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Hey, dirty little secret here. I love to iron. Ironing, to me, is
theraputic no brain work. Especially using lavander or rosemary mint water on the clothes. In fact, I have a whole pile of therapy waiting in the other room. Now cleaning, OTOH........................ Jan "JL Paules" wrote in message ... I worry about women like you. ;-) -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Jalynne" wrote in message k.net... Then there's me, who really enjoys cleaning, just not the mess monsters that come along after I'm done....sigh. -- Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request) see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne "Kathy N-V" wrote in message .com... On Fri, 14 May 2004 12:36:45 -0400, Diana Curtis wrote (in message ): Are you really sorry to have to give up housekeeping? Oh yes. Heartbroken. I live to clean. Kathy N-V (my fingers are going to drop off for writing such lies.) |
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Then there's me, who really enjoys cleaning, j
Jalynne? Me too, darlin. I'm going over to Carol's other house tonight in search of something to clean, LOL. (this place is spotless). Becki "In between the moon and you, the angels have a better view of the crumbling difference between wrong and right." -- Counting Crows |
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Kathy, great news! What do you think helped the most? The meds?
JanG "Helen Page" wrote in message ... Kathy N-V wrote: For the first time in I don't know how long, I'm not about to cry with pain. It's still there, a little, but the pain has reduced enough for me to force it out of my consciousness. For me, this is *huge.* snip WHEEEEEEEEEEEE! Yay! Really pleased for you! And no, there are no miraculous cures that will enable me to do housework. Ever. Oh dear. |
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Hey, dirty little secret here. I love to iron. Ironing, to me, is
theraputic no brain work. Especially using lavander or rosemary mint water on the clothes. In fact, I have a whole pile of therapy waiting in the other room. Now cleaning, OTOH........................ Jan When I used to indulge in recreational meds, long long ago, I used to iron my little heart out. I'd go to my friend's house and iron everything that wasn't nailed down. She loved it. ~~ Sooz ------- "Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance ~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html |
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Kathy! That is wonderful news. You and Sooz both getting better? I'm
actually crying for you both! "Kathy N-V" wrote in message .com... For the first time in I don't know how long, I'm not about to cry with pain. It's still there, a little, but the pain has reduced enough for me to force it out of my consciousness. For me, this is *huge.* I went to YA doc yesterday, and he gave me some muscle relaxants. I had taken Flexoril in the past, and reported that it had done nothing for the pain, but just made me so stoned I didn't care. He gave me a newer medicine, Robaxin, which is supposed to make you less dopey, and is having me boost it with Ultram and Vioxx. (A pain med and an anti-arthritis drug) I'm drowsy, to be sure, but I hope that will pass. But to be in such a small amount of pain that I can think about other things first is so amazing. It's only a short term solution, until I go see the surgeon in a month. Feh. I'm probably not going to get away without another operation, but I'll fight to keep it as low-key as possible, and not the drastic spinal fusion/Harrington rod nightmare I've been hearing about. Now, I just have to remind myself that the bad stuff that hurts is still there, and I shouldn't go overboard just because the pain is lessened for now. I realized that I hadn't been miraculously cured overnight when I tried to play ball with Sophie this morning. And no, there are no miraculous cures that will enable me to do housework. Ever. Kathy N-V |
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Kathy,
We sound the same. I'm not on the heavy duty stuff yet, but it feels as if it's coming. The weight sucks too. I eat veggies and good stuff, but I'm still 100 lbs overweight. I was walking with my husband and fell against a display, he asked what was wrong with me. I just looked at him and said what? This is what is happening. He said I look drunk. LOL I wish. I would love to tie one on right now. Then maybe I could walk and laugh more. grinning Right after that my hip went oops and I almost fell again. He didn't know it had gotten that bad cause I hide it from him. It's so frustrating. The exhaustion is the worse. I was able to stay upright and bead last nite for a few hours, even made sense of a couple of new stitches. Today I can barely move. I feel I have the weight of another person on my body. I've taken several naps and haven't even taken any meds for the pain. lol I'm looking forward to my sunny day soon. Hugs, -- Debbie (New Mexico) Life is too short "Kathy N-V" wrote in message .com... On Fri, 14 May 2004 19:43:24 -0400, Jan G wrote (in message . net): Kathy, great news! What do you think helped the most? The meds? A combination of things - meds, PT, a little weight loss and lots of powerful vibes from the people here on RCB. Amazingly, I wrote this last week, when I think I hit my lowest point: ----------------------- The reality of my life is that I often have to crawl to get upstairs, and pay for even the slightest exertion with days of pain. Or, I can take the painkillers and be zoned out, those are my choices. I've gotten a lot tougher - pain that would have made me cry years ago barely registers in my consciousness these days. I spent a day with [a friend] a couple of weeks ago - and spent five days in bed afterward, because I couldn't even walk to th e other end of the house without help. It infuriates me to have people who have no idea what it's like to live in my skin tell me that I need to lose weight. Think I don't know that? Think I don't cringe when I see myself in the mirror and compare it to the person I used to be? What magic wand can I wave to make it possible for me to walk up the thirteen steps to my house? Forget running a marathon - I'd like to be to sit through one of DD's school