Most of you are probably aware about my physical disability. If not, then thats new information. I'm pretty tired of explaing it on here so lets just leave it at that.
I went to the hospital today for a BTX review. Last time I had it was about 2 months ago, since then I have not been able to play guitar, as my thumb will not stop contracting. I told them it didn't work an I was fed up with getting it. It turns out they're researching a new treatment for stroke patients, which so far they've had pretty possitive feedback about, so they decided to offer me it. I asked what it was, and it's basically a small thing that you hook up to your arm using two patches, and it sends electric currents into your muscles and nerves. The aim, in simple terms, is to get the muscles and nerves going properly again. My mates brother (he has very mild cerebral palsy) has had this treatment on his leg a long time ago, and it was succesful. So I said yes. Gotta do it for just 10-15 minutes a day. I'm going to see what happens in 2 months, and weather I should continue with it or not. The only thing that may get in the way is, I had my stroke 7 years ago, and the patients they've been trying it on had their stroke like, a couple of days prior. So my nerves or whatever is wrong with me might not be fixable. If thats makes any sense. Lets hope for the best though.
If this just relaxes my arm, and make it not so damn unpredictible all the time, I'll be happy.

With me not being able to play guitar, my new resonators just been sitting there, teasing me. BUT, when I can play guitar again, I should be recording my official, un-official EP at my schools studio. Should be pretty awesome to hear the result.

Yeah, thats whats been hapening in my oh so fun life. For now, I shall leave you with a youtube link to ponder about;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrIiHhMrAUA

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former user radio_friendly_unit_shifter

Great news Riley!

Glad there is another avenue of potential opening up for you, and with advances in medical science if this isn't a success you know another potential treatment is just around the corner for you.

Hoping for the best as always.

Still sending prayers and lots of good thoughts your way! The fact you are continuing to fight the battle..is wonderful! I hope the treatment is successful!

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Mona
"Music is What Feelings Sound like"

Best wishes, follow your heart and never give up your dreams!

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Being able to play and enjoy music is a gift that's often taken for granted.

Don't leave home without it!

Best of luck to you brother, I can't imagine what you're dealing with. Hope it all works out for the best. Cheers..

Hi , Riley !
Thanks for the update (and the link! ) Hope that treatment works - wish you the best. Fight it !

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A-man

+1!

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You dig?

Riley, keep the positive attitude! Good mojo heading your way, good luck with the new treatment.

T2

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What time is it? It's Fender Time.

good to hear, Riley! hope it works! and also, that white stripes record was one of the big inspirations for me when i first started playing guitar. listened to a LOT of white stripes that first couple of years i was playing

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~Dan

Sounds like it may be a good thing, keeping my fingers crossed for you riley, and keep on keepin' on with a positive attitude...I believe things are going to get much better for you in the future!

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Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancin'

Sounds like it may be a good thing, keeping my fingers crossed for you riley, and keep on keepin' on with a positive attitude...I believe things are going to get much better for you in the future!

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Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancin'

Good luck young'un, and remember that studies have shown that positive attitude and and fighting spirits may help patients in recovery, so stay strong (it has something to do with hormones and ... errr ... stuff ).
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/46615.php
Edit: Link added. Thought I should back up my claims in this post.

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Deyr fé
Deyja frændr
Deyr sjálfr ið sama
En orðstír
Deyr aldregi
Hveim er sér góðan getr

good luck and all the best to you.

cheers

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It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting - paulo coelho

Your resilience never ceases to amaze me.

Good luck.

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Rated "M" for meaty.

Best wishes man. Never give up!

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Once you go Strat, you never go back.

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