Saw my doctor yesterday. The fatigue and weakness have been getting worse and worse--to the point that, on Tuesday, I truly thought it was time (or maybe too late) to get the affairs in order.
I felt a little better yesterday, at least well enough to make the long drive to Hueytown to see my doc. A visit with Dr. M. always cheers me up. I told him of my creeping fear of the Reaper. While he agreed that I would indeed die, someday, it didn't look like it was due anytime soon. He feels most of my current problems can be chalked up to a severe fibro flare. He gave me four new prescriptions to alleviate the pain, inflammation, and fluid retention (have gained 10 pounds in the past two weeks). The pill corner on my kitchen cabinet is starting to look like an addict's stash.
Dr. M. also had me donate many vials of blood for checking to make sure nothing else is amiss. No report from the blood tests yet.
Hoping all my friends out there are doing well.
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On 05/29/2014, Barbara Anne said ...
My friend, I am so sorry you've continued to feel so very crummy and I hope the new pills successfully take care of each of the annoying symptoms you're enduring.
We had glorious and much needed rain last night and it's continued to sprinkly all day today. The local frogs are rehydrated and deliriously happy. No complaints from me either, but my joints are protesting. Bother!
I have to say I wasn't ready to lose Maya Angelou. Her grace, books, and spoken words have touched me since I was a young adult. She was a humble giant who puts the greedy to shame.
"If you are always trying to be normal,
you will never know how amazing you can be."
- Maya Angelou
Hugs!
On 05/29/2014, Patty McDonald said ...
Hi Sue,
Really, I am so sorry your condition has not improved. Your energy and enthusiasm for your family and friends comes thru on your blog and it is very easy for me to forget your illness.
I was looking through my quilt books and came across 'Scrap Quilts From The Depression'. The face of the lady writing the forward looks so familiar....Sue Ramey Cleveland! It featured a gorgeous quilt 'Glorified Nine Patch' (lovely yellow)owned by you know who. When you are feeling better, it would be great to have a blog show and tell of your beautiful quilts. Thank you again for sharing your mothers lovely double wedding ring. Patty Mc
On 05/29/2014, Julie said ...
Sorry to hear you aren't feeling well. Hopefully the new meds will bring some relief. I enjoy your blog so much....just the right balance of quilting, pets, and daily life.
On 05/30/2014, Sandy said ...
So happy to hear that the Reaper is still miles away and hoping the new meds help you feel better soon. I agree with Patty that a blog quilt show would be great. Would love to see your quilts and hear the stories behind them. Have a great weekend Susan.
On 05/30/2014, pnichols1946@att.net said ...
So sorry-weather also makes aches more miserable. I love Barbara Snn's quite from Maya Angelou. I have often thought it takes a log of energy to appear normal especially on one if the really bad days. It is like wearing a wet wool coat in the heat. Hope you feel better soon with new meds help.
On 05/30/2014, Linda said ...
ha-ha! Loved that M. Angelou quote, too. I'm not sure I know what normal is, so I think I will try for amazing.
Susan, I am so glad you checked in with Dr. Just having his reassurance is worth something. Hope the meds help. Prayers for you!
On 05/30/2014, Sue, the Florida Farm Girl said ...
Susan, sorry to hear the fibro has a nasty grip. Hope the new meds help some.
On 05/31/2014, Nancy in Utah said ...
Hi Susan, I was relieved when I read your post as I have been suffering phenomenal fatigue, to the point it took huge effort to just move my arms or shift positions. Then it is accompanied by elevated pain and lots of time spent in bed. I have several things going on, but my Rheumatologist said that the Fibro is making all of them much worse too. Also like you, I've gained weight very quickly and am retaining fluid to the point they checked for Congestive Heart issues (found none). Most of the weight gain and fluid are from the mountain of meds. Which do you suppose is the lesser of two evils???
Anyway, I'm truly sorry your having such a bad time, but I thank you so much for posting about because I too have truly been thinking that I was nearing the end of my time here. Like you, my doctor assured me that I will surely die...everyone does...but it isn't as close as I beginning to think it was.
Guess that means I'd better get busy finishing the poem my Grandson asked me to write and read at his wedding this July, huh?
Gentle hugs coming your way along with holding you in my thoughts and prayers.
On 06/01/2014, charlotte said ...
Hang in there. Hope you are feeling better soon.
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