Long Road to Recovery

[AaronKing1]

It has been a long time since I posted……that is a good thing. My story begins about 5 years ago when I came down with about all the symptoms one could imagine: cramping, body-wide twitching, pain, fatigue, mixed-up words etc. After 2 EMG’s and one MRI, stints on klonopin and valium, I can say I am nearly 95-99% of my former self. I am exercising, jogging, and even lifting weights. I still get twitches, just not as many. Also, the fatigue and pain has greatly improved (when I fail to get enough sleep or my symptoms really do seem to flare up).A collogue came to me and discussed the classic BFS symptoms he was having. His sister, a PT suggested more ominous causes; his clean tests and symptoms screamed BFS. HE was most happy to find the site.Bottom line, this disease is real and can get better. I am living proof. )

 

[GlitterFountain]

This is wonderful to read. Thank you for showing us that life does get better. 95%-99% of normal are numbers we are all trying to shoot for.What do you think made the biggest difference? Time? Medication? Acceptance? Or Something else?

 

[AaronKing1]

Initially, the medication was essential. I eqaute BFS with some of the symptoms of a classic "nervous breakdown". Meds, rest, meditation, massage, and a general "slowing" of the body's reaction to stress seems essential.