A Double Edged Sword

When I get energy I feel good so I am up and move around more, and then this in turn makes my knees hurt.

So its a toss up, have no energy to do anything but also no pain, or have the energy to DO stuff but also have the pain?!?!?!

Thoughts on this?

I Feel 65

I feel 65. But I still have 30 years until I get there. What will I feel like at that age then?? I am stiff and achy when I get up from a seated position, when I walk around. I am tired and my body is so sensitive to things. My feet hurt and swell, my legs swell, my hands and fingers swell and ache. And I am only 35. Hope. I hope that leaps and bounds will be made in the treatment of fibromyalgia over the next 30 years. Please, please scientists, doctors, please tell me you are actively working on research for this. 10 million people are suffering nationwide from fibromylagia, mostly women.

Little Adjustments, Big Effects

I have made many lifestyle changes and adjustments, some major some minor. Some may seem silly to others, but make a world of difference to me. Like buying a laundry bin on wheels with 4 detachable bags for automatic sorting. This makes such a difference for me when needing to do laundry, I can grab 1 bag - presorted - throw it in the wash and save myself so much time of having to sort and have clothes in piles on my floor for days while trying to find the energy to get all the loads done and folded and hung up again. And paper plates :) Sounds super silly I know! But not having to do dishes sounds even better to me! Of course I would not use for company, but hey when its just me, paper plates are a perfect time and energy saver :) And inexpensive, heck you can get them at the dollar store :) And heat, I learned in physical therapy that heat is a good, good thing for my muscles and aches and pains. Like they had in PT, I went to Bed Bath and Beyond and bought a small paraffin wax machine. When you use your 20% off coupon fairly inexpensive, $30 or so. And you can even get lavender scented wax! I have it sitting here plugged in, and when my hands and or feet have had a bad day I dip them in. The heat really, really makes a big difference in making me feel better. I also invested in a heating blanket/electric blanket. I know right, I live in Florida! But its more for the subtle heat I can blanket on my body/muscles that just makes me feel better. I have noticed even a small change in temperature, from the 70's to say 50s or 60s and I can get extra achy. So hellooooo heating blanket :) Again not super expensive, $30 and WalMart. You just have to be very careful to use it properly and not leave on for extended periods of time etc. Now if I could just figure out how to install a hot tub for about $30 THEN I'd be all set! :)