Thurs, Oct 26

Just wanted to post before the weekend, for those of you who only can check during the week. I am very happy to report that I feel substantially better in the last few days. There are now actually 1/2 hour blocks of time that I have NO pain! While the right chest is still the most painful, if I am not doing anything it doesn't hurt. Movement or touch still are painful. But this means I can sleep without having pain--a big deal. Back is also much better, and I have been sending "knitting" thoughts to the muscles regularly, which seems to be helping. I did 0.88 on the treadmill this morning, but I am tired, so may be trying to increase too fast. Went down to the office yesterday, which is the longest I've driven. It was great to see everyone! Could feel it, sore last night. But I definitely feel like I have turned a corner and am really improving. This also dramatically improves my mood and desire to interact with people, so I am finally returning some phone calls and being more social. Trying not to jump in--need to remind myself to do only a couple things a day. Desperately need to do some grocery shopping, but that may be it for the rest of the day. Thanks for checking in! Laurie