Positivity and fibromyalgia!

I am going to need those quotes,  early November on a Sunday I woke in Agony.  The pain in my arm was unbelievable.  I was given painkillers by the doctor but even so I had no sleep for a week. I got signed off work for two weeks and I got referred to physio and had traction.  I paid for a few massages which helped however, I then had hip pain too, leg pain, back pain, buttock pain ankle pain.  I got tested for arthritis, it's not that.  I got my results on 20 December but my arm pain felt a bit better so I decided to leave it until after Christmas.  However, the arm pain came back with a vengeance and being in pain on 25 and 26 December, I called my G.P who told me he thought I had fibromyalgia and was referring  me to a rheumatologist urgently,  he did  and asked I be seen quickly.

My appointment is on 28 February and I cried that I have to wait so long. I was told I can call daily to see if there are any cancellations.  I cannot wait I have terrible trouble coping at work, I mean I can cope but going up the stairs is not easy and it's hard being in pain at all.

Luckily I have healthcare cover with my employment so I am going to look into that on Monday.  I cannot believe that if I hadn't I would have to endure this pain for a further two months!

I would be ever so grateful for any information on this illness.  I appreciate I haven't got a formal diagnosis but I ache all over and have a burning pain in my arms, legs and hip.  I am not asking for medical advice just any ideas of how I can cope with this problem on a practical basis please.

How hard was that!!

Two days at work and I'm exhausted.  Doubt it's just my illness and others at work seemed so too!

Back to the weightloss !!

Went to Slimming World tonight.  Put on 8 pound over Christmas.  In the past I have put on a stone or more.

Need to lose three stone! I have got to target before I can do it again!!

Back to work tomorrow.

I am back to work tomorrow.  I do not mind as I have been off since 20 December and know a lot of people have not had a good break.  Besides I feel glad I have a job.  Since I have been aching all over for months it has become difficult but I feel I am coping.  I only have a two day week I would feel overwhelmed if I went back Monday to find five days in front of me.

I wanted to go for a walk today but unless this rain shifts that will not happen!  I have some chores to do I need to take some trousers up and iron items for work.   I have slimming world tonight which may or may not be busy, I do enjoy it we have a good crowd.  I really must lose some weight.

So today I shall be getting ready to go to work tomorrow, read and maybe watch a film. What do you do on New Year's Day?

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!  OH and I are having a quiet night in eating leftovers and playing scrabble.  Might watch a little tv.  What are you doing? Staying in or going out.  We have decided to stay in.

New Year, New me!

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Having been through further health problems lately I do not know what the next year brings.

I know I shall continue to go to silver class, slimming world and crochet club.  I shall try and use what I have.  I have used vouchers in the sale and should have enough clothes to see me through at least 6 months.  I have plenty of food in which should last me through January.

My daughter is getting married in September and I am paying for the dress which will set me back.  We have booked a holiday to Egypt for May which isn't cheap but should be paid for by an investment which matures in March.  My GD is one in February I cannot believe how time flies! I spent Christmas Day with DD and GD. Had such a lovely time.

Happy New Year all!!


MY GD!!

Merry Christmas to all my readers!