Had an adjustment to my settings yesterday. It was unscheduled. Received a call on Tuesday and set up the meeting for Wednesday. We are eager to get this done.
They switched the location being used on the right side and were able to reduce the current there. Left the meeting with settings of L 1.1 and R 1.6mA. A tiny bit of dyskinesia. It's amazing how a very small amount of current can make such a big difference in my brain. Discussed tapering down on meds but not with a "do this" clear strategy. So far, I haven't needed a pill and haven't taken anything for about 43 hours. Not sure yet if any kind of withdrawal symptoms will be an issue and will take a very small dose if that happens.
J and I went for lunch at Pita Pit and I had PROTEIN at lunch!! It's been many years since I was able to do that as protein interferes with the absorption of the PD meds. I felt "like a regular person".
I didn't sleep great. It was to be expected as the new settings need to settle in for a few days. But - when I am in bed, I can turn over, etc. fairly easily!
I'm moving around at home with no assistance. Just a little bit of balance issues, but no falls (or near falls).
We are so close!
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