Perfect Storm Fibro Flare

I'm sure you can all relate and have had days like this.

I had to have a colonoscopy yesterday, so dealt with all the prep (UGH!) and then the procedure itself, not so bad since I slept through it all, though the IV and blood preasure cuff hurt. And as luck would have it, one of our dogs got sick yesterday morning so that added to the stress of the day. Then as we drove home we got pulled over and ticketed for an expired safety inspection on my car (chalk that one up to fog and just not noticing it was past due). Add to all that I now have a horrible cold, likely due to exposure either yesterday at the clinic or Monday at a funeral. Making all it worse, my body is reacting to the cold front that passed through yesterday.

Can you say Massive flare up?

So now today, rather than curling up on the couch with the puppies, electric blanket, and hot tea as I would really love to do and my body is crying out for, I get to go do the safety inspection, get groceries, and make a meal for the family of my dear friend who passed away.

Ok, taking a deep breath. Pity party over. Now off to take a long hot shower, apply a few pain patches, and go face the tasks for the day.

Have a blessed day!
Mari

Oh my lord how in the world do you do it???

Thanks Luvz & Ljm

I never really considered postponing the test. I'd been waiting over a month to get it done and figure out why I've been having blood in my stool, so rescheduling just didn't seem like an option. Good news is the results were all clear except for one area of irritation that the Dr said is likely the source of the bleeding and due to my IBS. Lovely fun.

At least now the errands are done and I can go back to that snuggling with the fur babies, electric blanket, cup of tea and a good book, or maybe a nap. :)

Have a blessed day!
Mari

Hi Mari:

Wow, what a bad day. I have had two colonoscopies, know all about the prep. I just got over a virus a couple weeks now. It lasted over 3 weeks. So much coughing.

I always drink tea with lemon and honey and have chicken soup. Do drink enough. I didn't find dry cough syrup of much help. The all in one brands work better. Sleep is always troublesome when you are sick. Hope you can now rest and get well.

What kind of puppies do you have?

Take care.

Loring

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