I have some good news to report and update since the last 2 months of silence.
Results NEGATIVE:
I have done my final PCR RNA test to be officially pronounced "100% CURED". Anyway, I have been "undetected" ever since the first PCR. Results will be out on June 18 and this is my "graduation certificate"!
After loads of blood tests, skin swaps, biopsies for the painful chronic ulcer on my ankle, it was reported that there is only mild inflammation. Not diagnosed as Vasculitis. Not serious enough to be treated and there is nothing doctors can help except to continue with Colchicine and Nifedipine. All I can do is just simply pray and wish it will not recur. I have to be extra careful not to injure my skin especially when I am outdoors. There are some adjustments to be made as well.
Tired NO MORE:
I realized that the morning fatigue is almost gone. It used to take me an hour for my body to get going but now I only need 30 minutes. The widespread aches and pains have diminished so much except when I sit a bit too long. However, the pain is bearable that no medication is needed. I can just put it all behind me.
Flare up:
My wrist tendinitis flared again, the second time this year, after my last diving trip to Kota Kinabalu. I have already reported that I had a steroid jab 3 months ago and no more jabs until I see the Orthopaedic. I could not get an appointment until June 13. Meanwhile, the company panel prescribed Codeine, Prednisolone to reduce my pain and inflammation. It was a miracle drug! After 2 doses, pain have been reduced 50%. The sad thing is now, I have run out of value on the medical card, I will have to pay cash upfront next time I see the doctor. I always blamed myself for forcing my hands on that crate of beer just because I wanted to store them inside our fridge in the chalet, for convenience. However, it seems like a norm to get flared after a trip.
All I can conclude is that whenever I am on holiday, I have forgotten about pain, I am feeling so much better that I overdo things and over exert myself. I have forgotten my motto altogether "If I pace, I can play, if I push, I will pay".
