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Back in July of 2006, I developed calf twitching overnight which quickly spread to all over. Then came the cramps, the fear, the perceived weakness. The feeling that my life was changed forever. I chose not to get an EMG or pursue the whole thing with much more than a neuro exam.
And, back in July of last year I also thought of this weekend in 2007- the one that is ending tonight. For three years I've done the Avon Breast Cancer Walk (40 miles over 2 days) as my mom and grandmother are both survivors. I thought, how can I possibly let BFS stop me from all the good that I've done in these past years? In the back of my head all year was "what if I can't do it? what if having BFS means I can't do the walk anymore?" I started to get more and more anxious over the last month with the though of walking such a long distance.
Well, not only did I walk the 40 miles, I felt just as good as I did all the previous years. Good enough to support my other team members who were slower and needed my help. I am proof that BFS does not have to change your life. You may have your ups and downs but the less you allow it to occupy space in your mind, the more like your "old self" you'll will feel. Because you are your old self, just a little different and twitchy
Good luck to all of you. I promised myself that when this day came and I was able to walk 40 miles again, that I would put this all behind me and move on once and for all. Of course, I've made great friends here and will check in to see how everyone is doing. I love to get PM's from you guys because you helped me out so much. My love to you all and have a wonderful summer (or winter to Sharon and you others where water goes down the drain counterclockwise)
Shelley
And, back in July of last year I also thought of this weekend in 2007- the one that is ending tonight. For three years I've done the Avon Breast Cancer Walk (40 miles over 2 days) as my mom and grandmother are both survivors. I thought, how can I possibly let BFS stop me from all the good that I've done in these past years? In the back of my head all year was "what if I can't do it? what if having BFS means I can't do the walk anymore?" I started to get more and more anxious over the last month with the though of walking such a long distance.
Well, not only did I walk the 40 miles, I felt just as good as I did all the previous years. Good enough to support my other team members who were slower and needed my help. I am proof that BFS does not have to change your life. You may have your ups and downs but the less you allow it to occupy space in your mind, the more like your "old self" you'll will feel. Because you are your old self, just a little different and twitchy
Good luck to all of you. I promised myself that when this day came and I was able to walk 40 miles again, that I would put this all behind me and move on once and for all. Of course, I've made great friends here and will check in to see how everyone is doing. I love to get PM's from you guys because you helped me out so much. My love to you all and have a wonderful summer (or winter to Sharon and you others where water goes down the drain counterclockwise)
Shelley
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I figure I've handled the BFS now it's time to move on to that...