Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Barely There

I started a flare yesterday.  Yesterday, it was my left leg. I wanted to cut the dang thing off. Today, it seems to have settled in my hands, mainly my right one. Odd, seeing that I am left handed. 
If you have ever had the flu, a really horrible bout of it, that is what FMS feels like. The symptoms include:

  • Pain all over
  • Fatigue
  • Sleep difficulties
  • Brain fog
  • Morning stiffness
  • Muscle knots, cramping, weakness
  • Digestive disorders
  • Headaches/migraines
  • Balance problems
  • Itchy/burning skin
All of that gets worse with a flare. Most days, I'm just tired beyond belief, with some pain, that I manage with OTC NSAIDS (Aleve, Ibuprofen). But days like today? Nothing is going to make me feel better. 
I suppose the fact that I worked 7pm-7am, and only have slept 2 hours since yesterday doesn't help. But there is so much that I have to do, I just can't sleep. 
With that being said, I guess I better shut up and get moving on what needs to be done around the house. 

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