Dizzy.
Weak.
Trying not to cough up my lungs.
Disoriented.
Blurry vision.
Headache.
Stuffy nose.
Lots of sneezing.
Pain increasing in intensity.
Crushing fatigue.
Fighting to stay awake so that I may actually sleep tonight.
And this is only how I feel today as a result of coming down with a cold. Those of you with Fibro know that the pain & fatigue & daily flu-like symptoms only increase in their viciousness when we get sick. It's easier for me to set aside some of my other regular symptoms when I'm sick with something else because it takes the focus away from the Fibro and onto, like in this case, the cold. But the pain & fatigue... ohhhhhh it's nasty. I feel like I'm being run over by a mile long train.
Right now my days consist of getting as much rest as possible, drinking lots of water, eating hot/scratchy foods, taking all natural cold tablets, drinking lots of Emergen-C {Vitamin C/immune system booster}, and trying to remember where I put my patience. I'm cranky, exhausted, depleted, and God knew I needed to slow down. I'm just thankful I didn't get sick in the midst of the utter chaos.
Speaking of thankfulness, check out my friend Monica's post today about being thankful. I really appreciated it and I'm sure you will too.
Showing posts with label What Fibro Feels Like Today. Show all posts
Showing posts with label What Fibro Feels Like Today. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Sunday, August 8, 2010
What Fibromyalgia Feels Like to Me Today
Like I ran into a brick wall head on.
Like someone stole my ability to fully rest.
Like I'm constantly tripping over my own two feet.
Like someone took a steel pole and dug it through my hip down to my left foot.
Like someone is taking a knife to my left foot and churning it through my heel.
Like someone stole my ability to fully rest.
Like I'm constantly tripping over my own two feet.
Like someone took a steel pole and dug it through my hip down to my left foot.
Like someone is taking a knife to my left foot and churning it through my heel.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
What Fibromyalgia Feels Like to Me Today
Did someone run me over with a Mack truck 10 times in my sleep?
Did someone pound a hammer into my head?
Did someone stab me in my gallbladder?
Did someone... wait... TMI {too much information}... I'll skip that one....
Did someone put an irritant in my eyes?
Did someone try to jump on my back?
Did someone rip off my shoulder?
Did someone pinch the bottom of my neck?
Did someone put hot coals on the bottom of my feet?
Oh yes, and then there are those pesky thunderstorms that kept me tossing and turning all night. And my TMI issue that also helped keep me from getting my deep zzzz's.
Did someone smoosh my hands?
Did someone burn off the tips of my fingers?
Did someone turn my brain into applesauce? You know you are having a bad Fibro day when you completely blank out. For example: I was staring at fractions and decimals, but couldn't think of the words fractions or decimals.
Today I am tired of pretending everything's okay when it's just not.
And the list could go on...and on....
Did someone pound a hammer into my head?
Did someone stab me in my gallbladder?
Did someone... wait... TMI {too much information}... I'll skip that one....
Did someone put an irritant in my eyes?
Did someone try to jump on my back?
Did someone rip off my shoulder?
Did someone pinch the bottom of my neck?
Did someone put hot coals on the bottom of my feet?
Oh yes, and then there are those pesky thunderstorms that kept me tossing and turning all night. And my TMI issue that also helped keep me from getting my deep zzzz's.
Did someone smoosh my hands?
Did someone burn off the tips of my fingers?
Did someone turn my brain into applesauce? You know you are having a bad Fibro day when you completely blank out. For example: I was staring at fractions and decimals, but couldn't think of the words fractions or decimals.
Today I am tired of pretending everything's okay when it's just not.
And the list could go on...and on....
Sunday, August 23, 2009
What Fibromyalgia Feels Like to Me Today
Not too shabby, I must say.
Despite doing a little too much yesterday, I've had a little extra dose of energy today that I'm extremely thankful for. It's been enough to get some housework done, make a kickin' breakfast for me & hubster, do some prep work for dinner tonight, and have special time with hubster! I've been really enjoying this day. It's only 70 degrees and breezy here in Chicagoland, and I'm lovin' it (very strange for mid August)!! This Fibro body hates extreme heat or extreme cold (but still loves living here anyway) so between 40 and 80 degrees are my best days. Ahhh....
We went to church last night, and while my body was overdone by the end of it, I'm thankful I did it anyway because today's been so wonderful!
My legs are really hurting at the moment, so I'm propped up on the recliner, watching Eragon on TV (interestingly good movie with a sort of Lord of the Rings type theme, but with dragons). You know that saying that the more you move, the more you want to move...the more you sit, the more you want to sit? Well, that's true for sure! The trick with Fibro is learning your signs of when to push and not push. So while I've had a good day overall, I know that right now my body is telling me to rest a bit. How long? I'm not sure, but I'll get up again in a bit and see. I'll need to switch over the laundry shortly anyway.
Hope you're all having a blessed Lord's day!
Despite doing a little too much yesterday, I've had a little extra dose of energy today that I'm extremely thankful for. It's been enough to get some housework done, make a kickin' breakfast for me & hubster, do some prep work for dinner tonight, and have special time with hubster! I've been really enjoying this day. It's only 70 degrees and breezy here in Chicagoland, and I'm lovin' it (very strange for mid August)!! This Fibro body hates extreme heat or extreme cold (but still loves living here anyway) so between 40 and 80 degrees are my best days. Ahhh....
We went to church last night, and while my body was overdone by the end of it, I'm thankful I did it anyway because today's been so wonderful!
