Horrible Week Last Week
I think I last wrote on the 6th. My symptoms got worse and worse. I almost passed out in the middle of the night early Friday morning. Max got me up at 3am to feed him. I stood up and went out to the kitchen and became cold, clammy, nauseated, dizzy, it was horrible. I layed down on the couch as fast as I could. It took quite a while before I felt like moving.
Monday, the 10th, I finally felt better. Tuesday wasn't as good, but it was still a lot better than last week. Today, I'm nauseated and a little fatigued, but still better than last week.
My left heel has been bothering me for a couple of weeks up to the point where I'm just miserable to even put my skate on or any shoe that touches my heel. I finally called a podiatrist yesterday; and wouldn't you know it, they got me in today!
I have two things going on. First, I have "Plantar Fasciitis". That is an inflammation of the ligament running from my heel to the ball of my foot. This inflammation has led to another diagnosis called, "Plantar Nerve Entrapment". My foot is wrapped up and a large pad put just below the ball of my foot. (It feels like I'm walking on a big wadded up sock) Anyway, this process is called, "strapping". I have to wear this bandage for three days straight, I cannot take it off for any reason, not even to shower....YUCK! No shower until Saturday night!
After I wear this bandage for three days, then I have one that slips on and off that I will wear all the time except to shower and sleep. If I get up in the middle of the night, I must put the splint on, etc, etc. This will help the doctor to determine if wearing an orthotic device will improve my symptoms. If it is helpful, then he will prescribe some inserts for me. I didn't ask what happens if this doesn't work.
I go back to see him in one week. So, that's what I will be doing next Wednesday!
Now, the real problem is, how on earth am I going to get my foot into my skate for two lessons on Friday?! I can't even get it into my loose fitting clog!
It's always an adventure!
Weather: The wind is blowing full force today. Forgot to pull my hair back so I got hair whipped in the face. The weather channel said we are having high wind warnings with gusts up to 75 plus mph.
Max: The bald area around his eye no longer has sores on it, but it is still bald and the bald area is growing. It is now circling under his eye and heading back below his ear. Not sure what to do about it.
Coffee Pot: That is ongoing saga that I've never written about, but will when I have more time. It's actually more like Dan versus the coffee pots. Incidentally, the coffee pots are winning.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Entry for December 06, 2006
Although the wind has died down, my fatigue symptoms are still present, but not as severe. I'm able to set up for longer periods of time and get somethings done.
Animal news:
Max-above his left eye he has lost hair in a patch about the size of a quarter. This is the area where I had written earlier in the week that he was bleeding. Now, instead of scabs being present, there are two small boil looking things. He is also swollen in that area. Not sure what is going on with him. His appetite is good though, loves the rotisseri chicken from Walmart.
Bandit-It was four years ago today that we had to put Bandit to sleep. We can't believe that it has been so long!
Although the wind has died down, my fatigue symptoms are still present, but not as severe. I'm able to set up for longer periods of time and get somethings done.
Animal news:
Max-above his left eye he has lost hair in a patch about the size of a quarter. This is the area where I had written earlier in the week that he was bleeding. Now, instead of scabs being present, there are two small boil looking things. He is also swollen in that area. Not sure what is going on with him. His appetite is good though, loves the rotisseri chicken from Walmart.
Bandit-It was four years ago today that we had to put Bandit to sleep. We can't believe that it has been so long!
Monday, December 04, 2006
Entry for December 04, 2006
It's definately winter in Wyoming. The wind is here in full force. Once again I'm reminded that my symptoms definately flare up in the winds. The fatigue is the worse and my orthostatic symptoms flare up as well. But definately the fatigue.
With the cold snap, 20 degrees and lower, Max is not doing well. He does this every winter. The cold is just not good for him. He looks absolutely miserable. He hit his head on something today and it was bleeding above his left eye. Just scuffed up a bit nothing major. But, I felt really bad for him.
Last week Dan was traveling all over the country. He was in Buffalo, WY; Spearfish, SD; Gillette, Wy; and Denver, CO. Other than the Denver trip, he made it back home everynight. What a road warrior!
Since my fatigue is back it is extremely difficult to make myself do anything, because I'm so exhausted all of the time. It is very frustrating to feel this way. I guess I'm alot like Max in that I just don't do as well in the winter.
That's enough for today.
It's definately winter in Wyoming. The wind is here in full force. Once again I'm reminded that my symptoms definately flare up in the winds. The fatigue is the worse and my orthostatic symptoms flare up as well. But definately the fatigue.
With the cold snap, 20 degrees and lower, Max is not doing well. He does this every winter. The cold is just not good for him. He looks absolutely miserable. He hit his head on something today and it was bleeding above his left eye. Just scuffed up a bit nothing major. But, I felt really bad for him.
Last week Dan was traveling all over the country. He was in Buffalo, WY; Spearfish, SD; Gillette, Wy; and Denver, CO. Other than the Denver trip, he made it back home everynight. What a road warrior!
Since my fatigue is back it is extremely difficult to make myself do anything, because I'm so exhausted all of the time. It is very frustrating to feel this way. I guess I'm alot like Max in that I just don't do as well in the winter.
That's enough for today.
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