4 weeks after final treatment
It’s hard to believe that it is 4 weeks to the day since my last stemcell treatment and I have been back home for 3 1/2 weeks. Well what’s been happening for me since my last blog entry? I am still recovering from the flu-like illness that I brought back but it is almost gone. I think the remaining cough is going to linger for a little while yet, but it is annoying rather than debilitating.
On the Sailability front we have written a draft plan to establish Sailability Qingdao. Jon’s wife, Rose has kindly arranged to have it translated, then she will present the plan to the Government and afterwards it will be presented to the sailing community. We are looking at the launch of Sailability in April or May. So while we are there I will plan to have my second course of stemcell treatment.
Physcial strength improvements are frustratingly slow and as I predicted, the treatment has not provided any miraculous or immediate cure. It is going to be slow and steady, achieved by determined and regular exercise. Of course other people with MS may react differently, but this is my reality.
But my treatment was a very positive experience. I have had a massive reduction in pain and generally have more feeling in my legs and feet. One of the greatest improvements is that my fatigue problems have been abolished - totally. Prior to the treatment I slept for about 4 hours each night, now I regularly get 7-8 hours. It is bliss.
I generally feel REALLY fantastic. My quality of life is excellent and I can now tackle daily exercise and wake up eager to face each day. I dont really understand this general feeling of happiness and contentment. It’s a euphoric experience that I hope continues.
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