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[just_cyd]

i'm positively wiped out. i had a great weekend, but it really sucked the life outta me. i know the weather is a big factor ~ it was cold and damp all weekend, and by sunday i could barely move. today i'm still in a lot of pain, with the addition of some new sore spots from PT. i guess those exercises are working.

this is so frustrating... i want to spend time with my friends, and with missy, and i want to ENJOY the time i spend with them, but i hate that i have this horrific recovery period from any activity. M and i are making plans, and one upcoming weekend we may spend the whole thing together (friday night to sunday sometime), and i'm just not sure i'm up for that physically.

what i wouldn't give for a soak in a hot tub, a massage, and to crawl into a warm bed.

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[queensheba.livejournal.com]

Is it mostly physical exhaustion? Is it specific joints/body parts that are hurting, or a general overall fatigue?

There has to be some proactive way to counteract this - hanging out with friends shouldn't wear you down. Maybe there's a vitamin or supplement that might help, or very gentle exercise that builds strength and endurance?

I think you're gonna learn a lot more when you see the rheumatologist - there have to be some coping strategies that you can adapt. But in the meantime, I hate to see you slowed down by discomfort!

[just-cyd.livejournal.com]

it's the full-body ache ~ not in my muscles, but in my joints (everything but my shoulder joints) and bones... i feel like someone's sucked the life outta me and then run me over a few times. the most strenuous thing i did was some cleaning on friday night!

i do hope the rheumatologist can provide some answers/solutions. i'm trying very hard to eat healthy, and to do SOME sort of exercise every day (like my PT exercises, at the very least). i know i'm not getting enough sleep, but even what sleep i do get isn't making a dent in this. something's gotta give, 'cause i don't think i can take this much longer

[pennywhistle.livejournal.com]

what i wouldn't give for a soak in a hot tub, a massage, and to crawl into a warm bed.

Do you really think she would be adverse to spending the weekend like that? ^_~