail in my previous video "SLEEP DEPREVATION" how they effect me, and talk about their vital role in not only standing but also balancing and walking as well.
It might be good to focus a little bit on these muscles for yourself, as well as your core muscles (if possible). It's only when things started to go wrong for me, that is when I realised how different groups of muscles actually WORK together in SYNC. For an able bodied person, they wouldn't even notice because everything just WORKS. It's when things start to go wrong, you notice how things go OUT of sync.
Now that I'm actually on a small amount of medication to treat this (Clonazepam) and I'm taking opioids for the pain, I feel my mobility has improved a bit because these muscles seemed to have 'softened' a little.
Hope your doing well.
Yeah, I don’t know if people realize how important their core muscles are. I know it’s become a popular term the last several years, but I know almost everyone has never experienced the importance of core muscles how you and I have.
I never thought about how important they are until mine were mostly gone. Before the last year or so, when I had some leg muscles, it became easy for me to understand how important the core muscles are. Particularly at times like in my latest video where I show a small improvement in my ability to walk each day (July 2018). When I’m on my feet beside that fence, you can see how wobbly I am. That’s all because I’m trying to keep the top half of my body from falling over. If you can’t hold up the top half of your body, you can’t use your legs (to walk), regardless of how strong your legs may be.
I know benzos do a really good job in that department, but be aware that they also cause weakness, which can complicate things if you’re already weak enough. It’s why benzos are one of the three types of pharmaceutical I’m willing to take, but it’s also why I’d take them very conservatively if I could actually get any prescribed.
The butt muscles are really important, too. Lay on your back and start bridging. Pay attention to your butt muscles.
That’s the same motion you have to make to stand up. I guess that means I’ll probably be able to bridge whenever I can stand up. Or maybe right before it. Right now it’s not even fun trying.
Aimless Ryan Yep, agreed. I try and do five squats twice a day if I can which help strengthen the Glute muscles. Usually I’m not strong enough to do them a second time. Just don’t have the energy sometimes.
About five years ago, for several months, I used to go to the YMCA and walk 2 or 3 miles around the track with my walker five times a week. After busting my ass for months, I never really made any progress. Which is why I know the videos I make that show progress every day or whatever are important.
When I can make more progress in one day than I can make in five months, by working considerably less during that day, I call that a win. I’ve experienced both of those things. I want that to happen again, and I want that to happen to other people, too. And it should. And I think it will happen to me as long as I keep getting treatment. It’ll be slower unless I get the dosage I’ve asked for five times, but it’ll happen.
I can’t show a lot of progress yet, and sometimes I wonder if it’s not gonna happen like I expected, but I also know things are not the same as it was before I got my prescription changed. Which is evident in the fact that I’ve made 30 or 40 videos since the end of June. I couldn’t have done that before getting my prescription changed. Which is why I didn’t. In addition to lots of other reasons.
I think the biggest reason why I’m not showing the progress I expected is because OxyContin really did steal all my muscles. It takes leg muscles and butt muscles to stand up, and I just don’t have them. I’m trying really hard to get them back, but it’s hard to do when you can’t really move. It would be a lot different if these muscles were just weak enough to keep me from standing, but they’re a lot worse than that. I keep trying. I’ll get there.
So great you got outside
Thanks Christine.
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Hello Neil and Teresa, I hope you guys are doing alright with all the mess that's going in the world right now. I feel so bad because I lost your email address so I hope by the grace of God you read this so we can catch up. Hugs to you both and I hope you're doing well.
Hi there glad the steroids let you have some gardrning time . You were able yo kick up your heels a bit. Ive had shingles on my face. You dont want that its really a bear to deal with. Good luck in the future. Ill be watching for you two.
Hi Sondra, and thanks. I hope the shingles clear up quickly for you! I friend recently had this and it was extremely painful, but it did clear up. So hang in there and take it easy for a while.
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Have you been able to get any sleep?
Hi Christine, my sleep has improved slightly just recently. I’m quite sure the warm weather (at the time of recording) was significantly responsible for worsening of pain, mobility and ultimately sleep. Thank you for asking.
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Hello Neil and Teresa, I hope you guys are doing alright with all the mess that's going in the world right now. I feel so bad because I lost your email address so I hope by the grace of God you read this so we can catch up. Hugs to you both and I hope you're doing well.
Hey Robert, good to hear from you. We are doing okay thank you, well you know as well as can be. I'm afraid I've not been feeling very motivated, hence no videos recently.. not sure when the next one will be. My email is "neil.bradley@hotmail.com". I hope all is well with your good self. Best - Neil.
@@NeilBradleyMS Great to hear from you Neil and thankyou so much for getting back to me. I haven't heard anything from you and Teresa and was getting a little worried with the way the covid has been spiking around the world. Also there's been a big uproar here in the states with the elections. I hope you're doing okay and when you feel up to it my email is urer703@gmail.com. We can talk further through email. Thankyou again friend.