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Monthly Archives: July 2013
Diagnosed (and Chair on Hand)
Had the follow up with the rheumy today — he said in his opinion, I do have fibromyalgia. I also have a slight vitamin D deficiency. Both can cause similar symptoms. He also got after me to rest more when … Continue reading
Chaos Without a Chair
I am still in transition between two homes. Because of my condition the past few months, I planned many extra days into my move. I have desperately needed them. It still amazes me just how quickly I fatigue and how … Continue reading
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Battle Worn, but Not Defeated
Yesterday started my move to my new place. It was a rude awakening to just how much my health is controlling me. I hate being controlled. The night before I started moving, I actually managed to sleep well. After two … Continue reading
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Warrior Woman Waiting
Though thousand times a thousandin battle one may conquer,yet should one conquer just oneselfone is the greatest conquerer.Dhammapada, verse 103 Anyone who has tried to break a habit knows what a mighty foe the self is. The self knows all … Continue reading
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Helpless
There is immense frustration in having incredible pain that responds to nothing. Massage. Pressure. Shaking. Cold compress. Hot compress. Soaking. Pain meds. Stronger pain meds. Prescription pain meds. Wishing it away. There it still is invading my entire hand and … Continue reading
Drifting
I’ve started finding myself taking things less seriously lately. “Good enough” has become a common refrain. Picking my battles? (Re)Setting priorities? Maybe it’s just growth. Too often we find ourselves thinking we’re defined by the things we do, accomplish, produce, … Continue reading
Do I Hear a Diagnosis?
Today was the visit with a second rheumatologist. The last one I’d seen was a few years ago. She poked me in a couple of places, told me I didn’t have arthritis or fibromyalgia, and then left the room. Not … Continue reading
Well Dressed Zombies and Hot Cocoa
The past few days have been particularly exhausting. On top of attempting to get some packing done for my pending move, and keeping up with basic house chores, the pain and soreness has been escalating, along with my pillow and … Continue reading
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Settling Into Evening Quiet
There’s a cool piece of music playing. The tv says it’s called “The Samarkand Run” (Al Gromer Khan). It sounds like mood music to a 1960s mystery movie. I think my body and mind want me this moment to go … Continue reading
Sleep and Showers
There are two things that give me brief respite from the pain — sleep and showers. Both are too quickly behind me as I prepare to head out for the workday. The rain this morning helps the memory of sleep … Continue reading
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