UPDATE: During my last post I mentioned that I had turned off the DRG stimulator. I lasted three days and my neck pain didn't improve, but my leg/foot pain kept increasing so I turned it back on. My neck still hurts slightly, but I did use my Magic Wand on it and it helped alleviate much of that pain. (Yes, really, that Magic Wand. During a month-long pain management clinic in 2016, a therapist had me use one on my damaged sciatic nerve. It helped, so I have my own, and it is still pure and untainted.)
"Shouldn't have bought it...IT'S HAUNTED!" yelled a passing motorcyclist at my friends as they were unloading our belongings from a moving truck in front of our new home in the new city. We've been here for a week and there's yet to be a dull moment.
Last week I was able to walk over 25 miles total. I have become obsessed with checking my health statistics on my mobile computer trying to break my records. I'm jazzed, but I think that'll be my pinnacle and it's all downhill from here. Warmer weather, especially hot, humid summer temperatures, make it much easier for me to move compared to the cold which adversely affects my pain tolerance. Another reason I've been able to walk so much is because everything is new and exciting. I don't have any clue what is around the corner until I actually go around the corner. Exploring our new area has provided a great distraction from the pain.
We are pretty sure that we live in the gayborhood...not that there's anything wrong with that. I've noticed that three of the homes on our block are flying the pride flag. Also, according to one of our two next door single male neighbors, we won't find many kids on this block for our daughter to play with.
One challenge that we have been forced to confront head-on since the move is technology. Our home has a garbage disposal, dishwasher and the refrigerator even dispenses ice, cubed and crushed, and water. Wow. The three of us gathered near each piece of technology, puzzled, but willing to learn together. Imagine the beginning of 2001: A Space Odyssey during the dawn of man when the hominids find the monolith that appears out of nowhere. I believe there was a lot of screaming and jumping at first, but it's brought us closer together. Hopefully, we will continue to evolve and not be left behind.
I almost forgot to mention we have a DVR again. It's been 11 years since our last and I don't know how we survived. Even though it's probably on 50% of the week already on MTV, I will surely never be without an episode of Ridiculousness ever again. We also receive channels that my daughter never knew existed. Turns out she has an appetite for violence as she seems to really enjoy Looney Tunes and Tom and Jerry. I swear I didn't influence her at all. Her brain is going to melt and I didn't do it this time.
Later today I'll have my initial visit at a new physical therapy location where I'll discuss a new treatment for my pain called dry injections or needling, which sounds like what our fixed dog does to the pillows on our bed. The treatment is similar to acupuncture. From what I understand, I'll have needles inserted into the trigger points located all along my leg. Sounds pleasant for someone who suffers from chronic pain that includes acute pain to the touch. Cheers!
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