Just a "zebra" trying my best to live life to the fullest with EDS and POTS...and loving the ride.

Archive for November, 2011

Find a Place Inside Where There\’s Joy, and the Joy Will Burn out the Pain. ~Campbell

Written by Katie. Posted in Memorable Experiences, Prolotherapy

I thought this was a fitting quote for prolotherapy.  Whenever I lay on that table, I try to concentrate on the happy things that help me forget the burning, the crunching sounds, and the pain from the needles.  Sometimes I think about the beach, which is definitely one of my top three happy places.  Other times, I chat about all different topics with Brad and Dr. Cantieri, which usually helps keep my mind off of the pain. 

Five For Friday 11/18/11

Written by Katie. Posted in Five For Friday

1.  Medical Stuff:

  • 1 Day of PT.
  • 2 Days of Home Rehab.
  • I saw Larry in the office on Monday.  We talked more about my physical therapy plan (most likely I will be trying out an every other week schedule to see how I do after Christmas break).  He also put 4 of my ribs back in place and manipulated my OA bone that was rotated.
  • Today, I had my 9th prolotherapy treatment.  It has been a rough one, but I should hopefully be back on my feet tomorrow.
  • This week marked my one year anniversary for my POTS and EDS diagnoses.  Hard to believe.