Physical Check-In #2

I overdid it today, in terms of too many activities and too many sweets. The sweets were half sugar substitutes, though, so the sugar part could have been worse. My stomach is a combo of upset and achy. I just want to drink water and fall asleep early.

How is everyone feeling physically this week?

I feel pretty good, but my exercise has been a mixed bag this week. I've had more homeschooling responsibilities than usual and have devoted a decent amount of time to making sure we use all of our resources as efficiently as possible. I was able to squeeze in some workouts though and also some playing out in the yard.

I know many are struggling with cabin fever, so I wanted to point out there are a lot of great workouts and physical activities popping up on YouTube. I've come across a number of them in the past few days. Also, a good old fashioned dance party can do as much for the mind, heart and spirit as it can for the body.

You all are in my thoughts and my heart. Everyone struggling has my support. Love to all who want or need it.

I've been taking on ambitious projects that tire me out by the end of the day. Yesterday, my back hurt a lot because of it so hubby gave it an arnica rub, which helped.

My sleep is crazy lately and I have been waking up in the middle of the night with racing heart. I've had to take Ativan for that, which also helps me get back to sleep. I'd rather not take Ativan, though. I'm thinking of asking my psychiatrist if I can take an extra 20 mg propranolol at night. I have a huge oversupply anyway. Propranolol is mostly for tachycardia, for me, but anxiety and tachycardia are related in my case.

Mood isn't so great, but I was able to pick up groceries today from Wal-Mart. (Thanks, fern, for initially letting me know a few months back about Wal-Mart pickup!)

I got healthy stuff to eat a well balanced diet for a while. Eggs, milk, brown rice, etc.. I drank some milk and ate some eggs when I got back.

I think I'm going to start exercising in my apartment and going for walks around the neighborhood. (Need fresh air.)

Waking up with what felt like a racing heart happened again even though I fell asleep at a reasonable time of 10:40 pm. But I woke up only one hour later feeling the "racing heart". I confess that I took an extra 20 mg propranolol this evening at around 6 pm, but why then the issue? And yet, I just got done taking my blood pressure three times in a row, which also measures heart rate, and it was all normal at 110-115/75-80 with 69 to 80 bpm. 69 bpm in the third.

Yesterday, hubby gave my heart a manual listen and he said it sounded a bit fast. I don't know. I don't want to take the Ativan. I'm unsure what pdoc will say if I tell him I've increased the propranolol. If an increase doesn't stop these "episodes" in two days, maybe I will go back down. I don't think the increase is dangerous at this amount. I can measure my BP a few times per day to monitor.

I Am sorry you continue to have symptoms. Sounds very uncomfortable. I hope you feel better soon.

How are you doing this afternoon BirdDancer?

Wild Coyote and fern.

Fern, I actually slept quite well last night with no bout of "racing heart". I was quite tired when I went to bed. It had been a long day. I didn't take the extra propranolol, nor did I take Ativan. Only my usual evening medications.

I've had a headache all day today, but I am sure it's sinus-related stuff and the weather. It's a miserable rainy day. My back hurt a little, but that has since eased up. I did a lot of chores and worked up quite a sweat, but I feel good at what I've accomplished already today.

How are others doing, physically?

I don't know what's wrong with me. As I said in the check-in thread, I've been having liquid diarrhea and going to the bathroom a lot, and I have no idea why. I've been eating dairy these past few days and that's it. (Yeah, I know dairy everyday isn't healthy, but now I am suspicious...) I'm afraid that I might be becoming lactose intolerant...?

I haven't left my place since Saturday, and that was to do contactless grocery pickup from Wal-Mart. However, I used lots of hand sanitizer and even wiped down all of my groceries with medical grade sanitizing wipes when I got back, so I don't think the groceries or Wal-Mart gave me a bug. And the last time I was out before that was on Wednesday last week to get my meds, but I went through the drive thru and again used lots of hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes.

My aunt has lactose intolerance pretty badly, so it does run in the family technically. That's why I'm not ruling it out right now. But I'm going to try eating NO dairy tomorrow to see if that helps. (I hadn't come to the realization it might be dairy until after I ate some dairy this morning.)

The body can often move into rejection mode when we we eat in an imbalanced state. It serves as an indicator we aren't getting enough of something or that we are taking in too much.

Eating too much sugar can have the same effect you are experiencing. The body draws too much water into the bowel to process what it percieves as waste. Too much lactose, the sugar in dairy, can have the same effect.

My guess would be that you are not intolerant. You are imbalanced. If it were me, I'd work some grains like oats in alongside some fresh fruits and veggies. I know you're not a big meat eater, so maybe try dairy as a protein source along with other foods and see how that goes.

