Good news! Good news! Good news!

[Bummer Knees]

I had therapy on the hand today and the grip strength is up to a 23!

Last time measurments were done it was a 10, so this is a big improvement.

I started using Cezispan cream on the hand to reduce the pain before doing my exercises at home.

I still have problems holding a pen or pencil, therapy is contacting the doctor for approval in making a splint to wear when writing.

To be able to retrain I need use of the hand for writing and doing more then one finger tapping on the computer.

[jayne]

WTG Bummer I am so happy for you

[chrischris]

It's a good feeling when you can see actual progress! Keep up the good work.

[red1030]

that's great bummer Red

[Bummer Knees]

I did have some burning of the hand/wrist yesterday afternoon but with increasing of the weights in therapy that may be normal.

My goal is to be able to take some college classes in the future.

[inpainokla]

that's great news BK hopefully you will continue to get stronger and stronger

[Bummer Knees]

The right knee is also doing much better, it feels stronger, although I still have some giving of the knee.

I am very frustrated with the back, still not making progress and physical therapy may stop on the back this week. The pain stays high, along with the muscle spasms.
The S1 & Si joint keeps shifting causing additional problems with the back.
The therapist says I have chronic instability of the S1 & Si joints.

I return to the wc doctor this week, guess I will see what he has to say about this.