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Posted at 08:46 PM | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)
On day 1, we had a lot of storms threatening the event; lightly raining all the way up until the start. After the sprinkling rain and lightning storm stopped we were told that the ride was still going to happen. I believe over 3,200 riders registered. I have no idea exactly how many showed up but I found people from everywhere. It was a very heart warming experience to see so many lined up to ride their bikes to help fund MS research.
Day 1 I felt the road from Frisco to TMS was relatively flat. I definitely enjoyed it but thought it would be more challenging. I averaged nearly 17 miles per hour this day.
After 83 miles on Saturday even on flat roads, I was hoping for a relatively easy second day. Haha! The second day turned out to be very challenging with a lot more climbs and rolling hills. At about this point, I was hoping they would have exchanged the day 1 route for the day 2 route. I just think the last thing I want to do after 83 miles is to take on a bunch of rolling hills!! Did I mention we had a significant headwind after we turned south? I averaged just over 15 miles per hour on day two and was thankful for it.
I have known for a long time that what I am doing is a LOT bigger than I am, but a ride like this proved it. I found people from everywhere who had volunteered just to cheer us into the rest stops, people were letting us fill our water bottles, cutting up oranges for us and more still pouring pickle juice for us to drink. The volunteers were doing all of it with a huge smile on their face! I had no idea about drinking pickle juice during a bike ride but was told it helps relieve and/or eliminate cramps.
I felt the ride was very worthwhile on so many levels. We rode our bikes and helped provide money for much needed research through the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. We owe our friends, family and co-workers for helping with the $300 minimum pledge to ride in the event.
Now, I am going to ride in the MS150 from San Antonio to New Braunsfels and back on October 9-10!
Thank you Father!!
-- Preston Walker
Posted at 07:29 AM | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)
I even bought road tires for it but eventually grew dissatisfied with the bike. After the bike collected a lot of dust, I decided on giving it another try on a road bike.
A friend of mine was trying to sell his Trek 1500 so I bought it. I enjoy riding again!
When the MS150 came around, I really began doubting I could do it. I mean, who has time preparing for such a ride??
'Then, I found myself riding about 30 miles a day on each day of my week-end and felt good while doing it.
A note to self; 30 miles is a LONG way from 150 over a two day period but ...I feel like I can do this.
I finally registered to ride in the MS150 the week-end of May 1-2, 2010. The ride is 83 miles on Saturday with a finishing trip from Frisco to downtown Ft. Worth on Sunday.
Don't get me wrong, it won't be easy but it will happen!!!
In Him,
Preston
Posted at 07:24 PM | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0)
I am still doing the P90X work-out but not with any regularity - probably 2-3 times a week.
I keep "finding" other things to do instead. I really enjoy the work-out and have done pretty well at it so, I'm not looking for ways to avoid it but I miss it all the same.
There are still a few exercises like the Ab-Ripper X that I still struggle with, but one day, I'll do the 300+ ab exercises right along with them.
I spoke at a Texans for Stem Cell Research event in Austin a couple of weeks ago. It was nice to personally share this story with a number of people, along with Representative Rick Hardcastle and Senator Kirk Watson.
They are helping all of us by leading the way, legislatively, to bring this to Texas. Adult Stem Cell treatment therapy is truly a life changer.
-- Preston Walker
Posted at 09:04 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
First, let me say that I was doing really well with only the stem cell treatment but I have recently considered a supplement to the stem cell treatment...not a replacement for it. You might say I am further considering the body's ability to repair itself and doing what I can, as a patient with MS, to help my body do it.
A sister of ours in MS suggested I visit Dr. Evelyn Ding
in
So, I made my appointment and went down for
bloodwork. What seemed amazing during my first visit is how easy she is to talk
to and the amount of time she spent with a new patient. I visited with her for
at least an hour. During the meeting, her office assistant offered me several
different levels of bloodwork that I could choose from. I paid for a Spectrox
analysis of the blood.
A month later, the lab work was finished resulting in a
return visit with my wife. The labwork suggested my levels of testosterone and
glutathione were low; thyroid production of T3 and T4 was insufficient. She
also suggested I look into the out of pocket cost for human growth hormone as it
has shown some benefits for people with MS. She suggested I double my Vitamin
D-3 to 4000 i.u./day which is just one more
tablet.
