It’s been a long time since an update for you five folks who
follow me. Lol. Here is what I have been
attending to since October.
On October 14, 2017, I got a migraine, triggered by the
smell of a driver. That headache stayed
severe until I was finally hospitalized on December 10. Administration of IV DHE brought it down from
10 to 5, and that took all 5 inpatient days.
Shortly after returning home, it was severe again. I began Botox at the end of January. Beginning in early February, I started seeing
a chiropractor 3 times a week. My neck
was found to be curved in the wrong direction.
Now, in late April, I am not debilitated by headache every day. I take
my bath by nightlight. I still have head
pain daily, but it is getting better and better. I got a second Botox treatment in April, and
I continue to see chiropractor. I am
photophobic to the point now of needing tinted glasses all the time. But, I am progressing. I have successfully switched away from belly
sleeping position. I am working on the
Muldowney Protocol for strengthening and stabilizing my muscles, so that joints
can be stable, even though the connective tissue is weak. I have battled depression this winter, not
being well enough to leave my bedroom for over 2 months. But, I am back in therapy, back with friends. Progress.
So, you could say, it has taken every bit of my energy just
to cope with this particular hand of cards for 7 months. I enjoy writing here so much. And I think I do have some valuable insights
to share sometimes. I missed it, but it
was impossible.
I am grateful. I keep
gratitude in my heart, as my treasure.
Today, my head pain is still under a 5, while my body pain is at a
9. I lack strength enough to hold onto a
dish. My quality of life is so much
higher than it was a few months ago. I
have support. People love me and check
on me. I am blessed. All my basic care and many luxuries are
provided for me.
My good friend and writer, Margaret Schroeder, interviewed me part of the way through the winter. She did a great job. It is here. My first podcast appearance, but not my first interview with her.
My good friend and writer, Margaret Schroeder, interviewed me part of the way through the winter. She did a great job. It is here. My first podcast appearance, but not my first interview with her.
The pain I feel is just connected to my Earthly, physical,
carbon-based body. It is not in me. Not in my soul. But, it does limit me. It does affect my soul. I grieve.
I’m thankful that now, with less head pain, I can cry again. Crying with a severe migraine is a
no-go. Now, I can properly express how
sad this occasionally feels. A good one
is coming on soon.
Have happy days.
M
Your blogs have always brought inspiration to me. I know this took a lot out of you. I am grateful that you are in my life. I love you.
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