I woke up yesterday in serious pain. I had fallen asleep Friday night watching TV and my hubby decided to let me sleep instead of waking me up to go to bed. He thought he was doing me a favor, but I ended up not taking my meds before bedtime. When I woke up yesterday, I immediately went to take my morning meds and realized I didn't take my Friday morning pills. Explains the pain!
I guess I was so excited that Friday was our last day of school before Winter Break, taking my meds completely slipped my mind. I just wanted to get to work and get the day over with as quickly as possible. Boy am I paying for that now! I spent all day yesterday hoping the meds would start working, but no such luck. Today is a little better than yesterday. I'm hoping by tomorrow the pain will be back into the manageable range.
On the brighter side of things, I have all my Christmas shopping finished. I did it all online this year. I usually end up waiting until the last minute which causes severe stress and major flares. This year I finally got smart and realized I could get everything I needed online. Now I'm just waiting for the last of the packages to arrive. They are all supposed to be delivered by Tuesday, so I'm not going to stress until Wednesday if they haven't been delivered yet.
Think I'll take a nap now and see if I can get rid of my headache!
Gentle Hugs to All!
Bonnie
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Friday, November 21, 2014
Here I Go Again!
I had a major scare Saturday night while watching my youngest son play soccer. He was playing in a tournament and the game started at 8:30 p.m. Around 9:30 I got the worst pain in my head that I have ever gotten. I'm used to headaches and migraines, but this was different. It felt like someone had stuck a knife in the top front left side of my brain and decided to twist it and leave it there.
As you all know, getting strange pains is a normal part of our lives. This pain was different! The lights and noise were unbearable, meanwhile I'm trying to keep my happy face on for my son who is still playing. Finally around 9:45 the game was over and we got in the car for the 30 minute drive home. I didn't want to scare my hubby or my 10 year old, so I just closed my eyes and pushed my head into the headrest to try and ease the pain.
Once we arrived home I decided to check my blood pressure and it was 167/111. I finally let my hubby know what was happening and told him it was time for the ER. I called my parents and asked them to meet us there so they could take Shane to their house. My mom stayed with us, while my dad took Shane home.
We were at the ER from 11:00 to 3:30 the next morning. They started me off on IV Toradol and something to help with the nausea I had developed. After a couple of hours, my blood pressure had gone down just a tad, but the pain was still pretty bad. They then added morphine and codeine to my IV and took me for a CT scan. Finally the pain started to subside, and my blood pressure went back to semi-normal. The CT came back fine (of course, because they always do), and they gave me a prescription for the Toradol and Tylenol with codeine and sent me on my merry way.
The pain was back by 7:00 and the blood pressure was up again (though only 149/100). I spent all of Sunday in bed under the blanket in praying that the meds would start working. Finally on Monday my blood pressure was back to normal (110/76) and the pain was finally heading to being a regular every day type of headache.
While in the ER waiting for my parents, I could see how scared my little guy was, and all I could do was think about what would happen to him if I stroked out or had a heart attack. So I made a decision that I was going to lose all the weight I have gained over the last few years, because I can't imagine leaving my husband, children and family. I can't do that to them, and I can't do that to me.
So I've started a new weight loss program, and have already lost 5 pounds this week (mostly water weight). I will be down to a healthier weight by the summer and I will get out there and play soccer with my son. I want to be able to walk, run, and go places with my family. Hopefully the weight loss will help with the Fibro pain (people are always telling me if I lose weight things will get better), but regardless of the Fibro I want to live a healthier life for my family (pain be damned)!
Gentle Hugs,
Bonnie
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Is it Fibro or Something to Worry About?
Have you ever been faced with a new pain that has you thinking "should I worry about it, or should I just chalk it up to the fibro?" Well it happens all the time to me, and I am not a fan of the guessing game!
