Manual injections, ensuring subcontaneous (I've played with plenty of needles on both pets, livestock and peoples in my day) and yep, room temperature only, I pull it out a few hours before.

But the good..who am I kidding.. The great, wonderful, unbelievable!!! News is, while it's only been a day since changing out the other meds I have a left hand again!!! I couldn't believe it, still can't believe it, I woke up this morning, hand was/is numb as usual but the pinky is back home, it bends, it flexes, it straightens, I can even apply pressure with it! It's still a bit weak but after over a year and a half of disuse I certainly won't complain.

The new relaxants aren't just helping me cope with the pain, I actually almost feel normal again, certainly feeling BETTER! Last night was a bit strange as I started the switch since it felt like my limbs were going to fall apart as the knots began loosening, almost painful if it didn't feel sooooo good. But tonight of course is the true test, since I'll be doing another injection. But even if it hurts a bit and causes everything to tighten up again, seeing how well these new meds work... Heck I can certainly bear with it.

I'm already hoping the good feelings last into next week, if so I think I just might go for a walk (with crutches or possibly pushing my chair but...) I'm just still floored by the left hand though, to think I might be able to play my clarinet again, and maybe my guitar... Piano!! How I've missed you!! Drawing, sketching, cutting, sewing... Oh man sooooo many things that have been missing from my life, to get those back again there's no amount of pain that won't be worth it.

Fingers are crossed in hopes that everything will go well, and I can start PT next month and be once more my crazy bouncy self. Now if only I can wait that long since right now gosh do I feel great and longing to go for a hike, a jog, skip some rope, play some tennis, I'd even be up for a game of basketball.... Unfortunately I think if I did any of those things right now, I'd be laid up for another six months, so I really need a physical therapist to tell me "LIMITS".