Slept well, and seemed much the same as usual until I got up and went downstairs. I got a little stressed with sorting out a birthday card for my son – don’t ask me why, because I really don’t know! Anyway, I went to the Southrepps Post Office, got a card and stamps and sat down on the sofa to write it. Tremor came on big-style and took my handwriting, so I’m none too happy with my writing on the envelope, and even less so with my writing inside the card. In fact I had such a lot of tremor (and dystonia) that I had to check that I hadn’t turned off my neurostimulator by mistake. I hadn’t, but I did think that the voltages (especially the right hand voltage) were on the low side (1.9v on the left and 1.7v on the right). I vaguely recall setting my Group “A” settings to low values at night, the last time that I used them, and wonder if that’s the problem – only thing is, I can’t remember clearly! Luckily I have this blog, the whole purpose of which is to record my settings and symptoms so that I can jog my memory, when required. After a little bit of trawling through the archives, I manage to locate the post that logged my last usage of the Group “A” settings – I hadn’t realised it was so long ago! I increase my voltages (to 1.95v on the left, and 2.3v on the right) and immediately the tremors and dystonia subside. My balance is bad again (and was bad before I adjusted the settings) but at least I’m (still) not falling, just lurching and stumbling. Dyskinesia is almost unnoticeable before I adjust my voltages, and seems no worse afterwards – I expect it’ll become more pronounced as the day goes on. Mood, motivation and energy all seem pretty good, and I haven’t really noticed any fluctuation when I have been swapping between settings, which I’m happy about.
Donald Trump has won the US Presidential Election – I’m stunned, and indeed most people seem to be disbelieving. Hold on tight – it could be a wild ride! Let’s hope that he’s a better president than he has been as a candidate…
My wife leaves for work, and I decide to finish editing my video review of CBD Tea, which I started yesterday afternoon/evening. Before sitting down in front of my MacBook for the day, I clean the woodburner out, fill the log basket and then light the fire (it’s another wet and chilly morning here in Norfolk).
I finish the edit, send a copy of the video to the Polish website for their approval, and upload it to my YouTube channel, ready to publish once it has been approved.
I give up waiting for the rain to stop, put my coat on and take the dog for a very wet and cold (and brief) walk. I’m very glad to get back inside in front of the fire (and so is the dog!).