4 weeks after final treatment
August 15th, 2006
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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1. Pat Rooks | August 20th, 2006 at 7:50 am
Hello jackie
I received an email from you last week which you sent from China. It is great to hear of your improvements however small. You sound very positive. I have passed both yours and Macs&Jills blog to a friend who’s daughter has MS. She has a small child and is still mobile all though her mum is her life line.Sounds like the Federal Government are willing to talk now.I hope for everyone’s sake they give theOK–pity it is so political.
talk again another time
Pat
2. Sue | August 30th, 2006 at 6:33 pm
Hi Jackie,
Great to hear the next episode of your journey to better health and therefore lifestyle. I know well the bliss of pain relief in the legs - even if mine is through a baclofen pump. Keep up the improvement.
I have just been to my first appointment at the fairly recently established MS Clinic in Newcastle and found it a positive experince.
Cheers, Sue
3. Debra | September 7th, 2006 at 10:46 pm
Hi Jackie,
Sounds like a great experience for you and good to hear your positive feelings and outlook. Keep up the exercise!!
I met you at the Nanshan in early August (I think). I came to check out the facilities and such, while you were having the accupuncture down. I am going myself in 2 weeks. Can’t wait.
4. hongwei | September 8th, 2006 at 9:48 am
All of us miss you,and hope you come back to Qingdao China soon.
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