I started having sharp pains in my chest a couple of weeks ago. Nothing major, just a sharp jab and then it would go away. This would happen every once in awhile with no clear pattern. Then last weekend it started happening more often. It hurt when I would bend over, cough, sneeze, take a deep breath, and it also hurt to the touch. So I'm thinking Fibro because of the fact that it hurt to touch it.
I finally decide I better call and make an appointment to see the doctor. Everybody else wants me to go to the emergency room. I try to explain how many times I've been to the ER only to be told they can't find anything wrong with me, and how it gets embarrassing after awhile. So I opt out of the ER and wait for my appointment. I figure it's not my heart since that has been checked out every which way possible during the whole "I can't breathe" episode last year.
So I go to the doctor, and he agrees it's not my heart. After checking everything else, it turns out I have an infection in my lung. The lung is slightly swollen which is pushing on the rib cage thus causing the pain when I touch my chest (that is Fibro related). He gave me a big ole shot, and put me on a methylprednisolone dospak (21 pills in 6 days). The pain is gone, the breathing is easier, and I can sneeze and cough without pain. Of course you also have to deal with the side effects: can't sleep, serious dry mouth, my eyes are blurrier than usual, and my face is extra puffy!
I'm glad I didn't go to the ER, but I am glad I went to the doctor. He said it could've turned to bronchitis if I hadn't come in when I did.
So it was partly Fibro and something to worry about! Again how do you tell the difference without spending all of your time at the doctor's or ER? Such a conundrum!
On a side note, my oldest son and I got matching tattoos! He picked them out. It's a mom and son heart! It made me cry when he took me to get it. He knows he's going to be moving out on his own once he gets his basics done next year and wanted me to have something to always look at and think of him (like I would need anything, because I'm going to be a mess when he moves out). He got his on his shoulder, and I got mine above my left ankle. My new favorite tattoo!
Gentle Hugs,
Bonnie
I started having sharp pains in my chest a couple of weeks ago. Nothing major, just a sharp jab and then it would go away. This would happen every once in awhile with no clear pattern. Then last weekend it started happening more often. It hurt when I would bend over, cough, sneeze, take a deep breath, and it also hurt to the touch. So I'm thinking Fibro because of the fact that it hurt to touch it.
I finally decide I better call and make an appointment to see the doctor. Everybody else wants me to go to the emergency room. I try to explain how many times I've been to the ER only to be told they can't find anything wrong with me, and how it gets embarrassing after awhile. So I opt out of the ER and wait for my appointment. I figure it's not my heart since that has been checked out every which way possible during the whole "I can't breathe" episode last year.
So I go to the doctor, and he agrees it's not my heart. After checking everything else, it turns out I have an infection in my lung. The lung is slightly swollen which is pushing on the rib cage thus causing the pain when I touch my chest (that is Fibro related). He gave me a big ole shot, and put me on a methylprednisolone dospak (21 pills in 6 days). The pain is gone, the breathing is easier, and I can sneeze and cough without pain. Of course you also have to deal with the side effects: can't sleep, serious dry mouth, my eyes are blurrier than usual, and my face is extra puffy!
I'm glad I didn't go to the ER, but I am glad I went to the doctor. He said it could've turned to bronchitis if I hadn't come in when I did.
So it was partly Fibro and something to worry about! Again how do you tell the difference without spending all of your time at the doctor's or ER? Such a conundrum!
On a side note, my oldest son and I got matching tattoos! He picked them out. It's a mom and son heart! It made me cry when he took me to get it. He knows he's going to be moving out on his own once he gets his basics done next year and wanted me to have something to always look at and think of him (like I would need anything, because I'm going to be a mess when he moves out). He got his on his shoulder, and I got mine above my left ankle. My new favorite tattoo!
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| Mom loving her son. Mine has a purple head and his has a blue head! |
Gentle Hugs,
Bonnie
Saturday, August 23, 2014
I'm Back!
Hello all,
I know it's been awhile, but I just got really lazy this summer and decided to take a computer break. I actually had a great summer. First summer in years where neither my hubby nor I ended up in the hospital for some kind of illness or surgery.
