Beckster - If your symptoms are coming and going/reducing then you are getting better. I had all the symptoms you mentioned, the only thing left now is earache and headache - but I have meds for this now. The key is to roll with it and not rush straight back into activity until you are 95% better.

I found that going back and doing things (non strenuous) gradually like the Supermarket a good test, each time it got better, until today I went and it was like being back to normal. Previously I hated the Supermarket more than anything.

Also going back to places where you struggled before with certain symptoms is a good test. If your upto it, walking is a good alternative exercise to test your progress. Swimming really provoked symptoms, even 1 or 2 lengths, today I swam 25 lengths. But don't try it if your not upto it.

Reading a book is a good test in progress for your concentration. Especially if you can manage it with background noise, something I never could have done three weeks ago.

I am going back to work this week, but still couldn't stand crowded or noises places, I will be completely better when I can manage this.

It is a rollercoaster, with good days and bad days, and I thought that I was better about 20 times over the past two months. I do feel I am getting better and so does my doctor, so thankfully I will be gradually trying to get back to normal.