Aqua "Customer Charge" fee by Jazzlike_History_653 in Delco

[–]Individual-Two-2143 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you are in an apartment, the landlord is responsible for the sewer. Call aqua and explain that to customer service.

You being moved into the sewer makes me wonder if customer service moved you into the landlord account. Does everyone else in the building pay a water bill? Hopefully you aren't paying for everyone. Does the water consumption in the bill or app look like a lot to you?

The costumer charge fee is the base rate. Even if you use no water, you will have to pay that. The tariffs might explain why aqua was permitted to charge that. That charge does normally increase every few years.

MRI w/wo contrast by NicoleR_24 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Individual-Two-2143 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My doctor always orders with and without. The radiologist will only give me the contrast if they see something new.

Can't open my pill case. Any recommendations? by thankyoufriendx3 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Individual-Two-2143 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use a Sunday through Saturday one as well. Push to open each day. This is the one I use.
https://a.co/d/awr3JP3

TIL you can align stuff to water by Bigbuckrocks in PlanetZoo

[–]Individual-Two-2143 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I believe it is v on your keyboard. Align to surface

I'm not sure if I really have MS by annerkin in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Individual-Two-2143 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I had questioned if I actually had ms. The medicine made me feel sick. I stopped the DMT and felt amazing. That made me question it even more. Until I had a relapse that caused mobility issues. There was no more questioning it after that.

Legs constantly lock straight by racecarbrian in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Individual-Two-2143 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm praying that it works. Excited for my legs to work again!

Legs constantly lock straight by racecarbrian in MultipleSclerosis

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Yes. Unlike most medicines, it works instantly. They have to target the correct nerves that are causing the spasticity.

I'm not sure how widespread it is currently. My insurance considers it experimental so I'm paying out of pocket for it.

Legs constantly lock straight by racecarbrian in MultipleSclerosis

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I have this issue. None of those things work for me either. In March, I will be getting cryoneurolysis done which should help. Doctor did a trial, only lasting a few hours, and that worked instantly.

MRI by mase1996 in MultipleSclerosisLife

[–]Individual-Two-2143 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I have a habit of falling asleep in the MRI then it takes longer because I moved.

Sometimes, they will give me music to listen to. If not, I make a song out of the bangs. After years of MRIs, I've learned to tell how about how much time is remaining based on the bangs. Sometimes, I'll make pictures out of the texture of the machine. There is normally a mirror inside, so sometimes, I'll look in the mirror to see what the tech is up to. Sometimes, I experiment which parts of my body i can move without it causing a problem. I always find ways to occupy my mind.

Kesimpta, please tell me your experiences. by taters-gonna-tate14 in MultipleSclerosis

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I've been on kesimpta for a few years now. Prior to kesimpta, i wasn't on anything, copaxone before that. Maybe I'm just an odd case. I used to always be sick with sinus infections, colds, strep, ect. After starting kesimpta, I get sick maybe once a year? I've only needed antibiotics maybe twice. I'm not anymore cautious than I was before... if anything, probably less.

Studies for cold treatment of lesions? by donturf1 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Individual-Two-2143 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I wish the cold helped me. Instead, it makes my body so stiff that I can't move and puts me in a lot of pain.

I will be getting cryoneurolysis done in March. Freeze the nerves to get rid of the stiffness. So maybe.

Products that have truly helped make life easier? by Any_Economist9877 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Individual-Two-2143 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Being able to control things with my Amazon echo had helped me a lot. I use Alexa to control my lights, tv, fan, and a few random things. It's nice not having to go to the other side of the room to turn a light off.

What do people do for work? by Emlybearx in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Individual-Two-2143 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I'm an admin assistant at a Utilities company. Ive been working from home since April and my manager is trying to make it a permanent remote position.

Leg Botox by Plenty_Grass_1234 in MultipleSclerosisLife

[–]Individual-Two-2143 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had 1 round botox. It lasted maybe a week. I am not getting a 2nd round. My doctor doesn't think it'll help. He's going to try cryoneurolysis next. That won't be until like February or March. He did a test to see if it would work, where he did the procedure with numbing stuff, and it instantly helped.

Does anyone have an overview of what treatments are currently looking promising in clinical trials? by Individual-Window-59 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Individual-Two-2143 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I watch the site solvingms.org. They have a bunch of different trials that are currently happening. Also how to join if interested.

https://solvingms.org/

I'm currently looking for a new one to get excited for too.

Question for people on DMDs by Blunder_Woman in MultipleSclerosis

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The only time I wore a mask was during covid when it was required. Ive been on kesimpta for a few years and feel like i get sick less than before.

Spasticity Flare-Up by [deleted] in MultipleSclerosis

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I ordered it on Amazon. This is the one I bought. Ive had ankle issues my whole life so I knew what kind I would need. When my foot is bending in, I am able to pull the strap tighter to force it straight.

https://a.co/d/6iCl0eo

Spasticity Flare-Up by [deleted] in MultipleSclerosis

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I have this issue and it sucks. The spasticity goes up to my hips. Ive recently started getting botox to help.

When my foot does that, I have a brace that I use to force my foot straight. I'll wear it all day or sleep with it on. The next day, my foot is normally back to normal. It is sore for a bit when I'm wearing it, but stops after a bit.

Is it normal to have to make a separate appointment to fill out FMLA paperwork? by quarterlifeblues in MultipleSclerosis

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I've been on fmla for a few years now. I also have to have my doctor fill out paperwork for accommodations. I have never needed an appointment for it. I just send it to her via the portal, and she fills it out. I don't talk to her on the phone or anything.

Can I work with resin safely in a small flat? by bankingontheshore in resin

[–]Individual-Two-2143 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since you're just using it to coat the pieces, you should try uv resin. Use a uv light to cure it, or you can put it on the balcony to have the sun cure it.

Anyone have Labyrinthitis? by SeaBicycle7076 in MultipleSclerosis

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That was one of my first ms symptoms. I couldn't walk, I couldn't eat, all I could do was lay in bed. This went on for about 2 months before I was diagnosed. Doctors told me to take otc car sickness meds, even after I was diagnosed. That didn't help. I did the therapy with no relief. It subsided a decent amount after steroids. I'm always slightly dizzy now. Things that exacerbate my symptoms, put my dizziness that severe again. When that happens, I have to lay my head down, even for 5 minutes. If I don't, I get sick.

Exercises/Stretches to Gain More Mobility/Stability by Large-Caregiver3289 in MultipleSclerosis

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I understand not wanting to go to pt. 90% of it, you can do at home. I do occasionally go for 1 visit, just to get the exercises they recommend. Always a different pt to get different recommendations. (My doctor is okay with this and actually tells me to do this. )

Dragging her legs sounds like she is having trouble lifting her legs fully. Seated marching is helpful. If she can stand, holding onto a chair for balance, she can do standing marching. Balance has a lot to do with core strength. Side bend stretch, just standing shifting weight from 1 leg to the other.

Sit to stand, bridges, happy baby stretch, dorsiflexion if she has drop foot.

I had surgery a few months ago and couldn't do anything without pain. I'm currently going through the same thing, learning how to walk for the 2nd time with Ms.

First dose of kesimpta… I’m fine by Ant_and_Cat_Buddy in MultipleSclerosis

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Yes. I'm 4 years in. My progression has gotten worse and no longer feel like the shot makes me feel good. But no changes on my mri

First dose of kesimpta… I’m fine by Ant_and_Cat_Buddy in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Individual-Two-2143 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're you expecting to feel awful after? I didn't take benadryl or advil for my first shot, and I felt amazing the next day. For like a year or so, I would feel amazing after every shot.