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Headache, Pain

Who knew Celebrex works for migraines?

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I have been fighting one of my worst headaches/migranes ever all day! I really did try everything to get some relief… I laid on the couch moaning in pain as I waited for Tylenol and Aleve to kick in.

I am seriously loving the fact that my migraine is totally gone now after taking Celebrex. Apparently, it is prescribed off-label for migraine prevention in people. It was the only thing that stopped my migraine today – I only wish I had taken it the moment I woke up, instead of trying Aleve and Tylenol. I had to wait for 8 hours after taking the Aleve since you can’t Celebrex at the same time as another NSAID.

I was originally taking it to prevent the side-effects from my Avonex shots. So, I was only taking it once a week. Well, now since I stopped my Avonex, I have leftover Celebrex, which I took for the first time today for something totally unrelated to my Avonex headaches.

Exercise

Zumba class!

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Before February 8th, I couldn’t walk without a limp, couldn’t walk backwards, would lose my balance constantly, had spasms in my legs, had bone-crushing fatigue, and and would have never thought about working out, much less taking a Zumba class.

I was kicking my legs, spinning around in circles, swinging my hips, and jumping backwards for 60 minutes!!! It was brutal! I started tearing up when it was over – not because I was in pain, but because I actually did it! I wasn’t very graceful, because I still have some residual weakness in my hips on my left side and that leg fatigues easily, but at least now I have a chance at beginning to strengthen it.

My legs are absolute jello right now. I think I was probably the least graceful and least sexy Zumba-er they had ever seen!

Disability, Exercise, Nutrition

Exercise the ms away

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I’m trying to exercise and diet my Multiple Sclerosis away into remission. I am feeling better and more energetic with better diet and exercise overall.

I have pseudo-Swanked before a few times, but never stayed rigid to it. I am now determined to be strict with it.

I started Swanking today. Made a superb oven baked chicken tonight – no fat, no oil. I already have my Swank friendly lunch packed for work tomorrow.

I completed a 30 minute workout tonight! I actually accomplished 200 crunches and am looking to get up to 500 a night. Also, I’m working on getting some legs that I can proudly show off this summer. If this keeps going well, I may try my hand at jogging on a treadmill and maybe a bit of P90X stuff. Who knows?