The CoQ10 arrived quicker than expected and I got to start it yesterday. I’ve been dealing with unmanageable pain from HC and occipital neuralgia for a few weeks now, so to say I’ve been inactive doesn’t quite cut it.
But today, despite the pain, I managed to do a fair bit of work on my laptop, played for longer with Riley in the sun and helped dry up dishes for my mum. This might seem small, but it’s pretty big. It could be a total coincidence and I’ve just managed to access my energy a little easier, like Saturdays cleaning, but it could also be a good sign from this supplement.
I wrote the above paragraphs on Wednesday, now it’s Friday and I’ll tell you what I’ve done for the rest of the week.
Thursday started off slow, Riley and I played and enjoyed some time together in the garden. Then I had a soak in a bath, washed AND styled my hair and helped a little with dinner prep.
Today has been a busier one, Friday lunch times my dad comes round for coffee and a catch-up. Before he arrived, I was up at 10.30, nearly an hour earlier than I’ve been managing the last few weeks. Mum brought me a big trough to plant some wildflower seeds, so I got dressed and played with Riley. Then I got the trough out, lugged 3 bags of compost into in and scattered my seeds before watering. I stayed in the garden with Riley while he continued playing by himself, just enjoying being outside. Then I had a slightly longer than usual visit with dad, and now I’m sitting in the sun of a hired secure field. Riley is pretty tired, given I’ve had more energy to train and exercise him this week, so throwing balls is a sporadic. We’re just sitting, enjoying the sun in the grass, lightening to the birds and writing this little entry.
I also managed to walk nearly to the bottom of the field and back. I couldn’t make it all the way, but I was closer to the bottom than the top so I’m thrilled.
I’m sleeping better, I have the energy to eat better rather than consuming easy calories in the hopes for some energy and I just feel good.
My legs are still shit, my head is improving, and clearly my energy is more stable. I’m still not able to do a lot, by a normal persons standards I’d be pretty shit. But for me, if this remains consistent and I can reduce my crashes and flares, then CoQ10 is the best money I’ve spent since the vaccine. I’m trying not to get ahead of myself, this could just be a better few days which are like gold dust. But dare I say, I feel a little hope and for once it doesn’t feel so scary.