[lizardlady]

Tried posting something awhile ago, but couldn't. It's been raining here all day which means lousy internet connection for me.

Thanks to everyone for birthday wishes. I had to laugh at myself yesterday. I'd forgotten it was my birthday until I got a text from a friend. When I was younger I couldn't understand why "older" people would say that their birthday was no big deal. I guess I know what they meant now. Gus, that is one incredible lizard cake!

Several of you mentioned resting for my birthday. Er, ugh, I spent the last two days busting my arse taking care of things at Mom's house. I don't know what the heck the nasty letter was about. The place needed some spiffing up, but there are other houses on the block that look worse. BTW, I'm still waiting on a reply from the president of the HOA.

I was up before the crack of dawn this morning. I had to reset the time on my alarm clock last night. I messed up and set it for the wrong time. Ended up with the alarm going off at 6, not 7!

Up early to call the vet to see if she could see Boomer (cat) today. I got home yesterday to discover he was one sick boy. They are so great at my vet. The schedule was full, but they squeezed us in. The little man may have an upper respiratory infection of it could be something potentially very serious (cancer). We are treating it as if it's an infection. If he's not on the mend by Monday we need to go back for follow-up. Been a rough year for the cats. Krissy died in January. Ollie is still dealing with his ongoing urinary problems. Now Boomer.

I decided to be wise and give my body a chance to rest today. It's rained all day so working outside was not an option. I spent the afternoon lazing on the couch reading, dozing, watching the babble box. I know it's what my body needed but I feel like a lazy slug. How do the rest of you cope with doing what's right for your body and that nagging little voice in your head that says you are being lazy?

[cakeladie]

Well Liz if anyone needs a rest it's you. Happy birthday and I hope boomer gets well soon

Sending you birthday wishes positive vibes and gentle hugs

[cakeladie]

So I know I have been MIA lately and I am sorry. I miss you guess. Liz those people need a good kick in the butt. There is always someone that has to complain and cause trouble and once you retire it seems to get worse. Our neighbors were retired and they complained every chance they got about our dogs about us our garbage cans were not put outside right etc. and he refused to talk to me he would only talk to my husband or my brother in law who lived with us at the time. I got called home from work from animal control and the police. You step on my property my dogs will bark this guy used to hit the fence and yell at the dogs. Once I proved that my dogs were not dangous everything was fine. Few years later they ended up needed our help. They are older and sickly. They have 5 daughters but the closest one was well over 2 hours away. They came to depend on us a lot. When they would call 911 they would tell them to go get me and I was the one who usually had to call their kids. It got to the point that two officers responded one came and got me the other went to the house. But no you don't need that drama.

Liz take care of yourself. You are a very very special lady.

[Gus1234U]

you are a very special person, Cake, to not only forgive, but to care for....
it's a goal i have in sight, but not in range ...

lizardlady... send some rain to england- we need it!

yesterday I almost had a fall, but thank god I didn't. pushed myself a bit far I reccon.

still in a lot of pain, but today I've actually started looking in to those grip things posted here a while back- so hopefully soon I'll have one

I was also given a nice stuffed rabbit today.

it's lovely

[lizardlady]

Vortex, wish I could send you some of our rain. I think I'm starting to grow webs between my toes.

Cake, gotta agree with Gus. You are a nicer person than I am. I don't think I could have been so kind to the nasty neighbors.

I had one of "those" nights last night. Had trouble falling asleep. Reflux woke me after about 30 minutes of sleep. After chucking my cookies I couldn't get back to sleep. At least the cats enjoy it when I can't sleep. It means they get more cuddle time.

Boomer seems a bit better. Let's hope the antibiotics work. Between vet bills and repairs to the truck I have been hemorrhaging money the last month or so.

[continuosly blue]

This is my first post in this forum. I have chronic pain and that forum is kind of slow. Although I can understand why . Sometimes it takes real effort just to post something. I haven’t been diagnosed with fibromyalgia but I have a feeling that I can relate. Also know people that do. I just wanted to say that after reading many comments here I realize that I also feel like I’m “ lazy”, if I don’t “do” anything. I haven’t been able to work for years and it has demoralized me so much , making me feel useless and worthless. I found that I’m alway”tense”.
I cannot relax unless I’m drugged and I don’t want to be drugged anymore.
I try several various methods to relax my muscles but am unsuccessful.
Problem being that the tension and pain cause me to not be able to concentrate very well. It’s hard. I can’t stop thinking about what I’m feeling all the time.
This viscous cycling is constant. I just wanted to share that with you guys and I hope you don’t mind. Best to all.....