You tend to eat one main thing at a time. Before it has been pasta focused. It is dairy at the moment. Maybe set a goal to round things out each day or better yet, at each meal.

I hope you feel better soon!

I'm starting to have adrenaline rushes. If this persists for 15 more minutes, I will have to take some PRN regular Seroquel.

Update: I decided to do some gardening and chores. Hubby then helped me take the tarp off the deck furniture. That sort of helped in place of the PRN. I need to clean the deck furniture.

I don't have any stomach ache today

I do back pain though

showered today and that's where it comes from

I have horrible backpain today

think I've mentioned it before- but I'll mention again: thought all this downttime would help (because I'm not doing thing that cause me pain), actually the oppositte affect- well okay, I wouldn't say it's worse but I'm having more bad days for some reason.

So sorry about the pain raging vortex. Back pain can be terrible to endure. Sending supportive thoughts your way if you're open to that.

BirdDancer, how is the adrenaline now? You've been on my mind.

Wild Coyote, have your injuries from your fall healed? I know you experience discomfort regularly to one degree or another, but I am hoping the added pain from your tumble has resolved.

I'm doing well physically short of some itchy eyes and discomfort due to all of the pollen. I've had a good week activity wise. I've.incorporated more yoga than usual because I felt like my focus on strength and burning calories was imbalanced. Paying attention to the flow of energy through body is also important.

My eating has been pretty great. No takeout or fast food and tons of fruits and veggies. Also, we've been focused as a family on only serving what we need and not wasting anything. Our food supplies are going further as a result. That makes me feel good!

Hugs to those who want or need them. Let's continue to support each other in mind, body and spirit during these unusual times. Thanks to you all for being here with me. It means a lot.

Thanks for asking, fern!
I am happy and grateful to hear you and your family are doing well.

BirdDancer, I am sorry you have been having a challenging time. Did I read you were up last night and thinking about blueberry waffles (or pancakes)?
I hope you feel better asap!

The human body 's ability to heal is just amazing! I have a few more skin surface injuries healing. All else is healed, it seems, except for my neck.
My neck is not as serious as it could be. It is still bothersome however.

I am still counting my blessings. I was very, very lucky!!! I am grateful!!!

I have had narcolepsy off and on for years. I have not had it in awhile. I am having a tough time with it now. I fall asleep even in the midst of reading and writing a post. I fell asleep 3 times while writing this post. It is difficult to read/understand more complex info when I cannot follow the flow of info without repeatedly reading the parts I have already read and try to piece it all together.

If I write a fragmented post or PM, you will understand why I have done so!.

Love to ALL

For anyone who is interested.

How To Exercise At Home: 50 Best Free Home Workouts

Thanks for the link, fern.

I need to work out myself because I've been sitting on my butt most of the day.

I do have weights and was using them the other day, but I need to be more consistent.

So I just got back from the ER. Around 3:30pm I bit a growth on my lip and it started bleeding quite a bit and wouldn't stop or slow down no matter how much/how little pressure I put on it. Doc at the hospital tied it off and the bleeding stopped. They want me to follow up with an oral surgeon so I'll call tomorrow, but I'm not sure if I'll get in. Also coronavirus scares since I was just in the ER...

ragingvortex, I hope your back pain has eased.

fern, I hear you about allergies. Perhaps we'll get some relief soon. I don't know if weather affects yours, but it seems to affect mine. I wish I could eat and exercise like you've been. It's been extra tough for me lately.

Wild Coyote, my husband has struggled with mild narcolepsy most of his life. Luckily, his employer doesn't hold it against him when he nods of at his desk several times per day. I think at home it's not as bad. As for my desire for waffles, that next morning I made a Dutch Baby with blackberries. That's also yummy and easier to make.

bluebicyle, that's nice you have weights to work with. I haven't done weight training in ages. I know its benefits.

spikes, that sucks about your lip. I hope that heals quickly. I don't blame anyone for dreading going to the ER or any doctors office right now.

My sleep has improved a bit, but I still wake up hungry in the middle of the night. I can't help that, but should plan for lower calorie snacks. The past adrenaline bursts have subscribed these past days. My mood is pretty level. I hope it remains level with energy. Another upswing could be possible, though.

I’ve gradually started eating less or not at all and I’ve lost my appetite. Food is not appetizing to me. I can really tell in my energy levels. This was not my weight loss strategy. It just happened. I think I’ll start with a healthy smoothie each morning and a balanced dinner to get back on track. I need to up my exercise game as well. I’m going to dance and do yoga. Besides being extremely fatigued and having nosebleeds, I’m doing well.