The Hands and Legs

It seems that Craig has been a little depressed about his condition.  He is feeling pain in his left leg and wondering if he would have straight hands again since his wrists are pushed downwards making his hands down like a puppy's front paw as if the front leg was up.  There is little muscle meat on the top of his forearm which makes it difficult for him to lift his hands up since that's where he could be able to have the strength in him.  if he has that, then he would be able to lift his hands up. He doesn't even know if the physical therapy is working.  The therapist see some movement, Time is running out and doesn't know if his insurance will cover it.  He just has to continue with his homework at home, even after the treatments are over.  

It snowed today so he didn't want to risk going outside and falling.  I think part of the reason is that he is loosing hope on getting better.  He's so burnt out fighting and fighting with his condition that he just wants it over and have his life back again.  I could understand that.  I get burnt out too because I am still lifting him up from the sofa and wiping himself after he goes to the bathroom and doing other things too.

Not giving up

ITs 8:50pm and just finished watching Eighteen when Craig had to go to the bathroom.  I was in the livingroom when I heard sounds coming from the bathrooom, sniffling.  I knew that he was crying.  He broke out in tears when I went in there.   I know that he wishes his hands weren't curled in the way they are.  He kept crying saying he isn't ready to throw in the towel.  There are soo much things he is doing and is not giving up.  He's going through physical therapy and doing some pool exercises which are good for him.  I suppose his insurance is up to the Max or something and its up the physical therapist to add more paperwork to get an extend.  I too wish things were the way they were.  He just has to keep trying and pushing at making his hands get better, its the only way he could do this right so he could recover through all this.

Improvements

I'm impressed with the improvements Craig is becoming.   With the help of the physical therapist and occupational therapist for several weeks now going, they have seen some changes in him.  Not much but you are able to see the difference from where he was once was.   I am glad that he is able to see the help that he finally needs.  I am so glad that he left his old Doctor.  He is now out of his wheelchair, and doesn't use his walker in the house anymore.   He should had gotten physical therapy a long time ago which his old Doctor Ann Lemire didn't really want him to go.  I still blame her who is a terrible doctor when it comes to decisions and respecting the patients needs.

I had read some reviews about his old doctor and they weren't really good, the ratings were very poor, and I am not surprised either.  She shouldn't be working anymore.

Well, now that he is getting the help that he needs, he could be able to move forward to better things and getting stronger.  HIS JOURNEY CONTINUES TO A FULL RECOVERY....