One way I cope with this is to focus on what I am able to do instead of what I am not able to do.
so, hoping you will join me.
I was able to get in the car and drive to the dog park this am. Thankful the car is fixed as Baby it is cold outside. had the dog park to myself. Nice and quiet.
Walked in and walked out of dog park.
Able to make a smoothie for breakfast. In the past this is not somethign I would be able to do. so, this is good.
Able to leave a message with my lyme doc to see if I need to come in person or if a telephone consult would be OK.
OK Resting now. That is about it for the brain and body this Wed am.
[ 12. November 2008, 03:16 PM: Message edited by: kam ]
Posted by feelfit (Member # 12770) on :
Hey Kammy,
Let's see, I opened my eyes and thanked God...first things first!
Then I was greeted by my doggies kisses and thanked God again. Unconditional love.
My migraine broke. Thanked God again!
I was able to get breakfast, talk to a neighbor, respond to posts, read a little. All good.
Thanked God again.
Feelfit Posted by Tracy9 (Member # 7521) on :
I was able to get myself in the car and drive to my doctor's appt. I was able to get my precriptions from last week filled, and get some of my blood work done.
This is better than I normally ever can do. It was out of desperation because I'm feeling so awful I wanted to see the PCP; which was a waste, but I DID drive and get some things accomplished.
Oh and at CVS I also remembered to get laundry detergent, we were all out!
Lots of accomplishments!
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
Feelfit...hurray! YOur migraine broke. Sounds like you are starting off the day right.
Tracy...sounds like you were able to get things done that you have patiently been waiting to do. This is good.
That multi tasking and being able to recall the laudry detergent and purchase it too...is a treat in my book.
Posted by ajisuun (Member # 17658) on :
Feeling pretty good today. Went to work and actually felt productive (unlike many days when I go to work, but sit in a fog most of the day.) A 2-hour nap was enough today. I woke up ready to go again.
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
good to hear ajisum!!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I was able to do inventory with my husband this morning [for a friend's business] and then we ate lunch at the college where hubby works.
Then we went to a neighboring city to buy sax and clarinet reeds, then home for a well deserved and NEEDED nap!!! WHEW! I'm tired, but happy!
I'm just plain happy to BE HERE! Posted by MariaA (Member # 9128) on :
Today I was on Day 5 of no pain and day 2-3 of feeling more or less symptom-free!
I worked on the computer for something like 6 hours with no symptoms, figured out my complicated work schedule for the next 6 months, made what I think are mostly good decisions.
Drank too much coffee (I'm used to being so tired that it doesn't make a difference).
Felt like an *** for having that much coffee, then realized it's kind of a benchmark that it's getting me too wired and that my 'tolerance' has come down to normal levels.
See my thread about 'what are you going to do when you get better' where I talk about how much I'm looking forward to getting off caffeine addiction. Looks like that might happen sooner than later!!!!!
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
yesterday, i stalked up on toilet paper!
this afternoon i started my colonoscopy prep for thurs.'s procedure.
why i'm glad ... we had NEW sewer put in several months ago, and glad we were not torn up for all my going!!
after tutu's recent episode on her colonoscopy, it's had me shook up. not looking forward to BAD tasting stuff tomorrow.
at least today's 3 bottles were tasty! Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
Wow LymeToo That would make me very happy too! You sound like almost a normal person. HA!
Posted by treepatrol (Member # 4117) on :
I got of bed and made it to work. Iam alive Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
Maria....Wow. I hope things continue for you.
6 HOURS WOW!!
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
Betty...
Sounds like you are on the job and prepared!!
Wishing you success without stress!!
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
tutu, thanks so much! YOUR ordeal really shook me up much more than i'd like to admit since dad also had a fib!!
when i drank the awful stuff today i read bottle carefully, LOW SODIUM, and i believe yours was high sodium!
Posted by GraceT (Member # 16558) on :
I met a "Natural - Holistic" Dentist tonight. He's sharp witted, and cuts through the BS. He said the same thing Gigi did about removal of root canals - pull 'em...then he gave the audience a presentation as to WHY.
Meridians line up with our teeth. Amazing.
Good Night - Grace
Posted by Melodymaker (Member # 16434) on :
GraceT, do you mean the Dentist's recommendation was to not have root canals, just pull the tooth?
Several positive things happened yesterday/today.
I vacuumed. A necessary evil with a sheltie in FL.
Checked out the flower girl dress for our daughter's Spring wedding! Beautiful!!!
