Physical Check-In

Today I'm feeling a little blah physically. I have been painting more trim in my house and the chemicals always do a number on my body. They give me headaches and make me feel bloated. Super fun. The kitchen is the last room I plan on doing for a while, so that's the good news. Unfortunately there are 4 doors, a chair rail, crown moulding, and baseboards to do. Ugh....

I made it through my workout even though I didn't feel like it. That helped my energy a bit. I'm also planning to go to the pool later if it doesn't rain and being outside usually helps.

We had pizza last night. I just did not feel like cooking. I did get thin crust and paired it with a salad, so it wasn't too unhealthy. I just ate the leftovers for lunch. Back to something a bit more healthy for dinner!

Wishes of health and wellness to all.

Day two of no meds and I lost 2 pounds already! Losing weight? More energy? Why didn't I do this sooner!

I forgot to get on the scale this morning. Oh well! I'll try to remember tomorrow.

I am taking a break after doing some prep cooking/baking for a dinner I'm making tonight for my brother. He's coming over to give us some advice on something, so I want to treat him. Of course I'm all sweaty. Even the lightest amount of exercise makes me sweat. It's been like this for quite a while. I once asked my psychiatrist if he thought it was because of my medications. His response? "Maybe it's because you're out of shape and don't exercise enough." Arghhhhh!

I actually don't entirely believe my psychiatrist about the above. I think he was just being a smart *****. It's not a big deal, really. Especially if I am at home or can get home to wash up. I've had this issue even when my BMI was normal and I was walking miles a few days per week, with my friend. I can't imagine it's all about being out of shape.

I just made a homemade French onion soup. That's not too high in fat. I just won't add that much cheese to the top. I'm also baking an espresso cake. The frosting is already made. I plan to decorate it with roasted hazelnut halves and melted chocolate drizzle. It's only a one-layer round cake, so there won't be too many leftovers. I know my brother loves this cake. The soup is delicious! Though not exactly diet food, the rest of the meal will be pork schnitzel with parsley boiled potatoes, corn on the cob, and some little cucumber-tomato salad. My brother doesn't drink. I do drink one glass of wine many days, but I won't when he's here. I'll make some homemade iced tea with fresh mint from my herb garden.

ate a light breakfast. no sleep last night. feel a mixed ep coming on. took some kpin to level me off. a little bit of stomach discomfort but it'll pass I hope. watching star wars now trying to keep myself occupied.

Physically very weary. All day long, I'd just wanted to sleep.

I saw pdoc and then ran a few errands.

I am trying to cope with a very nasty case of plantar fasciitis. The radiologist had finally read my MRI results and has issued a report.
I'd suddenly had varicose veins in one forearm. :eeek: It looks horrible! I need to go the vascular clinic to do an ultrasound ).. have an appt next week.

Ive done ok with diet. I was too tired to care; yet did well today with food.
Love to All!

lethargic, fatigued, sleepy. a bit of a headache but I took meds for it. also a bit of an upset stomach. took some tums. otherwise not terribly bad. just being lazy and watching movies.

Pdoc decreased my bedtime Seroquel. She thinks Seroquel is the culprit in making me too tired in the AM. I tend to agree.

I did not sleep well last night (decreased Seroquel). I hope this straightens out.

Lamictal increased by 50mg. May not seem like much; however, it feels like a lot to me.

I am feeling tired, light-headed.. and more.

I need to do a lot of paperwork.. I am under a disability review. I have not seen this much p.work from SSDI in many, many years. I am puzzled.

I am trying to put a stretching and exercise program together. Something I can do with the p. fasciitis. Ortho now has me using a night splint/brace, a day brace, and orthotics... and they have advised new shoes. My PT/Chiropracter friend has recommended certain "gadgets" to help in targeting and stretching the correct muscles, tendons, etc.

I did get the new shoes. I was very lucky this time. Shoe shopping usually takes me days. I had quickly found two pair which fit the bill, according to Ortho. (Was a BOGO sale.)

I hope to have an exercise/rehab routine in place by Monday AM.

I have been keeping overall calories down; yet, have eaten some "junk" in place of healthy food. I have been in far to much pain to attend these appointments and try to get meals lately. I've had a friend. pick up some frozen "Healthy Choice" meals for days like yesterday. Not my favorite food; yet ,healthier than some options. I LOVE to cook; just in too much pain lately.

Does anyone eat other "healthy" frozen meals when not up to cooking?
Am open to suggestions. (I do cook in batches and do freeze some meals, at times.)

Love and Great Health to All!

In agony.... back and Achilles injury on right foot.

