The last four mornings I have awakened with some sinus congestion and a sore throat. Flu like symtoms are more of the Herxheimer reaction. Still have the swelling in joints as well as pain. Ice packs really help at the end of the day and during a project such as the one I am into right now. Painting the exterior of our home is a great change for the house but hard on the body. My balance is way off with only one good foot so I move pretty slowly on stepstools and try to avoid the ladder.
I have also noticed that the affected joints are warm. Depression can also be a feature of this process.
I have a had just a few bad days so far emotionally. I must say that blogging is cathartic, it helps to get it out. I mainly want to document this process to help others who decide to treat their arthritis and get healthy. Knowing the day to day process can be a guide. We all tend to forget the severity of pain when it is no longer present. I want to remember it well enough to remain committed to getting the word out on this therapy. I gave away my copy of Dr. McPherson-Browns book, "The Road Back" but have ordered another copy from Amazon.com. It is out of print so I will be holding onto this copy.
Aug 28, 2010
Aug 23, 2010
Arthritis,Night Time Pain
Nights are quite difficult when it comes to pain levels increasing. Swelling increases and my foot throbs, burns and keeps me awake. My neck is never happy at night when I try to sleep (usually on an ice pack instead of a pillow). Called my doctor and will be prescribed an anti-inflammatory which is recommended to use during this process.
I have learned over the years that pain is not only difficult to deal with first hand but for my family and friends as well. My husband would love to do something to help but cannot. My kids certainly don't need to take on more responsibilities than appropriate because of me or listen to complaints. I have let many friendships go and just don't talk about being in pain because no one can do anything about it and I really don't want to be pitied.
Chronic pain is isolating, depresses the creative thinking and causes me to live in survival mode. I look forward to all of that changing and becoming the person I was meant to be.
I have learned over the years that pain is not only difficult to deal with first hand but for my family and friends as well. My husband would love to do something to help but cannot. My kids certainly don't need to take on more responsibilities than appropriate because of me or listen to complaints. I have let many friendships go and just don't talk about being in pain because no one can do anything about it and I really don't want to be pitied.
Chronic pain is isolating, depresses the creative thinking and causes me to live in survival mode. I look forward to all of that changing and becoming the person I was meant to be.
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