I made out my Christmas list to start shopping, and did a little Christmas shopping online.
I stayed awake all day!!
Today I'm going Christmas shopping in town. Don't know how long I'll last, but I'm planning on having fun!
After three weeks of drug fever, and not being able to do anything, the idea of Christmas shopping is great. I'll leave the dusting for next week.
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
Betty, thanks for the URL. Tried to read it and will have to wait until that skill is back. Low functioning lately.
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
Grace...sounds interesting. I would like to learn more when I am able.
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
Brain went and couldn't add the other wahoos.
Congratulations Melodymaker
Posted by Tracy9 (Member # 7521) on :
Today....
I got up! Wow! And I went through about a week's worth of mail.
Excellent book: "Lift your Mood Now." You can often find it on Ebay or overstock.com.
Posted by capecodlyme (Member # 13581) on :
A Great thing happened, I asked for Help and I got it. Been trying to reverse the way I think and begin my day with Affirmations. this sets the tone for the day. When/If I keep connected to a Higher Power, I can get thru a day at a time. and I feel lifted somehow and my illness doesn't seem to rule me. Its minduflness & awareness - I am only begining to do this, but see & feel a difference.
"Yes We Can" He says....taking even the smallest action for self lifts us into a higher consciousness where I believe Healing happens, we're gona beat this disease. It's hard to see this as an opportunity to change when yur feeling like (I dont have to tell yu) - Making myself a cup of tea is nurturing, and thats a good thing I did for myself this morning and take a moment to reflect and share here. Blessings to All. V
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
Congrats on going through the mail. It is rare I am able to do that too and a sense of accomplishment when I can.
Last time I found my tag from the DMV that should have been on my license months ago.
Posted by MariaA (Member # 9128) on :
Last week I made really fancy, low-carb food for 80 with one co-cook and several prepping friends, and it wasn't stressful, and we had a great time, and I didn't crash afterwards... I could not have done a project that ambitious three weeks ago at all.
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
Wow 80 people. That is a lot of people. Glad it all went well and you did not crash afterwards.
Posted by MariaA (Member # 9128) on :
well, I kinda don't feel so normal now, but it's still not too bad. It's so exciting.
Also, I was off the low-carb diet all summer and fall because I was too sick to cook, and had NO appetite whatsoever because of babesia (presumably). I must say that I feel so good now after eating low-carb for a few days. My cooking partner is a healthy person who's on the WHole Approach diet because of her boyfriend's food allergies, and it's awesome having someone who's not sick and has energy, and is excited about the creativity of the low-carb stuff.
I really think that kind of food just agrees with me (not the processed, Adkins Diet sort of low-carb, but more like the wholeapproach.com sort of low-carb candida diet).
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
Sounds very good Maria. Thanks for the web site.
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
Things are getting to me again. So thought I would refocus on what I have been able to do.
I have been able to clean the car a bit. Hoping to be able to vacuum it out sometime soon.
I have been able to clean the bottom of the shower a bit and the toilet and the bathroom sink.
So, things are looking a bit better.
I was able to put a few things away yesterday as far as laudry wise. Hoping to be able to do more today.
I received a letter from my older daughter and a picture of my oldest grandson. PIcture of him in 1st grade.
That brought me joy. It has been over a year since I have heard from her.
Made an appt with a new primary doc in town. It is not until Jan. Wouldn't it be grand to have a doctor that accepts my insurance and has the same goal I have..to help me regain my health.
...I know ...the odds are pretty slim in that department.
...Able to make an appt with the senior van to take me to the grocery store in my power chair this week.
..Ok Going to get out of the house now for a bit and hope that will change my attitude too.
...Younger grandson's birthday is coming up. 4 years old. Going to see if I can find a birthday card.
..That is going to be tricky. Might need to wait until I can go in my power chair to a store.
..There is a local 7 11 type fo store that I can get to via the power chair but guessing they do not have childrens birthday cards.
..I know they have leaning tree cards.
Posted by MariaA (Member # 9128) on :
Wholeapproach.com is mostly a supplement sales site (though they REALLY believe in what they're doing, and it's obviously run by good people). Their forum has a really good recipe section, with people submitting some extremely creative recipes. It makes cooking low-carb a HUGE amount of fun if you have energy to do so.
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
I am still at very simple meals...out of freezer and into oven.
But, thankful for that. At one time I was not able to do that.
Perhaps next year I will be able to cook something from the site.
