DECEMBER 12, 2007
We are currently recovering from jet lag…….we had a very long trip home. I was able on the plane to use my hands so different from when we went over my sister had to cut my food. God’s mercy for these miracles.
DECEMBER 13, 2007
I know have found an acupuncturist, Ted Cibik of Inner Strength from Leechburg, Pennsylvania. This is only a few minutes from my home. My first visit will be consulation only. We have the pictures of all the excerises Dr. Martin was doing. Also, we have taken pictures of where the needles were placed so we have some map of treatment for his guidance.
DECEMBER 14, 2007
A confusing time with Dr. Cibik……..he wants to take alkine down to PH level in urine and I was unsure what to do. I tried calling China but could not get through. I do not want anything to annoy the stem cell growth that I am seeing each day make changes in my life.
DECEMBER 15, 2007
Again I tried calling China but could not get through. I called our liason Kirshner Ross-Vaden from Plainesville, Illinois……..told me to go ahead. She said it would definitely not effect the stem cells growth.
DECEMBER 16, 2007
Today, Dr. Ted Cibik started me on L-Arginine 500 mg, two tablets, three times daily. I feel I am in good hands.
DECEMBER 19, 2007
No improvements until today. I have much more strength in picking up a glass or a cup……….now half full and I can pick it up with one hand. This is quite an improvement with hands that were not useful at all.
DECEMBER 20, 2007
I am smiling as I can now wrap Christmas presents…..and I do wrap 26 in all. This is unbelievable. It will be a Merry Christmas for me.
DECEMBER 21, 2007
Today is my first acupuncture session with Dr. Cibik. He does no massages or exercises…..but uses inserted needles with heat lamps. He comes in every 15 minutes and sprays them with something. I am concerned as some of the needles fell out before the time was up. He told me that was OK. We shall see what this brings to me.
DECEMBER 23, 2007
I had company all day yesterday. Today I am in the standing frame for 20 to 25 minutes and this feels good. I did try to chop an onion for cooking but my grip gave out before I was through. I do not know what this means……we shall see. All in all I do feel good.
December 26, 2007
Just a few personal notes to share with all of you. I am sitting in my living room realizing how lucky I am to have Christmas at home and ever so thankful for family, friends, neighbors and everyone else who stood by me. A special thanks to my sister for going with me to China and being by my side with such strength for me to hold on to. Everyone needs a sister like mine, normally I would share but she doesn’t have a minute to spare as she is maintaining a full time job. Thanks to my brother-in-law for letting her go to make all of this possible for me. God Bless all of you.
DECEMBER 27, 2007
I am noticing my left hand is still swollen from an infiltrated IV I had in China. I am hoping this will reced soon. Also, my PH levels are low. I continue to enjoy my new capabilities.
DECEMBER 28, 2007
Again I called Kirshner Ross-Vaden, our liason for advice as to reduce the swelling. She has suggested a moist wrap. I can’t say enough about Kirshner Ross-Vaden without her help the trip would not have materialized. She was indispensible to us. She always takes time for me and I do appreciate that. I am now in the standing frame for 30 minutes. I feel good and am happy.
December 29, 2007
My PH levels are now good. I am now in the standing frame for 20 minutes but my blood pressure has dropped and I am dizzy. So I will try later after I settle down. Nothing else to report at this time.
December 30, 2007
I have continued some of the exercises given to me in China each day. But today after doing the exercises with my caregiver I became lightheaded when eating breakfast. Not sure what this is all about.
January 2, 2008
Happy New Year to all. Something is changing. My bones are now cracking when I am doing exercises and this has never happened before. I was finally able to rise from a prone position in bed and touch my toes on my own. This is big for me. Praise the Lord in his mercy.
January 3, 2008
I slept in today. Upon going in my standing frame I noticed increased pain in feet, legs and back after standing for 25 minutes. It seems like my body is waking up.
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