Dieting with Obstacles - Fibromyalgia #68

We have been so yappy. Candice, my elbow is sore. Especially the past couple of days. Have no idea why.

Now, where are Anagram and Serenity. I miss you, gals.

No...not a cold...never did have cold symptoms. Temperature and body aches...remember? The Dr. said I have an upperrespiratory infection AND a laryngeal infection. He gave me Zithromax. Sure hope it works...I'm getting tired of this temp! My throat is really, really sore!!! My get up and go got up and went...like...last week!

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Miss a day or two and you can't keep up!

Meme - glad you went to dr. Sounds like serious stuff if it can keep you down a bit.

Joanne, I am getting notifications. For me, I think the whole process of changing servers went easy.

Happy, glad you got to see daughter again and will yet again.

Candice, I'm on Protonix too but don't seem to have that problem with it. Ally, I had the poking pain when I had a fallen bladder (which I do think I have again - it's been 21 years since I had it repaired).

Where've I been? Well Fri. I had a colonoscopy (which meant prep from Wed night on). Then Sat dd and all arrived, they left Sun leaving behing six year old gd for first overnight alone with us here. It was a sort of open ended stay in case she decided she wanted to stay longer. We had a good time but she only stayed the one night. We drove half way or so yesterday and handed her over. She's a very good kid but wears us out, of course. But she missed her mother and sister and her mother definitely missed her. Was a pain in the butt Sun. night. They'd talked to each other four times in three hours and at one point dd told me I'd been "snooty" with her. I think that's the way I could describe how I felt she'd been with me but (of course) Mom kept her mouth shut. She was fine yesterday and all three were happy to see each other. Two year old was a delight as usual. Talking up a storm now and something new every minute. I don't think she missed sister as much as we had expected because she liked having total attention from Mom.

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You're probably tired of reading but here goes anyway.

I don't need to do gyno or mammo till Dec or so. Always thinking of changing drs. I currently have no drs appts till third week in Sept. Yay!!! However, dh has an appt with nephrologist on Friday. Mixed emotions there. He's had kidney problems last two years so I'd like him with someone most knowledgeable but dread what she might tell him.

I feel better too, Happy, when I'm doing water workouts. Just hate the time it takes out of the middle of the day. Can't make early morning class either so go for 11:30, by time I'm home at 1:00, I'm hungry and then sleepy. The pool is warm since it's at a rehab and it's great for muscles, joints but once I'm out, I just feel I need a nap. Hope to make it 3 times this week. But it will have to be three days in a row and I'm usually really worn out if I go two in a row. Maybe I'll take the middle one in an easier way which still would relax muscles, etc.

Have been up since 4:30, unusual for me. Missed three hours sleep the night before. Lots on my mind and for some reason (see some of above) can't think about it and work it out during day.

Glad you had nice birthday, Mima. Daughter sounds dear.

Hey guys-wish I had some babies around. Went to the greatest luncheon yesterday!!!The girl is from Germany and made all German food-I ate the chicken and she also made 5 desserts. Good thing 3 of them had nuts and I only tried 1 !/2 . HUbby gave his notice for his 2 day a week job and isa on his own and the work keeps pouring in. We paid off a 5400 $ credit card last month-his, not mine!!I never pay anyone interest except cars and house. This morning I am going to the Social security office because I have my 40 quarters. I am grandfathered in with my teacher pension!!It won't be much but it might be halg of my car payment. Lots of doc's news tomorrow, I guess. Have a great day all!!!Mima

I didn't sleep last night either! Lots on my mind, too, and I guess I've just layed in bed too much! My temp is gone but my head still hurts and I get dizzy when I get up or turn too fast. I GAINED back 1/2 pound of what I lost...how in the world I did that I'll never know!!!!!!!

All this 'stuff' is going 'round and 'round in my head! Paula and I are having a huge yard sale and we only have another week and a half to get all our stuff ready! I have all Mom's done but I haven't even started on mine! Then the next week, I'm going to NC for 6 days alone. When I come back, I'm going to try to rent out my mother's trailer. Then...I'm going to look for ANOTHER one...maybe new...and put it where my daughter's is (if she ever sells it and gets it moved!) Then...the first week in Oct. hubby and I are going to Gulf Shores for 8 days. Hubby and I were talking last night about building another house...one without stairs! His uncle left him a little over 5 acres of land about 2 miles from here. If we did that, we would rent this house. We'd have the 2 trailers and the house rented and he is even talking about going on back behind us and putting 2 more trailers. THAT WOULD BE AT LEAST 5 RENTALS! HEADACHES AND MORE HEADACHES!!! I just don't know. I told him I don't mind having two smaller (2 bedroom) NEW mobile homes next door rented out but I don't want to live IN THE MIDDLE OF A TRAILER PARK! That was when we started talking about building again. Building this house nearly killed me...I can't do that again. We'd have to get somebody to do a turnkey job on it. We just hired a couple of builders and did most of the work on this one ourselves. I finished all the doors and woodwork, baseboards and all the trim myself...even the bathroom cabinets!!! I couldn't possibly do that now. I got to figuring after he went to bed last night (that's why I couldn't go to sleep) and we could have EVERYTHING paid off in 10 years from now and then have all that rent as retirement income! I have already talked with a lawyer about rental contracts and he said that I could put about anything I wanted in a contract even specifing how many people could live in the trailer. I can take applications and accept or reject whoever I want and once someone signs the contract they can't complain about the regulations I lay down. I didn't know that. I thought I had to accept anyone who wanted to rent! We own quite a bit of property but I'm just afraid this is going to be one big headache. Still...if it's lucrative enough, it might be worth it!

