Three days ago I had a couple of surgical procedures done for biopsies. I was feeling ok. Today, with the weather changes and all the obligations I have at home (I guess) it has turned out to be a high pain day and I can't seem to shake the fog.
I don't to sound negative, but I could have stayed in bed with my heating pad on my feet all day.
I hope everyone is having a low pain day and doing well!
Gentle hugs to all!!! :-)
Hi, bd. I’m sorry to hear you are having a bad pain day. And, you don’t sound negative to me. It can be this way for us… Fibro pain often varies from one day to the next. Keep your spirits up and I hope tomorrow is better! 
Laurie
Hi bd, so sorry to hear this. Sounds like a fibro flare. Maybe tomorrow will be better.
I'm proud of you for getting up to meet those responsibilites. Takes a high pain tolerance and a lot of discipline to do it!
As soon as you get the chance, settle down with that hot water bottle and put your feet up. Have you got epsom salts. Sometimes a good soak with a handful of epsom salts relieves the swelling and pain. I've taken baths with the salts and it is very relaxing. I think it's the magnesium in it that's soothing. Oh yeah, if you like these things, breathe in some nice incense or essential oils and listen to some good music. Sheesh, why listen to me. I have nothing to do the rest of the day and I am giving advice!
Well, in response to your "I guess," I hope you do forget some of those obligations and concentrate on your well-being instead.
Warm vibrations to your feet! Clare
Thank you Laurie and Clare!
I welcome all the advice I can get at this point. I really don't know how long I have had FM but I suspect it has been quite a few years. I just never slowed down long enough to take care of myself. The pain itself and other symptoms have gotten worse over the last 3 years. My PCP and I are working on trying to get it under control and hopefully it will be better in the near future, if not I intend to keep a positive attitude.
My obligations surround those I care about. Since they help take care of me, I do what I can to help them. Tomorrow and Sunday will be my day to rest. This evening, my son is cooking and then a good movie.
Warm wishes to all,
Brenda
HI Brenda, I wanted to check in and see how you are doing? Let us know when you get a chance. Hugs!!
Hi Auburnm,
I am doing ok. I am waiting pathology results still, I have post-op on the 29th so it won't be much longer before I have answers. I have had been in a lot of pain, but I really don't think it has anything to do with the surgeries. I just think it is just something that I will have to deal with. There is a lot of stress in my life and that is probably where I need to start making changes.
Since my son is on the road 2 weeks at a time and then home for 2 days, my grandson and I have been staying with my granddaughter (my older son's 2 yrs old), her sister (12 yrs old) and her mom. My older son's ex and I get along well and she helps me with my grandson when he acts out, but the noise and the yelling between her and her 12 yr old is very stressful. My younger son and I discussed it and I am going to start looking at other options and find a place and just deal with my grandson and his moods. It will be less stressful in the long run.
On the funny side...I called my primary care provider and made an appt for the 30th for med refill for my Cymbalta, then realized I still have a refill remaining....LOL....I went for my mammogram on the 22nd and when I went to put the gown on, I forgot how to tie a bow...SMH
I will be checking in...my vision is better on some days than it is on others, tonight it is really wanting to act up...dumb corneal edema, I guess...everything is quiet for the moment and I am going to try to relax so maybe I can actually sleep for more than 2 hours at a time tonight.
Gentle Hugs to you!! Thanks for asking about me!!!