Here I am again at the Twin Rivers Cancer Center getting my second rituxin infusion. My vitals are 98.2 temp, 117/62 blood pressure, 93 pulse ox, 87 BPM. I know everyone finds these numbers exciting but it is a way for me to keep up with it.  As soon as my bloodwork gets back, we’ll have another set of numbers!

It has been two months since I have updated on my symptoms. They haven’t changed much since last time.  My signature is getting so much better and close to what it originally looked like.  I can actually use a stick pen at the cash registers instead of having to dig out my special pen from my purse.  My balance is slowly getting better as long as I stand still but my right foot drop sure causes me trouble in walking.

I have an appointment tomorrow at Hanger Clinic to be evaluated for a WalkAide. This unit works like my Bioness L300 but you don’t have to wear shoes or carry a handheld unit for control.  It has been three years since I have worn my Bioness machine and it shocks me but it is out of sync.  Since I bought my unit, the lab has quit selling them and working on them. Just like other medical equipment and suppliers, the first question they ask is “Did you get it from us?” You answer “no” and their answer is “Sorry, we only work on units we sell.”. GRRR!

It took me forever to get a rep from Bioness to contact me to look at it and I go see her in Jonesboro on April 28th at Health South.  We shall see then if it can me recalibrated. If it can’t, I’ll have a used machine to sell! It was purchased in 2011.

I have my last physical therapy Friday so I will be on my own!   I have purchased a hand grip exersicor, some thera-putty, and some floral marbles.  This way I can continue these at home,as well as my other exercises.  I was showed yesterday how to do some exercises in my chair for my core. These will help with my balance  and maybe my walking. Since not walking my back muscles have went downhill and they go out way before my leg muscles do.

My bloodwork looks good. My glucose is high but we ate breakfast at Hog Wild before coming over here.  I use lots of sugar in my coffee! My white blood cell count is 7.5 and my lymphocytes are a little low at 19 by one point and all my liver counts are good.

My treatment is almost over and so I shall close this post for now and proof this so I can post it.

Have a wonderful day!