update-unrelated to MS

[Needhelp16]

So tonight I made an appearance at the local ER.  I have a horrible rash on my knee and up my outer thigh, and my leg is swollen.  I recently had knee surgery of the same leg that is swollen and with a rash.

I find out that I have a staph infection cellulitis. Now I'm on 3 more meds and I'm not suppose to walk around much for the next couple of days!

I just feel like screaming, are you kidding me?!  Idk how much more I can take!  Not to mention, these new drugs make me sleepy and blah.

Lord, can I seriously catch a break?  I'm a good person, but you're trying my patience more than ever.  Fatigue, burning sensations, painful numbness and tingling, pain still from the surgery and the surgery didn't help, and now a staph infection...what's next?

Sorry to vent, but sometimes this is the only place I can!

Laura

[Needhelp16]

Yes I did read it.  I can only hope I get lucky.  The doc office told me that the ins co approved 200 mg, and they just want to start me at 100mg.  So a 90 day supply of 200 mg will last about 6 mos.  When I pick up the script and find out the cost, I'll let you know.

[Lulu54]

that's all good news.  And see my post about the cost of the generic version of provigil - I hope it applies for you, too , and you get some relief from the costs.

[Needhelp16]

Thanks Lu!  Resting is hard to find another here when I have 3 kids, however my mother in law is coming over to help.  I also see my surgeon (whom I don't like) today.

On a good note, I'm finally able to pick up my script for Provigil today.  The ins co finally approved it!

Laura

[Lulu54]

I'm thinking back to our previous conversation  about this rash and I am sure hoping I told you to go to the doctor.  This is another good example of why we just can't assume everything is related to our MS or  to wait for things to get better on their own.  

feel better and listen to the doctor to rest if possible,
L