Two weeks ago we went on holiday and it was lovely. We were out every day and had loads of fun. Now two weeks later I think I’m still paying for it with the pain.
On my help forum other TM sufferers always talk about how having one day of fun means having to put up with two days of pain afterwards. Well, I think having one week of fun has meant me having two weeks of pain.
We stayed in a caravan which was nice, I loved being in a small place, I could walk around the caravan with ease, there was always something to hold on to. The walls were close so it was almost impossible to fall. In our bedroom there was such a small gap between the wall and the bed I could walk along the wall to get to where I wanted to sit on the bed. At home I have this terrifying walk of around six steps of just floor to get to my bed. (OK, I still have a zimmer frame in my bedroom so it’s not that terrifying, but it would be without the frame.)
There were steps into the caravan, but with a bar to hold on to and my other half to help I managed them ok. We couldn’t have an adapted caravan because they are too small for all of us. This also meant that my poor other half had to life my wheelchair up into the caravan every night too. Thankfully we had no rain all week so it was ok to leave it outside during the day.
When we got home I felt exhausted but I was sure it would pass. I didn’t really do much at all last week. I went out in my wheelchair only once.
This week I thought I would be feeling better but if anything I’ve felt worse. I had to go out twice on Tuesday but other than that I’ve been stuck indoors, I really don’t mind when it’s raining.
I’ve tried eating healthily and early nights, but nothing has helped. I’m just a wreck and the pain has been unbearable at times. It’s not just my TM, I’ve had other issues as well. It’s not been much fun at all and I’m sure my Other Half is getting pretty fed up of me now. (Not that I complain much.)
I’m seeing my GP on Monday to talk about my medication. One I’m supposed to be taking twice as much as I am but the GP keeps writing me a prescription for less, so I need to sort that out.
I thought I was getting used to being in pain every day, it’s been so long since I had a pain free day. When it gets worse though, I just don’t know how to cope, well other than read a book or watch football to take my mind off it!
Fingers tightly crossed that next week will be a better week. Maybe not too tightly crossed though, they are hurting after all.
I how you feel better soon and get the help from old thr Dr's. You did amazingly well to go on holiday and deal with the condition. You have to look after yourself and don't beat up about it as yoy so have a condition so please don't feel disheartened X #wotw
I hope that you will get the proper meds to finally get rid of the pains your are feeling now. #wotw
I do hope your GP can do something to alleviate the pain quickly for you, as it sounds like you're really suffering now. As you say, maybe one week after your holiday, but surely it shouldn't be getting worse? I hope next week is much better for you and your appointment goes well x Thanks for sharing with #WotW
Aww! Bless you! It sounds like you have had a rough week. I hope you can get your medication sorted soon and that helps. Sending love and hugs x
I do hope you get your meds sorted properly and that you manage to start eliminating your pain. Look after yourself and I hope you have a much better week ahead of you
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Oh no it really sounds like you are suffering. I hope you get sorted at the GP because it can't be nice to be in such pain every day xx
So sorry to hear that you have been in so much pain after your holiday and hope that you get your medication sorted out and start to feel more comfortable soon x
Anne I am so sorry you have felt so rough it sounds so hard getting through the day. I hope your doctor has found a solution to ease the pain with your medication x
I how you feel better soon and get the assistance from old thr Dr's. You did amazingly well to go on vacation and manage the condition. You need to care for yourself and don't pulsate up about it as yoy so have a condition so kindly don't feel crippled.