September 3, 2014
Much has happened since the last entry less than a week ago. I have seen some improvement. I am not sure if it is due to the cold laser therapy, my returning to my practice at a higher level, or just the passing of time. I am feeling more hopeful. While I still wake up in discomfort during the night it is not as bad as before. I find that I have more range of motion and can sleep in almost any position. I took a Power Yoga class yesterday and surprised myself. Expecting limitations I found my tree to be even better than I had hoped for. I can get my right foot up above my knee and hold it a long time. I did dancer's pose with almost the same expression as before and actually managed to do my first crow pose without much pain and actually held it for quite a while. I was very surprised.
Perhaps the most important thing is that I went off my tramadol cold turkey. I had been functioning in a fog. I could not focus, remember anything, stay awake, or be at all productive. I found myself falling asleep behind the wheel of my car every time I drove it. I had no initiative. I swear my dear friend who just passed away in February came to me and told me to "get off that shit". I went off Saturday morning. It was rough for about 2 days and I am still trying to detox. I have been drinking more than usual (not alcohol) and the yoga class really sweat a lot out of me. I am getting less foggy and the pain I have is less than when I was on it. It is really more discomfort. I still get still if I do not move and now that school is starting and I am spending more time at my computer I notice it. Hopefully this will diminish. I am keeping up with my meditation, massage, Reiki, and various forms of yoga.
Stay tuned!
Namaste
Donna
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