It has been awhile since I
have written on my blog. Since September I have been super busy with weddings,
bridal showers, parties, teaching.. etc.. But you know what... IT IS A GOOD
THING! Last year at this time I was trying to walk and use my right arm again,
read a book, and control my pain. So I will take the stress of being busy any
day of the week... it actually feels good to be part of something all the time.
Though I am mentally and physically exhausted, I would say that it is good for
me- if that makes sense…
So how am I doing?? Well,
compared to last year I would say that I am 85% better!! My brain has been a lot
clearer over the past few months. I am sure working is helping that… My right leg
and arm- consonantly numb... I guess it will always be?? It is has been numb
and ice cold for over a year now. It is uncomfortable but not painful just
annoying really. But... my back is terrible. I just recently had an MRI done.
They found degenerated disc disease prominently in my L4 & L5 along with SI
instability. I continue to go to PT (I have
been with my PT, Mike, since last September- he is great and is always helping
me with what I need.. all the PT’s there do!!) every time I go I need my hip
adjusted. Mike things this whole back thing is mechanical for how I walked and
sat for so long. So I am hoping with all of my PT and exercises the pain will
eventually go away. So we will see!
As for my Lyme… this month
I have been 5 months LYME FREE!! (Well for active Lyme of course- I will always
have Chronic Lyme Disease.) I am truly so happy that my body is continuing to
fight this battle without tons of antibiotics! I continue to take supplements
and vitamins but that is it!! I still can’t believe how much stuff I was taking
at one time. I do not go back to my LLMD until January where I will get my CD57
number and PCR number... I think I may even get a new western blot test done.
So here is to hoping all stays well.
I continue to have hope
and pray for myself and all the other people suffering with Lyme. Am I the same
girl that I was prior to Lyme? NO. I am not that girl... But I am the new me
and I like this me too. I definitely have a different perspective on life and I
am grateful that I am walking, driving, teaching and being able to hang out. I
just may get tired faster or have joint pain.. but hey.. I will take that over
last year any day.. I promise to not stay away so long like last time. I hope
everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and thought about what they were thankful
for.. I know I sure did.
Let’s Raise Awareness!