presentations. Once I gain that much progress, I'll worry about losing weight, okay? ---------------------------- That was in response to someone telling me that I "need to get active and take off those pounds. Just stop eating so damn much." She didn't get it. I've been on heavy duty steroids for more than 20 years, and am 100 lbs. heavier than my pre-steroid weight. I used to eat everything in sight back then, and never gained an ounce. Now, I eat one meal a day, because the pain makes me nauseated most of the time. If I stop the steroids, I die - period. Not too many choices there - I'll walk through burning coals to be there while my daughter grows up. I suspect that DD thinks that having a fat mother is way better than having a dead one. Being there for my family is my sole motivation. I'm a little sore tonight - I had to test my new meds by driving a couple of miles, because Bob is out of town. But I've been able to skip the Vicodin for three days, and that's wonderful. Even if it doesn't last, this respite has been wonderful. It's like a beautiful sunny day after a long, long winter. Kathy N-V --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.682 / Virus Database: 444 - Release Date: 5/12/2004 |
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Your lowest day really hit a nerve with me Kathy. I just found out I have
gained 25 pounds over the last few months and I was already heavy. Some folks just don't get that we would really rather being doing normal stuff. I can do some things when I feel good and I'm thankful for that. Then there are those days when I can't even move. I was so low today after finding out I gained that much weight. I've never weighed this much, not even when I was pregnant. So I'm going to be grateful that I can do things that not everyone can. I'm going to be happy that I'm alive and I can work at the torch. Thanks Kathy and you are an amazing woman. ---- Starlia who is taking Vicodin today. "Kathy N-V" wrote in message .com... On Fri, 14 May 2004 19:43:24 -0400, Jan G wrote (in message . net): Kathy, great news! What do you think helped the most? The meds? A combination of things - meds, PT, a little weight loss and lots of powerful vibes from the people here on RCB. Amazingly, I wrote this last week, when I think I hit my lowest point: ----------------------- The reality of my life is that I often have to crawl to get upstairs, and pay for even the slightest exertion with days of pain. Or, I can take the painkillers and be zoned out, those are my choices. I've gotten a lot tougher - pain that would have made me cry years ago barely registers in my consciousness these days. I spent a day with [a friend] a couple of weeks ago - and spent five days in bed afterward, because I couldn't even walk to the other end of the house without help. It infuriates me to have people who have no idea what it's like to live in my skin tell me that I need to lose weight. Think I don't know that? Think I don't cringe when I see myself in the mirror and compare it to the person I used to be? What magic wand can I wave to make it possible for me to walk up the thirteen steps to my house? Forget running a marathon - I'd like to be to sit through one of DD's school presentations. Once I gain that much progress, I'll worry about losing weight, okay? ---------------------------- That was in response to someone telling me that I "need to get active and take off those pounds. Just stop eating so damn much." She didn't get it. I've been on heavy duty steroids for more than 20 years, and am 100 lbs. heavier than my pre-steroid weight. I used to eat everything in sight back then, and never gained an ounce. Now, I eat one meal a day, because the pain makes me nauseated most of the time. If I stop the steroids, I die - period. Not too many choices there - I'll walk through burning coals to be there while my daughter grows up. I suspect that DD thinks that having a fat mother is way better than having a dead one. Being there for my family is my sole motivation. I'm a little sore tonight - I had to test my new meds by driving a couple of miles, because Bob is out of town. But I've been able to skip the Vicodin for three days, and that's wonderful. Even if it doesn't last, this respite has been wonderful. It's like a beautiful sunny day after a long, long winter. Kathy N-V |
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Well ya know - iffen y'all really *need* to do it, I'll gladly sacrifice my
house for your, um "addiction" Kathy K "BeckiBead" wrote in message ... Then there's me, who really enjoys cleaning, j Jalynne? Me too, darlin. I'm going over to Carol's other house tonight in search of something to clean, LOL. (this place is spotless). Becki "In between the moon and you, the angels have a better view of the crumbling difference between wrong and right." -- Counting Crows |
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LOL. Kathy -- I'll keep that in mind.
Becki "In between the moon and you, the angels have a better view of the crumbling difference between wrong and right." -- Counting Crows |
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Debbie, avoiding meds for the pain isn't therapeutic. Trust me, I know.
~ Enduring pain as a virtue is a myth. It's very bad for your body, and your health. It creates more stress, which in turn creates worse health. ~ If you put up with pain, feeling it instead of masking it, you can end up with fibromyalgia or other neurological problems. It's pointless to suffer, unless you want to get sicker. It's better for you, long term and short term, to be a bit woozy than in pain. ~ If you don't take the meds at the first onset of the pain, it doesn't work very well. You should take them at the first hint. Being "tough" about one's pain is not wise. It's a myth perpetuated for years and years, based on this country's Puritan founders' views. And those people were crazy! Do you really want to do that? Be crazy? Plus, people in pain are very hard on the ones who love them. If you won't do it for yourself, do it for those around you. maybe I could walk and laugh more. ~~snipped~~ haven't even taken any meds for the pain. lol ~~ Sooz ------- "Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance ~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html |
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