It has been officially two weeks being on the new medications. I feel so hopeful again. I never really lost hope, I was just so used to trudging through the day struggling that I didn’t realize how much I was NOT enjoying.
My fingers haven’t turned blue in a week and a half. My face and lips no longer have a blue tinge to them. I can breathe without feeling like there is an elephant on my chest. He still has a foot holding me down, but I can deal with that. The coughing has almost completely stopped.
I have been able to take Daisy for a walk three times a week again. Going to get a hair cut or to the store after work doesn’t seem like a herculean adventure anymore. I wasn’t even totally exhausted after working the food pantry last week.
I realize that these results are due to the prednisone and that once the doctor starts weaning me off the high dose, some of the previous symptoms may return. That is okay. I am able to do basic things in the house without having to plan my whole day around a 20 minute chore. I have found myself overdoing it because I am so excited I can do these things without thinking if I am ready to do them.
I did start something extra that I will discuss with the Dr. about in two weeks when I return. My sister has sent me some grounding information, sheet and cuffs. The help has been dramatic. The puffiness in my legs have gone down and my skin is softer. The arthritis in my hands are better also. Could that be the prednisone? Maybe. I want to attribute it to the grounding. I bought grounding shoes and have worn them three days now. My ankles have stayed the same and my feet were not as tired at the end of the day. I am logging all my changes and observations with the medications and grounding. I have shared this information with a friend who is in the science field. She is so intrigued she is getting a sheet for her and her husband to see if it will help them with their issues.