Charge!!!!!!!!!!!

I haven't charged my "device" in over 3 weeks.  I learned how to monitor the battery, so I am only doing it when necessary.  I probably could have gone another week - buy why take chances!  I have been leaving it on 24/7, and find I don't wake up with leg pains during the night.  This means I don't feel the need for pain meds during the night.  I do notice, however, that the leg pains return as soon as I turn the device on.  I like to experiment!  Sometimes when going from moving around to lying down the vibration changes position and is uncomfortable.  When this happens I shut off the device and give the nerves a chance to regroup -- at least until the pain starts.  I am becoming quite the woosie! 

How has having this device changed my life so far?  I do more.  I can be up and sitting in a chair for longer times.  Which means I can craft, or visit, or read sitting up.  I have gone to several stores that do not have carts and have been able to walk around, without the pain during or after.  The most important thing to me, is that  I wake up knowing that I unrelenting, mind numbing pain is not a given for the day.  I wake up believing I can manage the pain, and have some enjoyment every day.  The other thing is, I can recognize "different" pain from chronic pain.  I rest better, oh I still get up a lot during the night, but it is not as bad.  That was what I was going for - relief.  It is true that I would like ALL pain to go away, however, I am structurally unsound so it is what it is!

I am enjoying the ride!