Alas! I did NOT turn into a mermaid, in spite of it all. I do plan to continue my water therapy because it seems to build and strengthen my leg muscles. I can feel it when I am walking up the hill from my house to my car. Yes, strong leg muscles! YEA!! But the pain is still there. I am beginning to think the pain will be a part of my life until the end. UGH...
My physical therapist supplied me with a belt to strap around my hips when I am experiencing unbearable sciatica. Surprisingly, it does help! I was totally tongue in cheek when she first fitted me with it, but after wearing it for 2 days, I was convinced! The sciatica was under control. I hate sciaticia...it is totally exhausting. This little belt seems to scrunch everything together like I have real muscles and am not aging and my body totally agrees with it. It is a good thing.
Aside from aching knees, shoulders, hips and ankles, I am in pretty good shape. I can still walk without aid from a cane or walker. I can still drive my car and the school bus. My swimming is not the best, but it is improving. With that improvement, I expect to be able to run a 10K by the cool time of year....maybe in November. Yes, life is good.
