19 January 2024
One step forward, two back. Yesterday I felt OK. Today, not so OK. I still test positive for Covid although only slightly. I still managed to misfire with the insulin pen, leaving a little that was not injected. The 2020 recall on the high pressure fuel pump that had no solution now has a solution and I have to decide whether to leave the Jeep with the dealership from hell to fix that last recall or take it to another dealership. Better the devil you know…? In any case, today I don’t think I could drive the Jeep back to the house from the dealership.
Yesterday was a bad day for the neuropathy. I either walked too much or my feet just really seemed painful all day. Added to that it seems like my lower legs were going a little numb. By the time I went to bed last night, both my hands and feet felt like they were on fire. Strange that some days the pain seems better and other days not so much. I still haven’t determined if the wrist splints really help the neuropathy in the hands.
Next week is an easy one as far as appointments. I have physical therapy on Tuesday, the 23rd. It’ll simply be an assessment for the first meeting. Fortunately, it’s 2.5 miles from my house. The pain neurologist had to be rescheduled for February 19th. On 14 February, I meet with another neurologist, Dr. Chamley, for an electromyography, whatever that is.
Days like yesterday cause me to despair I will ever get back on the trails. It was actually painful to walk around the house. Looks like today will be another day of trying to stay off my feet. So far the Gabapentin does nothing to alleviate the pain. Hopefully one of the neurologists will find an answer or simply tell me I have to live with it.
Stay tuned!
