Since I have been moaning and groaning about the severity of this relapse, I feel it's important I also share when the sun breaks through the clouds.

The day before yesterday was one full of severe pain. Uggh!
I'd rather not admit to this, yet I feel it's important: I was in tears most of the day with severe pain. I was deeply discouraged by the severity of pain, the inability to walk on my feet, the lack of overall significant improvement. I think the needles and the poking and prodding at recent testing appointments had likely aggravated the pain further. I honestly was not sure of how much longer I could tolerate the severity and was sure something else had to be added to my regimen in order to simply survive. The last few threads of hope were fraying and ready to break.

Yesterday, I had to arise early in order to get to another testing appointment at the hospital.

Much to my surprise, I was able to walk into the hospital and was able to walk to appointments within this large facility. I did not need a wheelchair.

I was able to walk with the assistance of a single forearm crutch only.

I then pushed it a bit. As a former dedicated athlete, "pushing it" is in my blood, I cannot help it.

DH was with me and he'd wanted to treat me to a new, fun and beautiful café. We had a lovely time, seated by a gorgeous fireplace while looking out at the majestic mountain range. Spectacular!

On the way home, we had stopped briefly at a craft store and a book store.
I did not hang out at the bookstore for hours, like I do at times, yet the brief visit was helpful in nourishing my inner bookworm.

By the way, the adult coloring books and many Zentangle supplies were available in abundance, immediately at the front of both of these stores.

So, wow! What an unexpected turn in events!

That was yesterday.

I was able to sleep well, after dutifully completing my intensive foot/lower leg massage with magnesium chloride. After a full night of sound sleep, this morning I was able to walk around on two levels of our home without a cane or a crutch.

I feel extra fatigue, yet the pain is staying at a very manageable level.
I will, most likely, stretch and strengthen today, will attend to returning phone calls and will do a few things around the house. I hope to get out in public again tomorrow. I hope to enjoy walking further distances, within reason.

I want to count my blessings whenever they show up. I want to express my sincere gratitude for any/all improvements.

I have no idea how things will be in the next hour, later today, tonight or tomorrow. It's quite likely I will go back into some degree of pain at some point.

I want to fully appreciate the moments in which I am enjoying comfort, function, fun, joy and more.

Thank you, each of you, for your love and support. I have received tremendous support from friends here at NT, in many different forums here. Each interaction has been very important to me, has added to my well-being.
We each have an impact upon one another; community is important.

With Sincere Gratitude,
DejaVu