This morning I woke up with the itching all over. Not the worse I've experienced, but still frustrating. By 6:20 am, I decided that I was going to take my first dose early. (Normally, my first dose is taken at 7.)
When I went for the pill bottle, there was only one dose in the container. I had missed the final dose the night before and I was paying for it.
This was the first dose I've missed since beginning to take Lyrica in over 3 months. I could never have imagined the discomfort that would result from one missed dose. But, have I ever learned that consequence today.
Three full doses later and I am still itching. Scalp, face, arms, torso, legs, palms. It is crazy making!
At this point, the only thing to learn is how long I am going to suffer for having missed a single dose of Lyrica.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Monday, January 21, 2013
Small Depressing Update
I was surprised to see that I haven't posted since May of 2012. Not sure why that revelation is so shocking, considering the state of my health over the last eight months.
Fortunately, I finally received a diagnosis in October. Unforturnately, I officially have Fibromyalgia. Despite the diagnosis, I am relieved to have a name to put to the pain and fatigue that I have experienced over the last 9+ years. It's just a shame that I had to wait so long, in order to be bad enough, to finally have a clear picture of what I was dealing with.
I'm very grateful to my family doctor for sticking with me so long and believing that my symptoms were, in fact, real. She also did a tireless job in trying to find a specialist that would be able to help me.
At present, I am dealing with the after effects of complications from the flu. It has been over 3 weeks, yet I am still having a difficult time with a cough and runny nose. Then there is the fatigue...is my body just trying to heal from being sick so long or is it the Fibromyalgia. *shrug*
Otherwise, it seems that the medicinal treatment the rheumatoligist has recommend is helping tremendously.
Until tomorrow,
~Michelle~
Fortunately, I finally received a diagnosis in October. Unforturnately, I officially have Fibromyalgia. Despite the diagnosis, I am relieved to have a name to put to the pain and fatigue that I have experienced over the last 9+ years. It's just a shame that I had to wait so long, in order to be bad enough, to finally have a clear picture of what I was dealing with.
I'm very grateful to my family doctor for sticking with me so long and believing that my symptoms were, in fact, real. She also did a tireless job in trying to find a specialist that would be able to help me.
At present, I am dealing with the after effects of complications from the flu. It has been over 3 weeks, yet I am still having a difficult time with a cough and runny nose. Then there is the fatigue...is my body just trying to heal from being sick so long or is it the Fibromyalgia. *shrug*
Otherwise, it seems that the medicinal treatment the rheumatoligist has recommend is helping tremendously.
Until tomorrow,
~Michelle~
Friday, May 11, 2012
New Symptoms?
Despite trying to walk regularly, my efforts have been rather sporadic. It was starting to show promise a few weeks ago, when I managed a 20 mile week...easily!
However, my health has been quite iffy lately. Fact is, I believe I've finally reached the realm of new symptoms.
Years ago, I figured out that caffeine triggered my migraines. Quit drinking caffeinated soda and the headaches went from 4 to 5 times weekly to less than that number in a year. The migraines have been back for about 2 months. But, the dilemma is that I am now waking up with them. So what on earth is triggering them this time?
Last weekend, just moving around became difficult. The best description I can give it is Tin Man syndrome. Remember how, in The Wizard of OZ, the Tin Man would get creaky and have difficult moving his joints? Well that is what it felt like...I needed someone to come along and oil my joints so I could move about easily.
Seriously, I felt less like 41 and more like 101.
This lasted from Sunday to Tuesday. I spent all 3 days sitting on the couch, watching television & entertaining myself with MahJong on-line.
Wednesday, I woke up just fine. Absolutely no sign of the Tin Man joints.
Today, I got out of bed feeling great. Because it was so cold this morning, Tammy and I decided to walk at 11 am. While waiting, I worked around the house. Did some laundry. Washed some dishes. Hauled laundry upstairs and put it away.
At 10:30, my feet started hurting. It hit as if a switch was flipped. The closest description is the burning you get after walking barefoot on sand too much. Despite the pain, I laced up my shoes and went to the track to meet Tammy for our walk.
When I turned the corner at the water plant, the pain hit my hands. It was approximately 11 am.
We walked, 1 hour, 1 minute. (12 laps/3 miles)
Two additional, possible symptoms:
For as long as I can remember, I would occasionally choke on something I was eating, drinking or just saliva in general. It was as if I breathed wrong or the food was too crumby or loose. It was a nuisance. But, it happened infrequently enough that I never bothered about it.
However, about 6 months ago, the choking/strangling became much more frequent and severe.
Previously, I can remember one occasion when the choking scared me. I was quite pregnant with Jared and had more difficulty that usual catching my breath.
Now, it seems that this happens at least once a week. Honestly, I have not kept track. The idea that this could be a symptom only occured to me this morning, after recovering from yet another incident.
I've had 2 memorable instances where I was scared I was not going to recover my breath. But, I've learned that if I don't panic, I have a much better chance of recovering my breath easier.
These episodes are now so severe that they make me vomit.
Also...recently the two little toes on my left foot, plus a small portion of the side of the foot, went numb. I don't know when. I don't know how long. It didn't alarm me at the time. But, now I'm beginning to wonder.
For the time being, my entries may be less about exercise and more about my health and how I'm feeling.
Years ago, I figured out that caffeine triggered my migraines. Quit drinking caffeinated soda and the headaches went from 4 to 5 times weekly to less than that number in a year. The migraines have been back for about 2 months. But, the dilemma is that I am now waking up with them. So what on earth is triggering them this time?
Last weekend, just moving around became difficult. The best description I can give it is Tin Man syndrome. Remember how, in The Wizard of OZ, the Tin Man would get creaky and have difficult moving his joints? Well that is what it felt like...I needed someone to come along and oil my joints so I could move about easily.
