Rach has been taking an immune suppressant called interferon. It has some pretty harsh side effects which have slowed Rach's progress. Rach's neurologist decided to reduce her dosage by half yesterday. Today she is much more stable, she seems stronger and more alert. Probably the best word to describe her would be "bright".
During our visit, she took off in her walker without assistance. Yikes, it still makes me nervous. She walked the entire floor of the rehab unit. She was tipsy at times but she seems so much stronger each day.
At one point she surprised me, she picked up her walker and took about 5 steps. She gave me funny little victory smile. I asked her, "Did you know you could do that?" "No", she said with another smile.
She told her therapist today that her goal is to walk without the walker and walk up 14 steps without assistance. Funny thing is she apparently counted the steps on her last visit home. She has a plan.
She also said she "wanted to drive again." "Uhm, Rach, stop walking into walls with your walker and we'll discuss that driving thing."
She is tenacious and has no quit in her. I'm not about to leave any car keys laying around for awhile though.
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4 comments:
To anyone who hasn't had the "pleasure," walkers are hard! I used one after my amputation when I was in a cast and it was no stroll in the park. Granted, Rachael outnumbers me in the leg department 2 to 1, but it's not as easy as you'd think!
Rachael, I love your smile! Keep thinking positive thoughts, they DO make a difference. Look at some pretty lights and picture God's healing white light all around you. Prayers work too, you're in mine every night.
I cannot believe Rachael took 5 steps on her own! Way to go!! Keep up the good work, Rachael. We're all rootin' for ya!
Wonderful Blog.....
Rach is belongs in the "UFC", she is a fighter.. Rach, you will not loose, keep up the good fight!!
Rachael, I am so glad that they have finally come up with a diagnosis for you. I think there's almost nothing worse then not knowing!
We may not know eachother very well, but we ARE family. Please know that you are in my prayers daily. I pray that God will give you and your family the strength to endure and thrive!
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