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I have auto immune Enc., I'm in my fifth year of recovery and progress can be slow.

I have a severe spine injury so I take 2 paracetamol and 10mg morphine sulphate for pain relief when active during the day and also when going to bed. I take meds for thyroidism and I take medications for anxiety and panic attacks too. My Enc. meds include seizure meds and immune supressants.

Last night I had a hot bath, took the paracetamol and morphine along with my usual Enc. meds and slept for 12 hours. When I woke up I felt as though my brain had been doing some repairing. I spent the day doing some DIY and normally would have to bail out after a while but I was able to keep going and didn't get confused as I would normally do. It's a massive change and I hope this continues.

I couldn't have expected today's improvement in my mindset and don't really know what brought it on. Fingers crossed it continues. 😴

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The_Bass

So great to hear and hope this run continues for you Gandalf2 ! 😊

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kayjay2

A blessing!

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Wygella

whoo hoo. Grab it while you can but I really hope this is another corner turned!

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Paula-38

I agree with Wygella and I hope it continues.

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Juppiter

All the best for you, stay strong 🌟

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