Seriously, I felt less like 41 and more like 101.
This lasted from Sunday to Tuesday. I spent all 3 days sitting on the couch, watching television & entertaining myself with MahJong on-line.
Wednesday, I woke up just fine. Absolutely no sign of the Tin Man joints.
Today, I got out of bed feeling great. Because it was so cold this morning, Tammy and I decided to walk at 11 am. While waiting, I worked around the house. Did some laundry. Washed some dishes. Hauled laundry upstairs and put it away.
At 10:30, my feet started hurting. It hit as if a switch was flipped. The closest description is the burning you get after walking barefoot on sand too much. Despite the pain, I laced up my shoes and went to the track to meet Tammy for our walk.
When I turned the corner at the water plant, the pain hit my hands. It was approximately 11 am.
We walked, 1 hour, 1 minute. (12 laps/3 miles)
Two additional, possible symptoms:
For as long as I can remember, I would occasionally choke on something I was eating, drinking or just saliva in general. It was as if I breathed wrong or the food was too crumby or loose. It was a nuisance. But, it happened infrequently enough that I never bothered about it.
However, about 6 months ago, the choking/strangling became much more frequent and severe.
Previously, I can remember one occasion when the choking scared me. I was quite pregnant with Jared and had more difficulty that usual catching my breath.
Now, it seems that this happens at least once a week. Honestly, I have not kept track. The idea that this could be a symptom only occured to me this morning, after recovering from yet another incident.
I've had 2 memorable instances where I was scared I was not going to recover my breath. But, I've learned that if I don't panic, I have a much better chance of recovering my breath easier.
These episodes are now so severe that they make me vomit.
Also...recently the two little toes on my left foot, plus a small portion of the side of the foot, went numb. I don't know when. I don't know how long. It didn't alarm me at the time. But, now I'm beginning to wonder.
For the time being, my entries may be less about exercise and more about my health and how I'm feeling.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Day 17 & 18
Wednesday
Walked 19 minutes, 4 laps (1 mile)
The fatigue has hit really hard. I'm sleeping a full night, only to be in desperate need of a nap two hours after I wake up. I sleep until noon or slightly after and by 10 pm, I'm beyond ready for bed. It's so frustrating.
Wednesday was the first day I had the opportunity to walk this week. Due to the fatigue & just plain not feeling well, I managed a whole mile. It's something! I have to hang on to that.
Thursday
Today, I plan to skip attempting to walk. My left heel is close to being healed. Since I haven't been able to do much this week, I think it's to my advantage to allow my poor foot the extra day to heal.
Walked 19 minutes, 4 laps (1 mile)
The fatigue has hit really hard. I'm sleeping a full night, only to be in desperate need of a nap two hours after I wake up. I sleep until noon or slightly after and by 10 pm, I'm beyond ready for bed. It's so frustrating.
Wednesday was the first day I had the opportunity to walk this week. Due to the fatigue & just plain not feeling well, I managed a whole mile. It's something! I have to hang on to that.
Thursday
Today, I plan to skip attempting to walk. My left heel is close to being healed. Since I haven't been able to do much this week, I think it's to my advantage to allow my poor foot the extra day to heal.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Day 13
Walked 40 minutes; 8 laps (2 miles)
Walked with Jay.
Had the opportunity, so I took it.
My energy levels seem to be much better. Yesterday evening, I spent a couple of hours in the kitchen. Cleaning & cutting up vegetables. Preparing salads.
Cleaned Dobby's cages. Made our bed. Though I hit a wall halfway through dressing the bed.
Slept at least 12 hours last night. After getting lunch, as I rolled out of bed at 11 am, I began cooking. Made Cauliflower Bake, Cloverleaf rolls, a cake. Sliced some mushrooms and cleaned & cut up cauliflower.
After returning from our walk, made dinner with the help of Tim & Jay. We had steaks with mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, salads and rolls.
After cleaning up the dishes, I made the icing & frosted the cake.
I'm tired. But, it's a good tired.
Walked with Jay.
Had the opportunity, so I took it.
My energy levels seem to be much better. Yesterday evening, I spent a couple of hours in the kitchen. Cleaning & cutting up vegetables. Preparing salads.
Cleaned Dobby's cages. Made our bed. Though I hit a wall halfway through dressing the bed.
Slept at least 12 hours last night. After getting lunch, as I rolled out of bed at 11 am, I began cooking. Made Cauliflower Bake, Cloverleaf rolls, a cake. Sliced some mushrooms and cleaned & cut up cauliflower.
After returning from our walk, made dinner with the help of Tim & Jay. We had steaks with mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, salads and rolls.
After cleaning up the dishes, I made the icing & frosted the cake.
I'm tired. But, it's a good tired.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Day 12
Walked 56 minutes; 11 laps (2.75 miles)
Thank goodness for the late start this morning, as I was completely incapable of function when I got up to see Jay off to school. Went from bed to couch, saw him off, and back to bed. Completely exhausted after a full night's sleep.
Both Tammy & I were running behind for our 11 am meet up. Then, her mom's hair appointment went quicker than usual. So, we had a shorter walk than normal. But, that's OK.
With the way I am feeling, I am just happy that I was able to show up.
Plus, I am happy to report that the transitional soreness has stopped. That is a huge help.
Thank goodness for the late start this morning, as I was completely incapable of function when I got up to see Jay off to school. Went from bed to couch, saw him off, and back to bed. Completely exhausted after a full night's sleep.
Both Tammy & I were running behind for our 11 am meet up. Then, her mom's hair appointment went quicker than usual. So, we had a shorter walk than normal. But, that's OK.
With the way I am feeling, I am just happy that I was able to show up.
Plus, I am happy to report that the transitional soreness has stopped. That is a huge help.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
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