All thumbs - MS or not?

My newest ailment is the fact that I'm all thumbs.... literally.  It started with the left thumb, kind of felt odd when bending it, like it was double jointed.  Now it just stays in the locked position until the middle of the night when somehow it bends and then locks up.  And now the right thumb is the same way.  Of course I am in the waiting period for my Medicare to kick in, so going to the doctor is not an option, at least until July, which is when Medicare should kick in.  I still don't understand why the government acknowledges that you are disabled, provides you with a monthly income, but you still have to wait two years and six months in order to get medical care.   So for those 29 months, my health gradually deteriorates more than before diagnosis.  I don't understand the government and their idiosyncrasies.  Well, at least I have a couple more months to go before I do the battery of doctor's tests.    Will still get my medication mailed from Canada, where it is at least affordable for now.


I think it's time for the air conditioning and no more heat (thank goodness).  Although now comes the hardest time of the year for anyone with MS.... the blaring heat of the summer, and here in Florida, it's no exception.  I often ask myself "why me", but I am extremely grateful that at least I am mobile at the moment, my neighbor has MS and has to use a wheelchair to get around.  (I only use one at Disney :))  I miss not being able to work, but I know it's useless, the minute I start to get dressed, I'm already pooped, and ready for a nap.  Instead of speaking the wrong words, now I am typing a word out of nowhere.... while typing the word "moment" above, I typed it as time-being.  It is very strange when the brain gets wacky.... although it is my favorite excuse.... Sorry.. I have a wacky brain.... okay all, enjoy your day.....