Our summer started with a whirlwind trip to East Coast for Memorial Weekend. We actually went for a 30th birthday party for a girl I worked with one on one for 2 years when she was in elementary school. I taught her life skills and she became a very important child in my life. She taught me patience and tolerance, and I thank her for making me the teacher I am today. Her birthday was a very special one because she only had a life expectancy of 25 years.
Her parents threw her a major party at the Baltimore Orioles stadium. Since we were going for her birthday, my hubby and I decided to make it a family vacation. My oldest was born in Columbia, MD and we wanted him to see where he spent the first 2 years of his life. My youngest is a history buff, so we spent a day in DC, and then we all decided that a quick trip to NYC was in order. I was exhausted by the time we got home and had to take an extra day off to sleep. I was able to keep my fibro pain at bay with a lot of pain medication. I hurt, but I wanted to make new memories for my boys.
We went to AZ in July to visit my brother and his family. We spent a week there celebrating both the 4th of July and my birthday. We went kayaking one day, and I actually managed pretty well. I couldn't move my arms the next day, but well worth the pain. Both my boys and hubby also had a blast kayaking.
I spent the rest of the summer just hanging out with my youngest. We chilled, went to the movies, and just enjoyed our summer. I hardly saw my oldest because he was always out with his boyfriend. Now that school is starting and he has a job, we might see him every once in awhile. Luckily for him we love his boyfriend, and they come and hang out at the house when they're broke.
I went back to work on Monday the 18th. Trainings and getting my room back in order was exhausting, but I look forward to meeting my new 5th graders and having another fun year.
Finally, I went and got my hair done for the new school year. Last year I went with purple highlights. This year I decided to add purple and teal highlights. I love my new color. It makes me happy!
Anyway, hope every one is doing fine and the pain is manageable. I hope everyone enjoyed their summer as much as I did.
Gentle Hugs,
Bonnie
I know it's been awhile, but I just got really lazy this summer and decided to take a computer break. I actually had a great summer. First summer in years where neither my hubby nor I ended up in the hospital for some kind of illness or surgery.
Our summer started with a whirlwind trip to East Coast for Memorial Weekend. We actually went for a 30th birthday party for a girl I worked with one on one for 2 years when she was in elementary school. I taught her life skills and she became a very important child in my life. She taught me patience and tolerance, and I thank her for making me the teacher I am today. Her birthday was a very special one because she only had a life expectancy of 25 years.
Her parents threw her a major party at the Baltimore Orioles stadium. Since we were going for her birthday, my hubby and I decided to make it a family vacation. My oldest was born in Columbia, MD and we wanted him to see where he spent the first 2 years of his life. My youngest is a history buff, so we spent a day in DC, and then we all decided that a quick trip to NYC was in order. I was exhausted by the time we got home and had to take an extra day off to sleep. I was able to keep my fibro pain at bay with a lot of pain medication. I hurt, but I wanted to make new memories for my boys.
We went to AZ in July to visit my brother and his family. We spent a week there celebrating both the 4th of July and my birthday. We went kayaking one day, and I actually managed pretty well. I couldn't move my arms the next day, but well worth the pain. Both my boys and hubby also had a blast kayaking.
I spent the rest of the summer just hanging out with my youngest. We chilled, went to the movies, and just enjoyed our summer. I hardly saw my oldest because he was always out with his boyfriend. Now that school is starting and he has a job, we might see him every once in awhile. Luckily for him we love his boyfriend, and they come and hang out at the house when they're broke.
I went back to work on Monday the 18th. Trainings and getting my room back in order was exhausting, but I look forward to meeting my new 5th graders and having another fun year.
Finally, I went and got my hair done for the new school year. Last year I went with purple highlights. This year I decided to add purple and teal highlights. I love my new color. It makes me happy!
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| Last August |
Anyway, hope every one is doing fine and the pain is manageable. I hope everyone enjoyed their summer as much as I did.
Gentle Hugs,
Bonnie
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