[lizardlady]

continuosly blue, welcome to the thread. Folks at PC are great, but the folks who post here are the best. No worries that you haven't been diagnosed with fibro. Not everyone who posts here has been.

What have you tried for your pain/tension so far? Someone here might have a helpful suggestion.

Originally Posted by continuosly blue

This is my first post in this forum. I have chronic pain and that forum is kind of slow. Although I can understand why . Sometimes it takes real effort just to post something. I haven’t been diagnosed with fibromyalgia but I have a feeling that I can relate. Also know people that do. I just wanted to say that after reading many comments here I realize that I also feel like I’m “ lazy”, if I don’t “do” anything. I haven’t been able to work for years and it has demoralized me so much , making me feel useless and worthless. I found that I’m alway”tense”.
I cannot relax unless I’m drugged and I don’t want to be drugged anymore.
I try several various methods to relax my muscles but am unsuccessful.
Problem being that the tension and pain cause me to not be able to concentrate very well. It’s hard. I can’t stop thinking about what I’m feeling all the time.
This viscous cycling is constant. I just wanted to share that with you guys and I hope you don’t mind. Best to all.....

hey it's great you posted.

welcome...

[lizardlady]

Kudos to myself. I'm exhausted from no sleep last night, but had the sense to stay in the house and do light tasks around the house today. And I'm not guilting myself for being "lazy"!

[Gus1234U]

may each one have relief, and the causes of relief~!

I feel unsteady today

just trying to make the most of things... this morning my mother emailed me threatening me, and I did well- I ignored her and didn't give her the time of day

yeah it triggered me, but not as much as it would have triggered me if I had replied

it's still very hot too.

I think it's time for some cooling weather

anyone fancy sending some over?

[lizardlady]

Originally Posted by raging vortex

it's still very hot too.

I think it's time for some cooling weather

anyone fancy sending some over?

Vortex, I'd send you some cooler weather, but we don't have any to share. Temps and humidity both in the 90s here.

[childofchaos831]

Originally Posted by Gus1234U

may each one have relief, and the causes of relief~!

This is absolutely beautiful Gus! Thank you for posting it!

So I made the appt for the evaluation with the surgeon... a week from today. I'm freaking out a bit inside. Mostly about pain meds and surgery even tho I haven't even seen him yet and don't know what he would want to do, whether he would want new images or how invasive surgery would be, etc. Idk, just nervous to talk to him.

[Gus1234U]

a place to be cool in~ (the best i could do )

entire body locked on me this afternoon

I was outside stroking a friend's dog, came in- and just collapsed with the pain- ended up shifting to my side just because it was the only part of me that didn't hurt.

I'm not really sure how long I was in that position, somewhere along the line I remember watching a bit of a programme about africa, but most of the time just screaming

I'm still in lots of pain.. just being careful, or trying to be.

(and as I type this my back feels like it's going to click)

you know the feeling where you feel it's going to click, but it won't actually click?

that.

ah well going to dinner in a minit if I can make it their. sure I can

[Gus1234U]

'the watcher'

well made it to dinner

waste of time though, wasn't that great

I'm gone again though

just want to scream in agony

[Gus1234U]

some days i can barely stand long enough to make a sandwich, so i can relate, RV... today it's snacking, cold strawberries, baby spinach and garden greens salad, and cocktail shrimp.... when it cools off, i might consider some noodle soup (already made out of left over roast, veggies and ramen noodles).

hope you find something that helps~

[lizardlady]

Originally Posted by Gus1234U

'the watcher'

Oh Gus, he is gorgeous!

[lizardlady]

Have been sensible for two days in a row now!

I'm really worn out from all the work I did outside Thursday and Friday. Not sleeping night before last didn't help. I spent today tend to some inside projects I had. Would work at them til I started to feel tired, then take a break. It's a big deal for me to have the sense to not push until I crash and burn.

I just got up to go to toilet and wish I hadn't.

started my pain off again- really severe

wish I'd just stayed sitting on my chair, then though- if you gotta go, you gotta go, and I don't really want a puddle on the floor. lol

the sounds I am making though.... really difficult to describe. lots of pain