saturday may 25th
making dinner.....mmmmmmm, struggling today. be still little sparrow, be as quiet as can be. shhhhhh, let your soul settle, let the pain subside.
i don't know if the pain is spinal stenosis or something to do with an artery or vein issue......might be some of both. did some research and then wondered if i should go to the doc or simply pray this too will pass. my ability to walk lessens and while i want to be smart and in care of self i think first i have to go the regular doc, then he will send me to a specialty doc and then all this time will pass by.....i haven't a lot of positive faith lately.......in docs, in medical help. feel like i'm a slipped through the cracks model.
i went out for awhile yesterday.....stopped at a yard sale, turned bright red very quickly......i'm pretty fair skinned, been turning red easily all my life, but when on or finishing up a course of antibiotics i get REALLY RED.....interchangeable with a stop sign! So at my next stop the clerk expressed serious concern, let me get some cold water, please sit.......i explained but she seemed doubtful....so my next stop was Sam's work.........he got me some cold water and i sat on a piano bench for a good while. he told me the red dress i was wearing was competing with my red face......and neck. sigh, head to toe red.........who doesn't want to be that girl.
he walked me out to my car.....noticed the box of food in the back. on top of the food box was a bag of cheetos ......the plan was to take it to the church for the drive through food cupboard. the cheetos bag had swollen from the heat inside the car.......it looked like a cheetos bag balloon......! i took the scenic route home, more due to heavy traffic than just because.........then pushed myself to go to the church before going home. when i got out of the car the pain took my breath away.
pain in my lower left leg........in a very specific spot, not the muscle.....that's why i think it's an artery or a vein. it varies in strength but this was the worst pain to date. i got in my car......felt the pain running from my back into the hip area and down the leg.....felt added heartbeats in my leg. something is up and getting worse.....but will it stop like other things or not?
it was better this morning after a good night's rest......but since the afternoon it's been intermittent......whether i'm in the recliner or resting in bed. its' painful from standing and painful at rest? so confusing.........time to finish cooking dinner.......find a good movie to watch and be a good girl keeping cool in this nice air conditioned little house. hugs!
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Ruth I am concerned too about the pain in your leg. I am on blood thinner as well Does your PC have an advice nurse you could talk to regarding the pain?
I have begun to use a walker with wheels when I walk my dog. I use the one that was given for my husband after his heart attack. He doesn’t need it.
Red is a vibrant color. But not as a sunburn. ❤️
On Amazon they have a variety of them mine has a little seat I can sit on. It helps me a lot. Maybe you too?
Hello my dear friend. So sorry you are in pain. I was flashing to that song..Lady in red..is dancing with me. Bit silly because you can't dance with that pain. It was just the thought of your red dress that triggered the song. Just ignore my craziness Ruthie...I hardly slept all night. I hope the pain passes .Just wait a bit longer I think. So many things do just go. I'm here on my bed having pumpkin bread toast with vegemite and a coffee. I have been sleeping much better in general so I shouldn't complain too much about last night
I was supposed to work on my stall today but had to phone a lady to fill in for me. Her name is Gloria and she is nearly 90yrs old and still likes to work. She is a real sweet hearted lady, very sharp still and could out walk me or just stand up longer any time. She likes to make extra money to use for maintenance on her property. She refuses to give it up and has no intention of going into a retirement place. She just loves her home and has been there for about 50yrs.
Well I will have to stay in bed all day, so I'll watch a movie or two. Have you seen "Johnny English Strikes Again "? I think that was the title. Rowan Atkinson...so funny. Maybe it was ..Strikes Back..brain fogged..can't remember. Our winter will be here soon..not that it's any real sort of winter here in the tropics. I get to wear jeans...very exciting lol! It has been a tough year my friend. I would like to run away and hide out at your place. In my dreams hey! Frank just dropped little Jaxli off to day care and Mischa to High School. I never imagined my life to be this way....just hope I get my freedom back one of these days. Acceptance is not always easy. Remember I'm always with you in heart. Love always, Di xoxoxoxo.
Ruthie, if you have some kind of issue like a blood clot I don't think the doctors would give you the run around. I think they'd be checking you out right away at the ER or at least getting an ultrasound and some blood work ordered. I am anxious just thinking about you putting off getting it checked out Praying you have peace about what to do.
I second what MB2 suggested