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It's improving, but....
Wed Feb 02 2005

I came here last night just before bed to make an entry, but I was hit with a huge spasm! A 10 plus. I was almost screaming with the pain. So I took a Soma and a Vicodin (don't like to mix those two) plus the Klonopin and the heating pad. Knocked me out pretty good for about seven hours.

Generally, each day is getting better. For two days I didn't take any pain med or the Soma. There were some twinges, but manageable. Took a couple extra-strength Tylenol, and managed with that.

Must have had a touch of stomach flu. For a couple days I was nausteated and had diarrhea. Even my morning tea upset my tum. Had sweats and chills, too, and maybe a small fever. But today I feel good.

Last couple days have been nice, weather-wise. Morning fog, but it clears off, and the temp has been hovering around 60. The weather page indicates nice weather for the rest of the week, but we're not done with the winter rains yet.

I loaded up on my monthly supply of bagels this morning. Megan has gifted me with a monthly supply of a dozen bagels. I've been having problems with housekeeping chores, so she decided that my Mothers Day gift this year would be help once a week with the things I can't do--like running the vacuum and mopping floors. She's also threatening to organize the chaos around my desk. She said she won't do my dishes, or dust, or wash windows. Dusting I can do. I have a dishwasher, and I don't do windows, either. Many Banshee nose prints on the front windows.

I missed my physical therapy last Thursday, but I won't miss the one this coming Thursday. Have you ever looked at your calendar, then later discovered that you checked out the wrong week? That's what happened, and that's why I missed the pt last week. The exercises help when I remember to do them, but every hour? I get busy with something, involved in a book, and just plain don't watch the clock. But I do them as often as I remember.

One of these days I'm going to make an entry that's all light and humor. But not today.

Shalom

15 Comments
  • From:
    Dreamerbooks2003 (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Feb 01 2005
    Dear Friend:
    All your entries make me smile. Well, except for that one a week or so ago
    That one made me worry!
    So glad you are posting..
    Hugs and prayers.
    peggy

    the sound of chills and hot sweats, and upset stomach sound like me. I wonder if maybe it is a bug going around.. I was chalking it up to the tobacco withdrawals..
    :)
    Happy thoughts
  • From:
    Fairywishes (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Feb 01 2005
    oh dear, hope you feel better soon, get your feet up, add some chocolate and some tea and a comforter and heal. Your gift of once a week help sounds perfect, don't worry about the chores though, you know what, they really will still be there when you feel you again...

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  • From:
    Sezrah (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Feb 01 2005
    hey chaya,

    glad to hear you're getting help, it makes me feel better to know there are people keeping an eye on you. we all need that

    love sez
  • From:
    Yetzirah (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Feb 01 2005
    What? No sweetness and light? Dang. Well, I'll take a pickle instead. :-) Sometimes there's just nothing like a nice sour pickle!
  • From:
    DancingButterfly (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Feb 02 2005
    Bagels, yum!!! Do you have salmon and cream cheese on yours?
    Glad to hear you are a *bit* better now. I do that too, I miss appointments because I'm looking either a week ahead or a week behind on the calendar! I can remember things I have to do everyday, but appointments are hard to remember.
  • From:
    FishCreekBride (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Feb 02 2005
    You're in my prayers. I hope you feel better soon.
  • From:
    Dustbunny3 (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Feb 02 2005
    I have two three month calanders left that have always keep me on board. Last ,Present,next . If you would like one I will mail!!!
    I have used this in my hetic travel years and it works for it makes you aware.
    I also use American greeting Card Plus on the computer to keep me up with Reminders of birthdays ANV DOC apointments and such .It is a bear to type all the dates in but it gives you a reminder 7 days in advance and I would have a hard time without it jumping up each time I fire this thing up.
    I need this kick in the butt to get my mind in order as I age.
  • From:
    Dustbunny3 (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Feb 02 2005
    I have two three month calanders left that have always keep me on board. Last ,Present,next . If you would like one I will mail!!!
    I have used this in my hetic travel years and it works for it makes you aware.
    I also use American greeting Card Plus on the computer to keep me up with Reminders of birthdays ANV DOC apointments and such .It is a bear to type all the dates in but it gives you a reminder 7 days in advance and I would have a hard time without it jumping up each time I fire this thing up.
    I need this kick in the butt to get my mind in order as I age.
  • From:
    Calantha (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Feb 02 2005
    From one who thought I would never get better, there is hope of not being in so much pain . . . I am thankful to have healed as much as I have. I really feel for you, knowing how awful it is to go through that and the helplessness that goes along with. You are blessed with wonderful friends and family who look out for . . . I am glad for that. I hope that the worst of your pain is over soon and I know it is very hard for you right now.

    Love,
    Anne
  • From:
    Sweetsummerbreeze (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Feb 02 2005
    Glad to hear you are feeling better. I think there has been a stomach flu going around. The symptoms you described are the same symptoms I had when I had the allergic reaction to the vaccinations I had. When I spoke to the doctor she said the nausea and diarrhea and the abdomenal pain I was having was sounding like the flu and not part of the allergic reaction. All I know is it wasn't any fun. Hope yours doesn't last as long as mine did.
  • From:
    AussieDeafMan (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Feb 02 2005
    I hope all gets back to some semblance of normality (whatever that is!) asap.
    Life is asking much of you at present.
    *joins with the other fighting spirits by your side*
    _|m/ ADM
  • From:
    Yetzirah (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Feb 02 2005
    Ah, too bad everyone can't appreciate that delicate balance. All they seem to want to do is erase it. How sad.
  • From:
    CovertOps (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Feb 02 2005
    (((((CHAYA)))))

    I wish I could do more than just voice my concerns and pray for your health, dear friend. I am so worried for you. I am glad you are making progress, but each time you experience a 'relapse' and feel pain, my heart skips a beat. I can almost feel your pain.

    I wish I could do more. At least I can do the windows, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and such like.

    Love to Banshee!

    Healing Hugs & Love,
    E.L.
  • From:
    Dreamerbooks2003 (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Feb 02 2005
    I really appreciate your entry on the male-female attributes. I think I need a refresher course. It does make perfect sense. But I see myself again with both parts. Maybe I am odd-ball. But I can be both giving and recieving.Not sure I understand resonating and developing. although I am going to think on this for a bit..I will probably come up with it.. Sooner or later
    ;}

    I hope your spasms quit this.. My stars. you have taken enough drugs to put a horse in space.. I wish you well today.. and
    blessings.. every day..
    PEGGY :)
  • From:
    MissTick (Legacy)
    On:
    Wed Feb 02 2005
    I need to think on your idea about black leather on windows...hmmmm...I believe, this could be my best option when I'll run out of all the others, including japanese silk as a throw on my sofa and kinky vases in the shapes of various bits of body ;-) LOL... Good to see you in your good spirits regardless...:-)