She also told me I needed 60 minutes of aerobic activity
daily, 9 hours of sleep and thirty minutes of spiritual renewal. She clarified
spiritual renewal when she said it was anything I truly enjoyed doing by myself
such as yoga. My wife is also pursuing the analysis of her blood through Dr.
Ding. After over 3 hours with Dr. Ding, we left very satisfied with our
decision to pursue the treatment.
Other than suggesting Dr. Ding, our sister also
suggested reading "The MS Solution" by Kathryn Simpson where she documents her
journey to relieving herself of MS symptoms. I bought it through Amazon and am
working on finishing it. It is a very interesting read for everyone with MS and
is in line with Dr. Ding's treatment.
I had to find a compounding pharmacy for the
testosterone shots and chose Perrone's in
I asked Dr. Riordan (President/CEO of ICM in
I hope this finds everyone doing
well!!
YBIC (your brother in Christ),
Posted at 01:11 PM | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)
I just returned from a trip to Nashville.
Now, I am trying to catch up with everything that has been neglected (yardwork and a bunch of emails).
I recently picked up a rather intense work-out entitled P90X and am in my 2nd week. I am having aches and pains but it has nothing to do with MS!!
Today, I went outside for some yardwork in 90+ degree heat today without any problems.
In fact, it relieved a lot of stress. I am still spreading the news to people around the world about the benefits of this treatment.
For the most part it has been through phone conversations and/or emails.
However, I was recently interviewed by a reporter from the Saturday Evening Post. The story has been posted on the web.
I'm very grateful that I have a chance to talk openly about this.
Until next time,
Preston Walker
Posted at 08:40 PM | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)
Posted at 01:51 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
I guess I have been trying to deal with this extra energy a little too well. I started P90X a couple of weeks ago!!!
P90X is a very intense workout. I can't do everything as well as the folks on the DVD but I'm working on it!
A friend of mine suggested I see a doctor in Austin, TX and ask about some extensive bloodwork to check on the levels of certain vitamins within my bloodstream. Well, I made the appointment and went to this doctor.
During my visit, she agreed to the bloodwork. I've had this sort of bloodwork done before but she stated doctors will tell you if the vitamin level is in an acceptable "range." The problem, for me at least, is wondering what my quality of life will be like once the levels of certain vitamins are at the top end of the "range." (My quality of life is REALLY good right now but I can't keep from asking questions.)
There are some traditional deficiencies with certain vitamins in MS patients., so I'm curious. I return to the doctor on August 21st and should have some answers then.
I will pass the information on privately to anyone who is interested in it.
My personal email address is pwalker2644@sbcglobal.net
In Him, Preston
Posted at 10:48 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
I am not sure how to describe what happened today other than that I have a LOAD OF ENERGY!!
To let everyone understand this, I documented today's events in the following information:
I invited my son to a bike ride. We rode twenty miles and returned home. Instead of wanting to sleep, I started looking for other things to do!! I found that my lawnmower needed the rear wheel removed and replaced.
The taillight on my ATV needed the support bracket removed and replaced.
The inspection on my wife's car was out - took it to the shop for that. The same car's wheels needed to be balanced and rotated - DONE!
My license plate registration would expire at the end of this month - bought the renewal ahead of time.
I returned home and affixed the new sticker to my truck. I also bought 4.3 tons of rock for the flower beds that we will lay down within the next couple of days.
When all of this was taken care of, I rode the ATV with my son and watched him ride for a little while. I then went to watch my daughter play a volleyball game.
It was quite a day of doing little things, but it would have been very taxing several weeks ago.
It's now 9:00 p.m. and I am still full of energy!! There is only one reason for this turn of events. It is God's good grace through the injection of ADULT STEM CELLS. GO STEM CELLS GO!!
In Him, Preston
Posted at 08:41 AM | Permalink | Comments (5) | TrackBack (0)
Heat intolerence is associated with every MS patient. With the heat we are having all of us have this intolerance.
This week in Wichita Falls I was in the 100-degree heat for over 8 hours on back to back days. This was not even possible after the first stem cell treatment but after a 4-month regeneration from the second stem cell treatment, not only is it possible but reality.
Even Dr. Thomas Ichim, a stem cell expert from the University of California-San Diego is in amazement.
I just keep getting blessed.
Richard
Posted at 09:28 AM | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)