Training Log Archive: PrueD

Update on health. I have completed the intensive drug therapy and am following this up with acupuncture from a Chinese master (who has 'upped the dose' to the big needles, which hurt, but l am not complaining) as this seems to be the approach used by people elsewhere who have fully recovered. There is now some movement, my mouth is more central (not over near my ear) and l can half smile. l can get food (and most importantly, coffee) in, and l can half shut my eye. I almost look normal. However l am stuck with rather severe neuralgic pain throughout my head, which does not respond to painkillers. Still, l am hopeful that will resolve too.
I am also feeling more positive about my ability to work (for the last two weeks l swore l'd never work again, especially in the fire industry) but am resuming a little work today (which has some urgency and has not been progressed since l got sick - national standards for the interstate exchange of aviation resources for firefighting). l feel more positive and can now see a future.
Overall, l am incredibly grateful there is some improvement and that my sojurne into the world of life with a disability was only temporary.
I will continue to take it easy for a few more weeks to maximise the chances of a full recovery.

C • Some progress 7