It was good to get out. I did pretty good. I was able to find 3 frames at the second hand store for some pictures I have.
And was able to get wooden hangers there too.
A lady at the thrift shop kept asking me what my apartment number was and announced to the whole store where I lived.
I got out of it 3 times. Glad my brain was working well enough to come up with answers.
The guy sitting right next to me in a scooter is looking for a new wife and is too friendly for my taste.
I caught onto that the first time I met him. Then the senior van driver also told me to watch out for him when I told him I met the guy who fell out of the senior van in his scooter.
Next time, I see the lady I will let here know it was not because of her but because I did not want that guy to know where I lived.
At least I am prepared now. it was so cool the brain was able to get around it.
First time I said lets wait and see if they have a big enough bag for the hangers and I can just put them on the back of my chair.
She asked again and I can't recall what I said that time.
Then again....I said I would write it down if they don't have a big enough bag.
They had a big enough bag and I was able to put the hangers off the back of the power chair.
Unusual for my brain to think like it use to and keep me out of trouble.
Posted by designt1 (Member # 16568) on :
If I get to see my 4 month old son awake in the morning and he gives me a smile, that's all I will ever need for the day.
He's asleep sometimes when I have to leave for work, but then I just get my smile when I go home for lunch.
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
kam, you made me smile too; precious photo!
Posted by MariaA (Member # 9128) on :
Ok, here's my really positive one.
I borrowed a car and went to Planned Parenthood today for a checkup and as a result, I was in Chapel Hill with a car in the evening (I don't have a running car right now, and live 30 minutes out of town, so I rarely go to The Big City).
So, after the appointment, I decided to take the opportunity and go to my old martial arts class. I was feeling like crap but they know I am sick so I figured I'd just go stretch and do situps on my own and whatever else I can manage. I actually do OK about working out late in the evening, and this is an 8 pm-9:30 class- I'm usually caffeinated enough by then to manage the class.
This is only the second time in months that I've been able to go- so I was quite happy to finally make it again.
Anyway, not only did I do OK working out at the back of the class (I figured if I'm in pain anyway I might as well cover it up with sore muscles for the next day or two), but a really interesting thing happened.
My martial arts teacher's wife is from Boston, and has been suffering with a horrible tendinitis of unknown cause for a few years. She couldn't train for a few years and has at times been disabled by the whole thing. They're all of 24 years old, by the way.
They actually thought it might be Lyme, and she tested negative. I've been slowly working on them to understand that there's a medical controversy, that they're likely to have gotten misinformation about the disease, and that yes, it can definitely cause ligament and tendon damage.
I have almost never gotten a chance to talk to this woman as she's almost never able to train. So it was coincidence that tonight she was there helping teach the class.
So, we talked before the class- and I asked about her injury and talked about how I had tendinitis. She said something to the effect of 'yes, mine will be in pain forever because they can't find the cause or a treatment' (eek!). I said, waitwaitwait, I had tendinitis and it vanished when I treated Lyme. She said 'what did you take for that?' I said 'I responded to Doxycyclene and started in on a longer explanation when I realized that she was no longer listening and was sort of jiggling with excitement and looked like she was looking inward a bit. you could see the wheels turning inside her head.
Turns out that she'd recently been on azithromycin for something else and that was the only two weeks she'd ever NOT had this tendon pain since it started.
So- while I would hate to see anyone else with this diagnosis- I might have helped her put two and two together tonight. That would be so great for her to be able to start on the right path, if it's indeed an infectious disease that caused her problem.
Posted by Tracy9 (Member # 7521) on :
I had four teenagers in my bedroom tonight all talking, laughing and confiding in me (except my own son of course) and it was so fun. The girls laid in bed with me for hours, and the boys sat on the bench at the foot of my bed. I felt so good.
Posted by IMHisda (Member # 6998) on :
a friend with Lyme and I were talking and she
was saying she was in pain and having trouble
getting out of bed. It's been quite a few
months for me where I havn't had that kind of
pain and oh so glad it's gone. I hope hers goes
soon.
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
We Will Overcome!! Congrats Maria on helping another person make the connection.
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
Tracy, couldn't find a pic for you but so glad you had that moment in time and memory.
RB...Isn't it great to no longer be dealing with that symptom. HOpe the pain is gone soon for the other person too.
Posted by kpoindexter (Member # 17910) on :
I was officially diagnosed with lyme disease today and have a treatment plan in place to start moving towards recovery.
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I'm just plain happy to BE HERE! 
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