July 25, 2008
Wow! It’s been exactly a month since my last post. I didn’t think anyone even read this blog but I actually got an email. Guess I’d best do better on posting.
My pain this time of year is actually much more controllable. It’s dry and hot here in the South. I’m getting a little better sleep the last 3 weeks or so. My pain management doctor upped my Lyrica a bit and it’s helping. I’m sleeping about an hour longer. So I’m now up to a total of ~5 hours per night lol.
The arthritic spot in my back has been giving me more trouble of late. I think I’ve been overdoing it. I have a tendency to do that when I feel better.
Day before yesterday was my check up with the rheumatologist. It went very well. I’ve been neglegent getting my bloodwork done. Shame on me. My last sed rate from almost 3 months ago was 43. Way too high. I haven’t been that high for a long time. But it was quite rainy that month so that might be why. I had new bloodwork done yesterday. Hopefully everything’s okay there. Or at least better.
I’ve lost 9 pounds! I don’t mind being heavier. I think I’m cute when I’m pudgy 
But my knees, hip and back are suffering for the extra weight so it’s time to change things. My blood pressure was also right on the money this visit! It’s usually pretty high.
My general practitioner also increased my anti-depressant medication by double. I was having some serious issues coping. It seems to have helped immensely.
I would mark today’s pain level as 5.5 which is pretty good, I think.
