One Month in Panama
We are spending one month in Panama so Phil can get stem cells injected into his spine at the Stem Cell Institute. Phil will receive injections regularly and have physical therapy on a daily basis.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
3 months since treatment
So 3 months since treatment I feel I have better digestion and maybe 10% bowel control now. I believe sensation has returned maybe 2-3 inches on both sides of my trunk. Pain is still constant but now varies from burning/tingling to burning numbness and occasional sharp pains on the trunk.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Last days and return
Friday received last injection and IV.
Returned to NJ Saturday night.
Normally I heard people see results in 1-3 months and the cells work up to 6-9 months.
Returned to NJ Saturday night.
Normally I heard people see results in 1-3 months and the cells work up to 6-9 months.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Monday, April 1, 2013
Easter Weekend - Today
Did nothing easter weekend.
Today I continued using the parallel bars in physical therapy to hold myself up in standing position.
I received a double dose of injections today. I took a painkiller as a precaution and will probably need to take another tonight or tomorrow morning.
Tomorrow is a 2 hr session in physical therapy.
Today I continued using the parallel bars in physical therapy to hold myself up in standing position.
I received a double dose of injections today. I took a painkiller as a precaution and will probably need to take another tonight or tomorrow morning.
Tomorrow is a 2 hr session in physical therapy.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Weds
Took another painkiller this morning due to headache.
My therapist said she could feel some faint muscle contractions in my thigh today and I agree. I have a stronger mental connection to my right thigh and we can feel a slightly stronger contraction there.
No spinal injection today, just an extra dose of IV so I don't have to worry about a headache tonight.
After each injection I have to lay flat in bed for 3-4 hours. This is the view:
My therapist said she could feel some faint muscle contractions in my thigh today and I agree. I have a stronger mental connection to my right thigh and we can feel a slightly stronger contraction there.
No spinal injection today, just an extra dose of IV so I don't have to worry about a headache tonight.
After each injection I have to lay flat in bed for 3-4 hours. This is the view:
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Tuesday
More pain last night after the injection. Took another painkiller his morning.
2 hours of therapy was tough, I eventually got light-headed. Had another injection today and then one more this week tomorrow.
In retrospect this is an awkard Pistorius Nike ad:
2 hours of therapy was tough, I eventually got light-headed. Had another injection today and then one more this week tomorrow.
In retrospect this is an awkard Pistorius Nike ad:
Monday, March 25, 2013
Weekend Update and Monday
Friday night was the most pain I felt in awhile. I took a painkiller sat morning. Otherwise weekend was quiet
Today I had the 5th injection and 3rd IV. Tomorrow is a double 2 hr session in physical therapy and the 6th injection.
I think there might be some new burning sensations in new places on my leg.
Today I had the 5th injection and 3rd IV. Tomorrow is a double 2 hr session in physical therapy and the 6th injection.
I think there might be some new burning sensations in new places on my leg.
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