My legs are really hurting at the moment, so I'm propped up on the recliner, watching Eragon on TV (interestingly good movie with a sort of Lord of the Rings type theme, but with dragons). You know that saying that the more you move, the more you want to move...the more you sit, the more you want to sit? Well, that's true for sure! The trick with Fibro is learning your signs of when to push and not push. So while I've had a good day overall, I know that right now my body is telling me to rest a bit. How long? I'm not sure, but I'll get up again in a bit and see. I'll need to switch over the laundry shortly anyway.
Hope you're all having a blessed Lord's day!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
S'mores, Friends, and What Fibro Feels Like Today
I had so much fun last night after dinner making s'mores with hubster! It was such fun to have an excuse to eat s'mores and be silly.
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I got a card recently from my bestest friend (remember this post?), and it was such a sweet, cheerer-upper kind of card. You know, regular mail. Remember what that is? ;)
So I just had to share it with you...
You know how there are some friends
who can come over
when your hair is dirty
and your dishes are piling,
and they still love you...
And there are some friends
who start nodding
when you're three words
into your sentence,
because they know what
you're going to say,
and already agree...
And there are some friends
you can tell
"That really hurt my feelings,"
even though it's scary
but you care about them
so much it's worth resolving...
And there are some friends
who you can giggle with
about anything,
because you happen
to have the same
sense of humor.
You and I
are ALL those friends
and more!
(c) American Greetings
I love it! It made my day, brought a smile to my face, and a tear to my eye. It's so special to have a friend like that, who knows when you need to hear stuff like that. And I'm so thankful to have such an array of close friends who lift me up when I need it, encourage me when I need it, and tell it to me like it is when I need it! :) I'm so blessed and so thankful. And I'm thankful for all of you blogging friends and the way you've touched my heart and life too! So thanks!!!
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Today I had to get a 32 oz. Pepsi to help me stay awake. Today I feel like someone jumped on my back. Today I feel like someone stuffed my nose full of kleenex and I can't breathe. Today I feel like my neck is on backwards. Today I feel drowsy, fatigued, exhausted, perplexed, but not despaired. I know God is in control. I have to stay positive so I don't feel worse. I want to remain positive and not let Satan get the best of me. So...
Today is another great day the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it [even though I feel like crap]!!
:)
__________
I got a card recently from my bestest friend (remember this post?), and it was such a sweet, cheerer-upper kind of card. You know, regular mail. Remember what that is? ;)
So I just had to share it with you...
You know how there are some friends
who can come over
when your hair is dirty
and your dishes are piling,
and they still love you...
And there are some friends
who start nodding
when you're three words
into your sentence,
because they know what
you're going to say,
and already agree...
And there are some friends
you can tell
"That really hurt my feelings,"
even though it's scary
but you care about them
so much it's worth resolving...
And there are some friends
who you can giggle with
about anything,
because you happen
to have the same
sense of humor.
You and I
are ALL those friends
and more!
(c) American Greetings
I love it! It made my day, brought a smile to my face, and a tear to my eye. It's so special to have a friend like that, who knows when you need to hear stuff like that. And I'm so thankful to have such an array of close friends who lift me up when I need it, encourage me when I need it, and tell it to me like it is when I need it! :) I'm so blessed and so thankful. And I'm thankful for all of you blogging friends and the way you've touched my heart and life too! So thanks!!!
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Today I had to get a 32 oz. Pepsi to help me stay awake. Today I feel like someone jumped on my back. Today I feel like someone stuffed my nose full of kleenex and I can't breathe. Today I feel like my neck is on backwards. Today I feel drowsy, fatigued, exhausted, perplexed, but not despaired. I know God is in control. I have to stay positive so I don't feel worse. I want to remain positive and not let Satan get the best of me. So...
Today is another great day the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it [even though I feel like crap]!!
:)
Monday, August 10, 2009
What Fibromyalgia Feels Like to Me Today
Like I've been run over 10 times over by a Mack truck.
But also like God loves me so much and I can see his hand of protection on me. And I am thankful.
But also like God loves me so much and I can see his hand of protection on me. And I am thankful.
Friday, July 24, 2009
What Fibromyalgia Feels Like to Me Today
Some people have asked me to start describing a bit more what Fibro feels like to me each day... because of course with Fibro every day can be different and you never know what to expect, and as such neither do those closest to you. So first, understand that this is not me complaining (or at least not meaning to), just describing it to you to help you understand it a bit more. I'm not sure how often I will do this, but for now... here's today's:
Today I feel like I have the flu, even though I know I don't (trust me, I can tell the difference).
Today I feel like my entire body is on fire.
Today I feel like someone put a ton of bricks in the middle of my back.
Today I feel like my eyes are playing tricks on me, burning, twitching, and doing weird, unexplainable things.
Today the muscle spasms are too much to handle.
Today I had to take my rings and watch off; they were hurting/irritating too much.
Today I wonder if I will be able to get through everything I need to do today.
Today I feel like someone stepped on my brain and isn't letting me think clearly... like I'm walking around in a fog.
Today I feel anxious and depressed.
Today I feel like all the nerve endings on my fingers are shot. Makes for interesting typing and editing.
Today I feel like I have the flu, even though I know I don't (trust me, I can tell the difference).
Today I feel like my entire body is on fire.
Today I feel like someone put a ton of bricks in the middle of my back.
Today I feel like my eyes are playing tricks on me, burning, twitching, and doing weird, unexplainable things.
Today the muscle spasms are too much to handle.
Today I had to take my rings and watch off; they were hurting/irritating too much.
Today I wonder if I will be able to get through everything I need to do today.
Today I feel like someone stepped on my brain and isn't letting me think clearly... like I'm walking around in a fog.
Today I feel anxious and depressed.
Today I feel like all the nerve endings on my fingers are shot. Makes for interesting typing and editing.
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