I had another pain filled evening, but I did find something to stop the muscle spasms - water. Even though I did nothing yesterday I was dehydrated, which made the MS symptoms flair at 9 PM last night. After two hours of taking my meds and trying to sleep I drank some water, and was surprised that I needed the entire pint to quench my thirst.
But even after what I consider a decent night of sleep, my legs were still weak, and very sore. After debating in my mind for several hours about what I should do, I went to the farm. Bouffe was again in his stall. When I groomed him, I was pleased to see his coat shine, but just that little effort on my part took its toll; I was feeling weak. My left leg didn't have enough strength to lift me over the saddle, much less ride.
While I had the Smith Worthington Saddle on Bouffe, I double checked that it fit him properly, which it did. Bouffe seemed to be very content with the full rack of alfalfa hay the barn help put in his stall and I came home.
Barbara and I are going away for the weekend, so I won't be going to the farm again until Monday or Tuesday. I am hoping the three days rest will allow me to start back riding Bouffe again.
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