life as it is

Hello! Just thought I'd do a little update on what's going on and my previous posts as this is a blog and that's what you do. Well nothing too exciting is happening, just the usual stuff. My fibromyalgia is still kicking my butt, I have my good days and my bad (nothing new there). I get worn out so easily which gets frustrating at times. I'm looking for an affordable and somewhat local Tia-Chi class which I've been told should help with the fatigue and some of the pain. So far no luck. No word on Adam, he's still having the same symptoms but I don't think they have been as bad lately. I'd like to thank everyone for your love, concern and support. I means so much! On happier terms, he is close to opening his arcade. I am planning on going and working for him. Thanks Ben for all your Realtor work! The greatest joy in my life is Alex-I love being an aunt! He is the most adorable boy! With out fail he makes me laugh every time I see him. He just blows me away. I'm so blessed to have such a wonderful family!

Pincushion

Friday I tried something I never thought I would do; acupuncture. Needles are not my thing. And being stabbed with dozens of them at a time does not sound like a my idea of a good time. But I decided that if it would help me feel better I'd give it a shot. So in I go, nervous as ever, not sure what to expect. It was an interesting experience. I didn't even realize that I had needles in me at first. I won't lie, some of them hurt, the ones in my ear. It has been weird to be a human pincushion. I went back yesterday and have another appointment tomorrow. I think it has been good. But it's only been two so it's a bit early to tell.

an answer

Well, I finally found a doctor who could tell me what is wrong with me. And that makes me happy! I am so relieved to finally have a name for what ales me. To say when someone asks me what's wrong, it's this, instead of I have no idea. And what is this you ask? I have fibromyalgia. Which is a syndrome that causes chronic pain, fatigue, memory loss, and a mile long list of other things (depending on the person). The pain is in the muscles, joints, and tendons. There is no cure for this, nor is there a treatment they have found that really helps. But no worries, it is not life threatening, I'm not going to die form it. I am rather optimistic, I mean, they found what's wrong with me! That being said, the doc said that fms is not my only problem, and she is unsure of what else ales me. But I'll find out, it'll just take some more time. I'm just glad I have some answers. I just want to say thank you to everyone who has stood by me and given me love and support.

Yuck!

After a fantastic girls night out (for which Aim, Drea and myself looked smokin'), I awoke the next day with food poisoning. I knew there was something not right with that sandwich! I spent the next two days being miserable. I still don't feel all that great (but what's new). I know that food poisoning usually lasts 24 hours but it just hasn't wanted to leave my system. This has helped support a theory I've been toying with for some time (anyone who knows me well won't find this hard to believe at all) my immune system is shot. Or at least has serious issues.