Went in to see my chiropractor yesterday - first time since before Christmas holidays.
I had been optimistic, since Enbrel is giving me some of my mobility back. I haven't *had* to use my cane in a while... I can walk almost without limping for almost twenty minutes. I thought, because of this, that maybe my pelvis had gone to neutral again. Unfortunately, it is almost back to square one. At least it gives me some short term relief. This chiropractic office is amazing and they treat me incredibly well - and a couple hours of pain relief (or relief from tightness) is absolutely worth it. :). My joints are still incredibly sore to the touch though, which is a little disheartening. Maybe the Enbrel will work much better after a few more injections.
I start pelvic physiotherapy next week and I am both scared and looking forward to it. I know that it might be excruciating, but *should* help in the long run. It's all worth it if I get some relief that lasts more than half an hour.
I am also seeing another naturopathic doctor again soon to look at getting regular fluid IVs, and I am going to try using a vaporizer with some natural herbs and oils.... Even if all it does is help any stress and anxiety. Either way - all of this combined with the treatments I am already doing (including cupping), will all help me live a great quality of life. Being a full-time patient is definitely difficult, and can get very frustrating and tiresome, but it does force me to focus on my body's particular needs, and what I need to live a normalized, healthy-seeming, happy, life!!
I am extremely fortunate to have so many people involved in my care and helping me out.
Updates on physio, new courses at the pain clinic, and vaporizing to come!! Stay tuned.
And for anyone reading my blog (if anyone is reading this), feel free to ask questions. I will answer almost any question with full honesty. :)