Wednesday, July 5
July 5th, 2006
Yesterday was more of the same. Resting, eating, rehab, a visit by drs. and nurses, chatting with the other patients. It is a bit of an emotional roller coaster. When I’m feeling physically well, Im on top of the world, then at other times not feeling so good. There are the expected headaches of course, but nothing too bad. They are more annoying than painful. At least I had a fabulous sleep last night, so I am in the right frame of mind to attack today with gusto.
My feet went cold again yesterday which meant the pain came back. But by the time Shung Way had finished, they were back to being toasty warm and the pain was gone. I’d like to bring Shung Way home with me. I have more stem cells this afternoon, given by way of an I/V. The dr. was saying that that generally gives an immediate improvement in circulation for 5 days. Hopefully in time the stem cells will grow so the good circulation is permanent. As I keep saying, time will tell.
There is a contingent of Eastern European families here having their children with Cerebral Palsy treated. Some from Hungary, Croatia, Romania. It is a joy having the kids around and hearing their laughter and playing in the halls. Kind of keeps me feeling grounded with reality. I admire both the children and their parents as the treatment isnt exactly a holiday. I pray that they have improvement.
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1. Jon | July 6th, 2006 at 11:54 am
Jackie,
I think that if the circulation is important to you then you should be sure to have at least one more IV as the spinal cord fluid injections in theory at least are not going to get there. They are very important to heal up the holes in your spinal cord but I have seen that other places have gotten good results with just IV injections so it will probably be good to make one of the next injections IV. (Do you want my standard disclaimer? I am no doctor or scientist, just telling you a general feeling based on observing patients get the treatments)
- Jon
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