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Posted 6/25/2014 11:08 AM (GMT -5)
Good morning,

Yesterday was a pretty good day for me which means tramadol and tylenol managed my pain well enough for me to be up and about and feeling pretty well.
My husband was gone for the day, so I baked some flax muffins, unloaded the dishwasher, went to the gym and walked the dogs. (over the course of 4-5 hours) Picked up groceries. Left plenty of space in between all activities.

By last night my leg was hurting. I had tried to use the meds only twice during the day which was my mistake so the pain got ahead of me. Then my left knee started hurting which worries me because if both legs start bothering me, walking is going to be more difficult. All to say I am thinking maybe I just did too much. At the time, it didn't feel like that. It is so hard to gauge!

Bella
Posted 6/25/2014 11:29 AM (GMT -5)
Look at the bright side! The ONLY way to figure out how to pace yourself is to occasionally exceed your limits. It takes about a year or so, IMO, to get to the happy place where you can understand what your body will do in different circumstances.
Posted 6/25/2014 1:30 PM (GMT -5)
Thank you, that's true. I am feeling a little down because I had a few good days and thought the antidepressant was working (it may still be) Bella
Posted 6/25/2014 2:12 PM (GMT -5)
My older sister was diagnosed in the middle 90s. When I started having issues in 2004, I fought the symptoms and denied the issues. Now, after a decade, it is just a fact.

I am of the mind that there are times you forget the illness and do what you need to do. For instance, heading out this weekend for canoeing and hiking in our national park. It will be all I do that day. I will rest the next day. I will use my painkillers and take it as easy as I can. But I refuse to let the condition define my choices.
Posted 6/25/2014 3:03 PM (GMT -5)
Bella,

Your antidepressants are probably working. Not every day is good. Especially in the beginning. Have faith in them. Yes, pace yourself, that does take time to figure out. I over do it still. It is just a part of life, but that is how we learn.

Don't give up. Things work out. Keep positive...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 6/25/2014 4:46 PM (GMT -5)
It so hard to learn that valuable tool. Do things in moderation. I know people look at me as if sometimes I am normal and can carry a job. But if they stay with me for any short of time they will find out that I have those days that are miserable. Sometimes it's worth doing something you like and pay for it later. Lol
Posted 6/25/2014 5:19 PM (GMT -5)
Overdid all last week, paying for it all this week...

I am pacing myself a lot more this week...i will be thrilled if i just eventually get back to pre. Vit d issues..that in addition knocked me for a loop

Having more issues with myofascial pain in the hips now...ouch
Posted 6/25/2014 9:47 PM (GMT -5)
The worst, to me, is when I can't for the life of me figure out what I did! That happened to me today....suddenly, my whole Sciatic Nerve area started giving me extra grief. It's still with me tonight. Sometimes, we just have to accept that, too..

Fun fun. Sleep well.

Debbie
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