My Re - Birth

My Re - Birth from Chikun-gunya

Nearly second half of the year 2006, I was haunted by Chikkun-gunya; a widespread disease throughout the country. Believe me, even prime minister’s family members were not biased by it from victimizing.

I had never experienced such a blow in my entire life. It affected me 3 times; prolonging 4 days every time (104 deg) with 1 or 2 weeks interval. Like many major diseases, there is no medicine for this one also.

ABOUT the VIRUS: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chikungunya_fever

The Aedes aegypti mosquito

• Spread by Mosquitoes,
• Can’t be cured by known medicines, no diet, no regular treatment procedures., and many no s.
• Affects all the joints. Some family of same virus affects only specific joints commonly.

Alternatives followed:

Good nutritional diet with vital vitamins and wait patiently to get cured all by yourself.

Every time the fever attacked me I had 104 degrees. I would eat only 1 /2 loaf of bread in all 4 days; hardly I opened my mouth & eyes. Mom tried hard to feed me. Severe head ache followed the 2^nd and 3 rd time, I was responsible then. Doctors advised me to take rest which I w-ouldn’t do it, escaping my daily routines in college. Had exams during high fever. Exam halls were fully Air Conditioned which increased my body temperature further. Although I had enough rest after exams, I could hardly move my arms or any body parts easily.

My energy was totally depleted, wouldn’t even lift glass of water or wear shoes or heavy jackets, wouldn't hold mobile for a minute. I was dependent on others for every moment/movements. My mom was feeding into my mouth for 2 months even after the fever was over. I wouldn't turn my wrist and reach up to my mouth. Thank goodness, my friends would help me to carry books, bags & laptop. Once I asked a girl to carry my laptop 3 floors up to my class room. Dragging out my parked bike was another toughest job. I felt my arm was the biggest weight I was carrying all along 24*7. I used to hang my left arm in my pant pockets. I was shy to tie up my hands around my neck. My left shoulder and right wrist were the major parts affected completely. I could even bear a fracture but not this pain. I felt like multiple fractures at same bone. It killed & restricted my movements. I was yearning to lead a normal life rather than desiring for my 'once' super genetic body.

Don’t think I am a weak person. I was a regular GYM goer. Take a look at my body in good shape. For records:-> I used to lift 130-150 kgs for Bench-press, 180 kgs in dead lifts and proportionate records in other exercises. (excuse for using body building jargons here)

I had hell lot of injuries; once my arm was half burnt, many muscles teared and hell lot of bruises., Nothing made me weak mentally / physically as this epidemic disease done to me. I would always be back to gym in weeks like arnie says "I will be back" in Terminators.

One good news: This mutated virus commonly affects leg, which was wrong in my case.My lower body was clearly free from virus. I nearly became adaptive on moving doors with my legs. Mentally I was very low and thought I would never step into gym again in my entire life thereafter. (this photo was taken when I toured MANALI, 03)

After nearly 6 months I was finally relieved (i should use the word 'alleviated') from my wrist pains and shoulder pains with the help of Homeopathic medicines, treated by my doctor- friend. Slowly started my exercises again. I jogged & tried little weights but failed & resulted in increased pain in arm joints. Gave enough rest and restarted. After some weeks of normal low wt training, I was able to increase weights.

Even 2 weeks back I was unable to lift 75 kgs for my bench press. But now lifted 120 kgs for the last 2 times of my regular routines. First, I am extremely happy I could lead a normal life & also with good muscles. I Re - Invented my body & my life. Thanks to everyone who helped me to get back.