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July 30, 2004
Today, I am still
Today, I am still stiff and sore. I think I have another flare coming on. I decided to walk to town last night and meet my husband after work. It is a 3 mile walk, so I was very tired by the time I got there. Sort of creeps me out to walk anymore, cause there's so many weirdos around these days. I just prayed and walked and it was good to get out of the house. I realize that people may say it's my own fault for not driving, but I never felt comfortable driving, so....... I am looking forward to a nice weekend. I pray that I can have fun with my family without this stupid illness interfering.
Posted by Shelly at 09:31 AM | Comments (0)
July 23, 2004
Today was a bit rough
Today was a bit rough. This rainy weather doesn't help my conditions. I lightly cleaned the house and went for a ride as we got our vehicle inspected today. I am very down today and very tired. I will have to end this quick as the pain is grabbing my hands and fingers. Will write more soon. Wish this inflammation in my left leg would go down. It makes it really tough to walk and bend.
Posted by Shelly at 05:29 PM | Comments (1)
July 19, 2004
Here is comes again!
Today, I don't feel so great at all. I'm in alot of pain and joints are really bothering me in my hands, arms, and also, muscles in neck on right side have been stiff for 2 days now and the stiffness is moving into my right shoulder. I am quite weak today and have been sleeping a lot. I will continue resting and pray that tomorrow, I will feel better.
Posted by Shelly at 03:55 PM | Comments (0)
July 18, 2004
Yesterday, my husband
Yesterday, my husband and I went fishing, he's my best friend as well! We had a great time and I started feeling the stiffening coming, so I took 2 pain pills and it was alright. A couple of hours later, the storm clouds rolled in and we saw lightening, so off the lake we went! Got my shot of MTX last night and slept off the worse of the side affects. Today, it's off to church on this muggy day and hopefully, a nice relaxing afternoon.
Posted by Shelly at 06:21 AM | Comments (0)
July 16, 2004
I remember a year ago
I remember a year ago in May, when I was first diagnosed with RA and Lupus, how frightened I was. I wasn't sure what to expect and all that came to mind was the stereotypes of people with these conditions. I know that I have really suffered alot over the years, even before knowing what was wrong, but let me tell you that this is the third day that I have been feeling really good! Oh, I'm sort of tired and think I may nap, but the pain seems to have diminished significantly. I don't know how long I will feel this good, but thank God that I do.
Posted by Shelly at 11:35 AM | Comments (0)
July 14, 2004
Today, I actually feel
Today, I actually feel more like myself than I have in a long time. I have been busy cleaning my house and working on the laundry and I must say that I've impressed myself. I took pain medication and a muscle relaxer before going to bed last night and I think that may have done the trick. I will experiment and try it again tonight and see how I wake tomorrow. Praise the Lord, I can't get over how good I feel!
Posted by Shelly at 12:23 PM | Comments (0)
July 13, 2004
Today has been quite...
Today has been quite difficult for me. I haven't felt so good, alot of pain in my hands and arms. I did what I could to keep going. Washed 2 loads of dishes and even darned 2 pair of socks for my husband. They didn't turn out as well as I'd hoped, but they're his favorite socks and I don't remember where I bought them. Oh well, he'll appreciate it anyways. My mood is a bit low today, for some reason. Our granddaughter, who's 4 is here for the week and I'm trying to spend a lot of time playing with her, but today is rough, so I will just pray for a better tomorrow. I am so glad that I joined the RA group because those people really keep me going. They can be funny and warm and always caring and I rely on them alot.
Posted by Shelly at 03:53 PM | Comments (0)
I am awake early this...
I am awake early this morning and see that my rash is still here. I started taking prednisone yesterday after my family dr recommended it, saying it would get rid of both types of rashes, if the salves didn't work. I am sore and stiff today, what with all of the rain last night. Looks like more rain today, so this should be fun! Alot of pain in wrists and ankles especially. I awoke to a sharp pain in my right side, by where the main rash is. Thought I would get up and share all of this with you.
Posted by Shelly at 03:40 AM | Comments (0)
July 09, 2004
I have just come back
I have just come back from the doctors, due to the fact that I now have two different types of rashes to deal with. The one is itchy and just annoying, while the other is itchy and quite painful. I listened to Joyce Meyer today as she spoke of everything being a part of Gods plan. I am doing my best to handle this the right way, but I do get discouraged and struggle more days than not. I have had a lot of pain in the backs of my feet today, but it looks like rain is coming, and that sure plays with your health at times! I took no pain medication as yet today, but know I should before going to bed so I can get some sleep.
Posted by Shelly at 03:41 PM | Comments (0)
July 06, 2004
Pain Relievers
I find myself in a lot of pain today, not the sharp kind, but the dull,constant ache. I managed to go fishing with my husband yesterday. It was fun, but I think he may tend to forget my illnesses, because with all of the dropping anchor and hiking it back out of the muck, I am in such pain now. I will try to focus on what are the major things around the house that needs to be done and not look at the whole picture, because it is too discouraging.
Posted by Shelly at 08:09 AM | Comments (0)
