Travel
Yesterday Jeannie offered to take me to Target and I jumped on the chance to get out. We spent quite a while in Target and then stopped by Costco - didn't stay there long because by then the back of my right leg started hurting so badly that I was limping. I'm glad to have gotten some badly needed exercise.
I felt pretty good this morning, especially knowing I was through with the antibiotic, so I started laundry. The third load is across the street in the dryer - I think I'll stop there - I'm up to the towels and bed linens and they can wait until tomorrow or the next day. I'm worn out!
I decided to write down everything I eat and count the calories. As hard as I tried yesterday I only reached about 1,050 cal, and dropped to 108 this morning. I'm going to start weighing myself just once a week so I don't get discouraged. I sure feel better by the day although I'm not ready for any serious exercise.
Several commenters have suggested that I take probiotics. I tried them about a year and a half ago when I became so ill from what I thought was Valley fever. They didn't agree with me at all and I hesitate to take them again. I know there are so many different kinds, I should talk to someone who knows more about them such as the folks who work in the department at Sac. Food Co-op, or Whole Foods. I'm going to try a small milkshake today but I have to be careful not to overdo anything or I will really throw my system out of whack. I just couldn't take anything else at this time.
When I saw my doctor last week I told her I didn't mean to be such a difficult patient. She said "you aren't difficult, just pleasantly obstinate". Before I knew it she dropped an order into my hand to get a pelvic scan. That's the one where you have to drink water until your bladder is bursting, and then they do the scan. After my experience in the hospital, I know it isn't my fault if I pee on the floor! The worst part is having to drive to UCD Med Center and park in that awful, dark garage. I'm determined to do it though - I need to get control back over my life.
Thanks again for all the supportive comments.
- Back To The Doctor
I'm trying to keep up with blog reading, but am not commenting as much as I usually try to do. It's after 3:00 pm and I'm still in pajamas, and doubt I'll get dressed today. I called to try to get an appointment with...
- Oh My, What Happened?
After adding a little jog to the walk I did yesterday my legs felt a little sore but I figured like all other pains when I exercise hard, it would go away by the next morning, but my legs hurt from the knees to the ankles and it seems to be getting worse. ...
- I Want Spring Back!
This is about as hot as I like it - 83degrees! The next 3 days are going to be in the 90's but we'll be back in the 70's next after that. I hate hot weather! I think I'm past needing prescription pain meds, but I did take an...
- A Tiring Day
Jeannie picked me up at 8 am this morning and we made the trip downtown to my doctor. I had bloodworm done plus X-rays. I still have a small amount of fluid in my lungs, but I'm improving little by little. I asked how long...
- Still Hangin' In There
I'm not coughing as much as I was, except at night. I find it so difficult to get decent sleep because of the coughing, plus the heater cycling on and off. I need to set the thermostat back - the only time I really need it is in the morning....
Travel
Progress
Yesterday Jeannie offered to take me to Target and I jumped on the chance to get out. We spent quite a while in Target and then stopped by Costco - didn't stay there long because by then the back of my right leg started hurting so badly that I was limping. I'm glad to have gotten some badly needed exercise.
I felt pretty good this morning, especially knowing I was through with the antibiotic, so I started laundry. The third load is across the street in the dryer - I think I'll stop there - I'm up to the towels and bed linens and they can wait until tomorrow or the next day. I'm worn out!
I decided to write down everything I eat and count the calories. As hard as I tried yesterday I only reached about 1,050 cal, and dropped to 108 this morning. I'm going to start weighing myself just once a week so I don't get discouraged. I sure feel better by the day although I'm not ready for any serious exercise.
Several commenters have suggested that I take probiotics. I tried them about a year and a half ago when I became so ill from what I thought was Valley fever. They didn't agree with me at all and I hesitate to take them again. I know there are so many different kinds, I should talk to someone who knows more about them such as the folks who work in the department at Sac. Food Co-op, or Whole Foods. I'm going to try a small milkshake today but I have to be careful not to overdo anything or I will really throw my system out of whack. I just couldn't take anything else at this time.
When I saw my doctor last week I told her I didn't mean to be such a difficult patient. She said "you aren't difficult, just pleasantly obstinate". Before I knew it she dropped an order into my hand to get a pelvic scan. That's the one where you have to drink water until your bladder is bursting, and then they do the scan. After my experience in the hospital, I know it isn't my fault if I pee on the floor! The worst part is having to drive to UCD Med Center and park in that awful, dark garage. I'm determined to do it though - I need to get control back over my life.
Thanks again for all the supportive comments.
- Back To The Doctor
I'm trying to keep up with blog reading, but am not commenting as much as I usually try to do. It's after 3:00 pm and I'm still in pajamas, and doubt I'll get dressed today. I called to try to get an appointment with...
- Oh My, What Happened?
After adding a little jog to the walk I did yesterday my legs felt a little sore but I figured like all other pains when I exercise hard, it would go away by the next morning, but my legs hurt from the knees to the ankles and it seems to be getting worse. ...
- I Want Spring Back!
This is about as hot as I like it - 83degrees! The next 3 days are going to be in the 90's but we'll be back in the 70's next after that. I hate hot weather! I think I'm past needing prescription pain meds, but I did take an...
- A Tiring Day
Jeannie picked me up at 8 am this morning and we made the trip downtown to my doctor. I had bloodworm done plus X-rays. I still have a small amount of fluid in my lungs, but I'm improving little by little. I asked how long...
- Still Hangin' In There
I'm not coughing as much as I was, except at night. I find it so difficult to get decent sleep because of the coughing, plus the heater cycling on and off. I need to set the thermostat back - the only time I really need it is in the morning....