Yesterday I went to my Brother's house he stays where there is woodlands and a skate park which my 7 year old Nephew wanted to go to. So my Sister and I took him there. Omg it was full on walking I ended up in tears thankfully not in front of anyone. My Sister had to leave me to keep my with my Nephew. My paranoia kicked in and I was scared as incase things happened. Then that set off my anxieties which were massively heightened. Luckily they were waiting for me 10 mins before the house. However I'm petrified of dogs so there just had to be one not on a leash when I told his owner I was scared he deliberately let the dog come over to me more than twice. I was a wreck.

Today I'm in AGONY. Back and Achilles injury up my leg. Can barely walk. How can I overcome this?

Hi Laura,

Are you asking how to overcome the physical injury or more than that?

As for the physical injury, I have found going to Orthopedics very helpful. I have had the pleasure of Achilles injuries in the past. It can be so very painful! Is it possible for you to see a doctor? a physical therapist?

I hope you feel better soon, on all levels.

a bit sluggish today. went to bed late. woke up later than usual. think I slept ok but don't know what to do with myself. slight knee pain. put my brace on. having coffee and some head and neck pain today for which I took an advil. all in all just feeling blah. may go back upstairs to rest. took a klonopin just for the hell of it,

Hey there,

I was more thinking out loud lol. I have a GP appt on 19th earliest I could get. But I'm seeing my Chiropractor on 8th so will see him. I'm in agony sitting, standing and walking. Have my foot bandaged up so as to support it. But yeah I'm just in pain and pain killers aren't helping

Miss Laura, I'm sorry about the pain you are in. That sounds terrible. It is always tough when something hurts no matter what position you are in. I find distractions most helpful at times like those. I hope you feel better soon.

Hey Jedi, I'm sorry that the knee keeps nagging you and that you aren't feeling great today. I hope there's something good to watch to help keep your mind calm.

I'm having an ok day. I painted this morning while it rained and then I got a workout in. I'm feeling a little bit sluggish, so I'm just relaxing on the couch while my small people rest and nap. I have a bit more painting to do and then I'm done for a while. Yay! I am hoping the rain stops this afternoon so that we can go outside and play. I also want to grill chicken and asparagus tonight for dinner, so I am hoping the weather complies.

knee pain is persistent, put on my brace again, and having some throat pain. I think my cpap mask came off in the middle of the night and I was breathing through my mouth and it became irritated. drinking tea and took pain meds. watching world war z with brad pitt now. just having a relaxing Sunday so far. also drinking plenty of water.

glad you were able to paint, fern46! sounds like a cool thing to do. keep the workouts coming! it's good for your mind and body! I myself need to get back to my coloring. I love art. feel a bit under the weather today. knee and throat pain. but I'll pull through. all in all not such a bad day.

I’m sorry your hurting so much !! Have you tried alternating cold and warm compresses ? I use Advil for help with inflammation

I hope you can find a comfortable position that offers a bit of relief.

The man with the dog ?? Shame on him , some people have zero lack of sense.

Feel better

Ha! I wish I was artistically painting. I am not very good, but I enjoy painting with my kids from time to time. We like to watch Bob Ross and paint happy little trees.

I was painting the trim in my kitchen. The trim in my house is 20ish years old and I'm pretty sure it has never been touched since the house was built. I'm knocking it out room by room. Good times. I was going to finish this afternoon, but we went to the pool instead. I'll complete it tomorrow. Fun comes first!

just a quick hello!

I have been very busy with life's demands. Was working on my Social security claim review. It has already taken me 8 hours! it is very involved this time. I am having some issues because the site keeps telling me that I am not me! Yes!

Anyhow... tomorrow is a brand new day!!!

it is a very hectic week for me! Too much to do, but it taking it an hour at a time.

Love to All ~

we have some painting to do as well lol. not looking forward to it. our house is only about 26 yrs old and it needs touch ups here and there. oh and Bob Ross rocks!

groggy and sluggish today. not enough restful sleep. some morning anxiety but no klonopin since I have errands to run. knee is still wonky. waiting to get cortisone shots. some head and neck pain but took some tylenol. watching movies later.

Physically, I guess OK. I was sore this morning because of all of yesterday's squatting and hauling of stuff from the lower cabinets. It's amazing how little it takes to make my muscles sore. But I'll admit as of right now, the soreness has pretty much faded.

I finally got on the scale. I was surprised to see my weight exactly the same as the last time I weighed myself over a week ago. I'm lucky, considering a lot of what I ate. I won't always be lucky eating as I have been.