My time in the Pool at Cleethorpes Leisure Centre went well yesterday. I held on tightly to the side as I stretched out my legs. I was very nervous but managed twenty minutes or so in the water.

I’m back for another dip this morning. Then I will chance another couple of short spells in the Sauna.

It’s great to be back at the Leisure Centre and there are a couple of my old mates who I hope to bump into today.

The other great new is both of my hands are improving. That Hand Massager from NEURVIVO is really helping. I can almost make a fist with both hands. If I sleep with my gloves on; waking up unable to straighten my fingers is now a thing of the past!

I’m revising my Thursday morning routine.

Last week I fell asleep during Maria’s class and left after half an hour. I hope to do a little better today and see out the whole hour. I have decided not to attend Monica’s class because I think two hours in one day is too much. I have to be sensible, listen to my body, and take things carefully.

In the afternoon I will find out if the problems with my teeth are anything to worry about.

I’m hoping for a restful afternoon reading. Yesterday I finished Kate Swaffer’s book: ‘What the Hell Happened to My Brain?’

After my dental appointment I will resume reading a book by Tom Schuller: ‘The Paula Principle’. Tom was my Supervisor when I was at Warwick University doing my M Ed.

I will see how I feel in the evening and may do some more gentle exercises.

I have woken up very early this morning with toothache in the lower teeth on the right-hand side of my mouth.

I will need to visit my dentist this morning, who I’m sure will X-ray to find out if there is any decay taking place. It is possible that the Vibrator Plate that I’m using has irritated the nerves in my mouth. This happened once before and I sent a previous gadget back to the manufacturer and received a full refund.

I have applied toothpaste to the painful area and taken a couple of paracetamol, and the pain isreceding.

Only Rachel, my dentist, will be able to establish what the problem is.

My Smart Therapy Glove from Neurivo arrived yesterday. I’m hoping that this is the final piece in my jigsaw to help me address the consequences of arthritis and neuropathy.

I will also continue to use recipes from The Ancient Remedies Handbook to deal with my current health problems.

I aim to review progress in 7 days’ time, when I will record my weight, waist size, and how I’m feeling .

I have varied my morning routine today. I’ve had the daily shower and then I’ve decided to bring my Vibrating Plate into use for the first time. This has been working my calf muscles for 5 minutes and I can feel the blood pumping to my calves.

I’ve decided to leave my fungal nail infection alone for a while. I’m no longer soaking my feet in white vinegar. However, I will send off some nail clippings for assessment to establish what the fungus is.

Standing still is no option or neuropathy will just march on. I have to try different things and gradually introduce new approaches to try and repair my myelin sheath and get my nerves the nutrition that they need.

I realize I have to go slowly with new things to try to establish what impact they’re having.

Chronic Nerve Pain is with me again this morning.

I’m going to use a dietary approach to try and make myself more comfortable.

I’m using a recipe from the The Joint& Mobility Handbook and I’m hoping that the Sardine & Chickpea Warm Pita Bowl recipe on Page 32, will help.

Here’s hoping!

My attempt to get a dip in the pool at Cleethorpe’s Leisure Centre this morning failed. I hadn’t checked and the pool is booked out for swimming lessons until 10:30. So I spent an hour or so in the Health Suite catching up with old friends and making some new ones. I had been advised not to use the sauna because that might not help the redness that I’m currently experiencing in my legs.

After the Leisure Centre I decided to consult a local pharmacist on the number of spots, like large freckles, that have now appeared on my chest. He advised me that I need to consult my doctor about this and I’ll do that on Monday morning.

I hope to have a restful afternoon, sitting on my recliner chair watching Coventry City play Sunderland. Perhaps today will bring about a much-needed win for The Sky Blues!

I’m following a strict morning regime. If ever I’m going to make any progress with my ongoing medical conditions I need to be resolute.

I begin with a shower, making sure that my towel is a fresh one as I can’t risk passing on any infections. After my shower, I soak my feet in a mixture of white vinegar, baking soda, and mouthwash to try to eradicate fungal nail infection that’s been plaguing me for ages. While I’m soaking my feet, I rub moisturising cream into my legs to prevent any further outbreaks of cellulitis. I’ve decided not to rub any magnesium into my arms today as there is some redness from the yesterday.

Now I need to move on to my hands and use the Kavaria device to give infrared treatment that will increase the blood flow to both hands. Then it’s time to get dressed. I’m going to ensure that my body is warm today to minimize the impact of arthritis. I’m wearing a warm top under my football shirt and long tights under my track suit bottoms.

It’s gloomy and cold outside today so I’ve decided to use a taxi to take me into Grimsby. A long journey in my mobility scooter is not sensible.

I’m hoping that I will return home this afternoon without further pain in my body.

I have an appointment with Megan, a Practice Nurse, this morning.

I need to take advice on thed redness on my legs that never seems to go way. Despite using various creams to address the problem.

Megan will also advise me on wether I need to continue wearing compression stockings; as the swelling has almost gone.

She will also let me know if the chlorine in the local swimming baths is likely to upset my legs.