[Kiya]

I'm home. Establishing re-entry.
Love ya all.

[January]

Shattered and Sanity, it is really good to hear from you. Yes, Belle is a puppy, thanks for asking. I understand the fingers and toes. I rub Belle's paws all the time so they feel comfy for her. Can you tell she's spoiled rotten? September, it is always good to hear from you, too.

Chris, it's so good to hear from you. I'm so sorry you have something more to add to your plate. I, too, have psoriasis and I have to tell you the medicine I take really helps with it and with any arthritis attached to it. Your Dr. sounds like a good one and I hope he works out fine for you. Gentle hugs to you.

Liz, no wonder you are stressed! You have lots of gentle hugs from me. What a situation!

Gus, thank you for the beautiful, beautiful pictures! They make my heart so happy.

Kiya, welcome home. Please take things easy and put yourself first, no matter how hard that is.

Belle is doing great. I am still very sick and weak, but better than I was. I need about another week to get back on my feet but I don't know if I really have that long before I re-enter the rat race.

Take care everyone. I'm praying/sending good thoughts for each of you. I love you all.

[January]

I want to share something with you. I have been taking Coricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu medicine. It comes in a red and white box. Since I've been taking it, my fibro and back pain have been down to almost nothing.

This is really strong medicine and it will make you really drowsy, but I suppose, in an absolute emergency when you can't get the pain to break, you could take two of those. It can cause kidney damage if taken too much and it's not a good idea to take it on a regular basis, but in an emergency, I think it's a good alternative, especially since I am only allowed Tylenol for my pain.

These are just my thoughts and Heaven knows I have no scientific backing on this.

Today was the worst morning I've had in a long, Long time. Every cell in my body felt it was being tortured at a cellular level....every inch.....my stomach and bowels on fire....pain inside and out....the hair growing from my head hurt so bad. It's gotten a bit better but I feel so heavy....every step hurts....typing this hurts. How are we expected to live like this? I'm only 42......my grandpa turns 99 in September and tells me every time I see him that he's ready for the dirt. It's heartbreaking to hear....but I know he's in pain. It hurts to breath.

[Gus1234U]

today, we plant flowers in the rocks.....

[January]

Elsa, I'm so sorry you are in such pain. I'm also sorry that your Grandpa is in such pain. Please take it easy and rest as much as you can. I hope tonight and tomorrow are much better for you.

Gus, thank you for the beautiful rock garden!

[Kiya]

Originally Posted by Gus1234U

today, we plant flowers in the rocks.....

Yes. Yes we do. Hugs

[Kiya]

Elsamars - lots of gentle hugs. Those flares are so d a m n bad. Hoping it is a short one.

[January]

Someone told me today that her friend has really bad fibro. After a lot of research, she takes Mucinex every day and it makes a huge difference in her pain. Apparently it reduces the toxins that create the fibro pain. I don't know.
I haven't tried it, but my friend swears there's hard research out there proving it, so I thought I'd better pass it on to you.

Belle is doing great. I'm still really sick. I didn't make it to the pharmacy today. I just wasn't able to drive. Maybe tomorrow.

[Kiya]

I am on the edge of a flare. Yay. My edges hurt, my limbs. I did work a little in the garden and I did get to my appointment. That's good enough for today
💖

[Gus1234U]

[January]

Kiya, I am so proud of you for making it to your appointment. I'm really glad. Oh no on the flare! Do you have any steps to stop or lessen it? Please be good to yourself.

Gus, thank you for the beautiful orange flowers. They are so pretty!

Yesterday was a tough day. I kept almost passing out even while sitting. Today has been better, but I'm still so weak. I have to go to the store tomorrow. I am out of the basics. I just don't know how this is going to work out like I need it to do.

[Kiya]

Ok why are there only three of us? Where is everyone?? Getting concerned.

I slipped on the bathroom floor today.

it's going to be 1 of those days

[lizardlady]

Originally Posted by Kiya

Ok why are there only three of us? Where is everyone?? Getting concerned.

I'm here. It was a long week at work. I didn't even turn on the home computer the last couple of nights.

[childofchaos831]

I'm here as well... been reading but not posting... It's been pretty rough lately, with pain and depression and other stuff... just getting by at this point.

[lizardlady]

Having a rough go, exhausted and hurting.

[Gus1234U]

please be careful, {{{{ Jan }}}}}

[January]

Shattered, are you alright? I hope you're not hurt. Please let us know.

Child, I hope you are all right. I think of you.

Liz, are things any better at all?

Gus, it's good to know you're there.

Kiya, thanks for asking that all important question. I'm concerned,
too.

I made it to the store and made just a few purchases. I crashed the rest of the day. It left me so exhausted.

[Kiya]

Thanks all for the check in.
Ongoing hugs and support and concern/care!!!

[Gus1234U]

[lizardlady]

I'm so worn out exhausted is in my rearview mirror. I swear everything hurts today. I plan to spend most of the day on the sofa wrapped in my heated throw, reading.

Can't remember if I posted that, on top of the stress at work not knowing what's going on, I had to move my office this week. I suspect several days of donkey work was not good for me.

I got a video at the library yesterday of yoga for those with chronic pain. Doubt I will try it today, but I'll let y'all know what it's like.

Gus, thanks for the pic of the lilies. It is so tranquil.

[Kiya]

Liz- eek that is a lot to deal with!! Hoping you got the rest you needed today!!

[Gus1234U]

[January]

Liz, I hope you are feeling much better. Please let us know.

Gus, thank you for the beautiful picture. Those reds are awesome against the green of the tree.