Thursday, July 17, 2008

On Fibromyalgia

I was all foggy yesterday. Just had a really hard time concentrating. I figured it was because I didn't sleep well Tuesday night.

After a good night sleep last night, I feel somewhat better today...though still about a 4 (out of 10) on the pain level.

It's hot and humid here today...the storms should come this afternoon/evening and then cooler for the weekend. But I seem to hurt more when it's humid.

I went to my neurologist yesterday. She's the one who put me on Lyrica (pain medication for fibromyalgia)...to try it since it won't interact with my seizure disorder. I had been on Ultram, but it can lower your seizure threshold. Anyway. The good news is that the Lyrica is working for my pain. The bad news is that I've slowly gained 13.5 lbs since december. Yet it could have been worse.

I need to stay on the Lyrica, so I need to figure out a way to be disciplined and stick with the Weight Watchers plan as well. An up-hill struggle.

rj

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Good luck baby. I hate that you are in pain so much of the time. A little less ice cream goes a long way........................

for me it'd be a little (lot) less pasta.

Love You, Mom