Siiiiiiiiick

I've been down with a nasty cold for a few days.... will write more once the snot clears from my brain..hehehe.

Sleep trouble

I had a bit of trouble sleeping last night. I Did not settle in til about midnight and woke again at 3am feeling very restless and unable to go back to sleep. I got up and had a snack, played some solitaire then went back to bed...still could not settle in after about 30 minutes so I took half a melatonin tab and that did the trick. I woke after 11am (very late for me) and just finished some breakfast....or lunch..whichever ;-) I plan to use the rest of my day to clean up a bit and bake like a mad woman...hehehe... brownies, breads and cookies to sell tomorrow. ta-ta for now!

One day at a time

Selling goodies went well on Friday...brownies were the most popular and sold out right away....the carrot cake was sadly neglected. I guess there aren't that many health nuts out there ;-) I was able to set up outside the thrift store in exchange for a percentage of my sales :-) Less walking and more customers..yay! I had a lead on a job at blockbuster and went in to talk with the manager yesterday. It turns out she cannot afford to hire anyone else at this time, and is even having trouble giving her current employees enough hours. So, I'll keep selling baked goodies as I continue my job search :-)

Slept in

I slept in today and missed my yoga class. I think all the walking yesterday must have worn me out more than I thought. No big deal tho, I'll take it easy today and stretch my muscles while I bake for tomorrow :)

I'm rich!!

Selling brownies today was a success!. I sold almost all of them at 50 cents apiece and earned about 6 dollars. So I'm not a millionaire yet.....that is still 6 dollars that I didn't have yesterday :-)
I am also feeling better than I did yesterday which is great, and am looking forward to yoga class tomorrow morning. I'm going to stretch my muscles tonight so they won't freak out so much tomorrow...hehehe. That's all for now!

Tired

I feel a bit run down today which could be the result of being so active yesterday. I still have not heard back about the online job, so I baked some brownies today to sell tomorrow. I've got to do something to earn some money while I'm looking for steady work.

Better stamina

I've had a bit more stamina since starting the thyroid meds, and have not been struggling as much to stay awake in the afternoons.
This morning was to mark the beginning of yoga classes....but I mistakenly went to the wrong building at first, then somehow thought it was an hour earlier than it actually was....so, when I finally made it to the right building, I sat down and waited for an hour and walked into the classroom just as it was ending...oops!...must've left my brain on my pillow ;-) Fortunately, my ride was late picking me up, so I decided to stay and attend a later stretching class which was very nice :) It left me a bit out of breath, but I really enjoyed it. I was amazed at how simple stretches increased the blood flow to my tired muscles....my limbs especially were very warm when I finished. I plan to stretch daily at home from now on :) I have another yoga class schedule on Thursday....I'll be sure to bring my brain along for that one ;-) ttfn!

Change in treatment

I saw my doctor today and we have changed our game plan. She concurs that my 'relapse' was likely not a relapse at all, but rather a seasonal bug, and that my fatigue may simply be the result of my adrenal fatigue and possibly low thyroid function, as my levels are on the very low side of normal. So, as of tomorrow I will be adding Nature-Throid in the amount of 1/2 tablet ( or 1/4 grain) twice per day, and Isocort next week in the amount of 2 pellets twice per day.

I have not heard back regarding the training date for my new job. I sent the hiring manager another email this morning and hope to hear back from her soon.

Pretty good

I'm feeling pretty good today. I slept about 9 hours last night and woke at around 4am. I'm still a bit weak from whatever got into my system last week, but I'm definitely feeling an improvement. One new symptom is a slight numbness and tingling in my fingertips, especially my left thumb. I'm not really concerned about it because I think it's likely due to my neck and shoulders being a bit out of whack... I've been sleeping in odd positions lately. A good crunch from my chiropractor should help :) Also, I think I'm dehydrated even though I'm drinking lots of water....the skin on my hands stays when I pinch it and I'm having headaches and achy lower back, as if my kidneys were having trouble. I'm going to bring this up with my doctor when I see her Friday.
In other news; I interviewed for an online job yesterday and I think I got it! The woman who interviewed me said she would send me some final paperwork and contact me by next week to let me know when training starts. She didn't officially tell me I had the job, but it sure sounded as though I got it. I'm also starting yoga classes twice a week beginning Dec 15th. I'm so excited! I can't wait to stretch/strengthen my muscles....they've been soooo bored! *chuckle*

Relapse?

I am wondering if perhaps this was not a relapse after all, but rather my body being stressed from fighting some other seasonal bug. I feel quite a bit better tonight, the pressure/tenderness in my abdomen has lessened and I have a bit more stamina. Just last night talking, eating, standing etc still had me out of breath, and today that's much better. I was able to put a load of laundry in the washer, take a quick shower and even stroll around in the back yard and enjoy the fresh air :-) I took my camera with me and got a few good shots of some cacti and our mesquite tree. I'm still taking it easy, resting a lot and drinking plenty of fluids....I'm hoping this was just some nasty little bug and that I'll be back on my feet again soon :-) ttfn!

Relapse

The occurrence of new symptoms turned into a full-blown relapse on Thursday, Dec 4th, with impaired motor function, slurred speech, little to no stamina, extreme muscle weakness and a pressure/tenderness in my midsection which increased with contact and consumption of food. Heart rate remained stable, though pulse was difficult to find (possibly due to a drop in blood pressure). Since then I have been sleeping for periods of 12-15 hours, waking only to use the bathroom and try to eat something with my meds. I am able to sit up for 20-60 minutes before I need to lie back down and rest/catch my breath. During my awake time I have been online looking for work and checking emails as well as talking on the phone with friends to keep me from going nuts ;-) In the first day of relapse, I became very depressed, crying for hours. After having a taste of recovery, going back to semi-bedridden status really pissed me off. I'm feeling better emotionally now, and am trying to stay positive and be proactive when I am awake so as not to slip into a deeper depression. I spoke with my doctor and she wants me to go back on the Protocol, starting at low doses and working my way up, so that is my main focus at the moment. Time to rest, will write more later.

New symptoms

For the last 2 days I've had a tingling sensation around my lips, which seems to increase when lying down and after I wake up. I feel very heavy upon waking and it takes some time to get moving. I'm also having mild balance problems - I trip over my own feet and sway a bit when standing still. I'm going to email my doctor and get some input on this. In the meantime, I'm drinking plenty of fluids and taking it easy.

In other news, the dog bit my sister last night, which is twice in two days that he's been aggressive without reason. This time he was sitting in the kitchen with sis and her friend, sis bent down to talk sweet to him like she always does, and he bit her face! She has two red lines on her cheek. I have no idea what is going on with him. He has been barking more than usual as well. I wish he could talk, so he could tell us what's wrong.

Odd doggy

My sister's dog bit me today. He's never done that before. He was lying in the doorway to her bedroom looking adorable as always, so I strolled over and bent down to softly scratch his ears...after a few seconds he snarled and chomped down on my arm! He didn't draw blood, but his teeth did leave marks and a few scrapes. I have no idea what set him off.....he's standing next to me with his head in my lap right now, sweet as ever, soaking up the petting. Perhaps he was defending his master's territory....or maybe he didn't recognize me at first (I had just come from the shower after using a new shampoo). Who knows?