Dear All
Although I read every message, I havent been posting much. I am having
a hard time with my adhesion pain. The swelling in my feet is gone &
most of the pain in my knees are being held at bay by the "steriod
blast". I went to the pulmonary specialist last week, for my sleeping
problem. He recomended no alchol (I will miss that the most LOL with
all my pain meds) no more daily naps, cut caffeine,try to cut back on
break through pain meds, with out being in pain and wear an O2 sensor
over night to check my oxygen level all night. Well, I havent worn the
O2 sensor yet, but have cut most of the caffiene, I went to decaf tea
and 50/50 coffee, & tried to cut most of the naps. Of course, I am
taking prescriptions sleeping pills, & am sleeping a little better,
being able to sleep 2-3 hours at a time. I go back Friday for a check
up. He also did a thyroid test, as many of my symptoms could be thyroid
related. I also did some breathing test at the office. I may be going
to the sleep apnia clinic to see if that is my sleeping problem. My
sister has sleep apnia and has to wear a machine to sleep at night to
keep her breathing during sleep. 99% of the time, I am just resting all
day. If I do anything, my pain is much worse. Friday night, my husband
came home late from out of town working & I got dressed & went out to
eat. I took pain meds before I left the house & then when we got home,
I was in so much pain just from going out to eat. But, since he does
the cooking & was too tired from traveling & work to cook, It was the
least I could do for him. Any little thing I do causes much more pain.
Please keep me in your prayers. Welcome to all the new people. Like I
said, I read all the posts & pray for everyone everyday.
All my love
robin M