Decisions, Decisions!

Serenity......My gyno thought maybe I should think about a colonoscopy today. She doesn't think I have gyno problems. She thinks the spotting I did was right at ovulation time and no big deal. She didn't feel fibroids, or obstructions.....but I was full of "it". (and then an hour later didn't I have to run and find a bathroom at the mall cause I had to go)
Tell me how yours went.
My brother is a gastroenterologist. I should ask him if he wants to do mine for free:devil:
I also had a hot flash on the gyno table. Probably nerves but I was stuck to the paper gown.

Gynological report #2 Ally, I need a test too but I don't say anything to the doc. Anyhow, I talked to my gyno about HRT and I'm going to stay on it but use a different progesterone, one that has proven not to cause breast cancer!Going to try it because I am too spoiled-no dryness, hot flashes, mood swings, etc and HRT really does help osteoporosis. We'll see in another 6 months when I go for my exam.
Meme-have you ever heard of one day at a time. Plan ahead but live in the day and put everything in God's hands. Ok ok I'm being preachy but I've been where you are. EVERYTHING WILL WORK OUT THE WAY IT'S SUPPOSED TO. I just lestened to my husband go crazy for an hour trying to find something for the business. He gets so nervous when he is frustated. Mima

Just checking in..I have so much to do today that I wonder how I did anything when I was nursing full time. I just sent the forum a e-mail because I was still not gettin e-mail notifications. I guess things are just slower here in Florida.:lol:
You all have a good day,I'll be back later....Joanne

Came up with a loss of 1.6 today, pleased, surprised, happy, etc. Busy, too, Joanne. Hope to get back later.

VERY GOOD! Anagram. Keep up the Good Work. It seems that my weight just wants to stay as it is. I am 3 lbs over goal and it won't budge. I think it is because I am unable to walk my 3 miles a day..I guess if I can just maintain until I get back to normal I will be O.K. I told the nurse the other day that the Dr. just as well be ready for me after the Holidays because I was not going to put up with this knee after that....Bye, Joanne

Joanne - It's really tough to cut back enough to balance out not being able to move. I put a lot of weight gain down to that and to the meds I've taken for 20 years or more. When I walked 2-3 miles a couple of times a week, I ate more and didn't gain (though I was overweight then too). Plus the prednisone gains and the cortisone gains that I never lost.

It sounds to me like you're ready!

Anagram.. I am ready ,but, I have tickets yo Arizona the first week of October. I have been promising my brother a visit for over 10 years and I can't disappoint him. After I come back the last of October I have a Dr. appointment the first week of November. I am going to ask for a referral then and get this done. This is not quality to me. I am a active person and this is a very difficult time for me. I have never been a complainer and will not start now. Waiting is not easy but I always said" Can't never did anything" Bye for Now...Joanne

Mima...I alway live one day at a time (1/2 day actually) and ALWAYS have put it in God's hands...even the night before. But...I'm still responsible for what happens to me in that one day. I believe we should be as prepared as we can be and then leave the REST up to God. He won't help those who don't help themselves!!!

Gyno report #3:) I have scar tissue where the cervix used to be and that is the poking thing...(she says nothing can be done for that!) but then again it still could be bladder or colon so have to see the family doc today and get referrals...I hate going to the doc!!!!!!!!!!! Just hate it!:no: I don' want any scopes up me! I am not sleeping well either keep dreaming that I am in labor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!No that is pain!

I guess we worry about you Meme-you are always so busy!!I have to be reminded all the time to slow down.
Joanne-good for you to get your knee done. It's awful not to work. I couldn't when I was working and I gained weight. Still have it on!
Candice-at least you know about the scar tissue but that doesn't help the pain. I need a colonoscopy and am chicken but it's worth the ordeal!
Anagram-good weight loss!My girlfriend is on her own diet and walks every day and has lost a lot and is so happy about the clothes she can get into. I bought a new dress yesterday and I don't look as good as I used to. Luckily there is a WW nearby!
Hi Happy, Serenity, Candice.Ally. Mima

I understand wanting to keep your visit plans, Joanne. And I think being "ready" includes doing it on your schedule. It certainly gets to the point there's not much quality of life. I felt I was in my nineties as far as what I was able to do. Gets depressing. I had been pretty active, outgoing, etc. Things changed there for a while (for maybe seven years). I'm not quite back to my old self but trying to get there.

Hope you enjoy Arizona. I haven't felt ready to tackle a big trip yet but have one (somewhere) on the agenda.

Boy, this thread is already on the second page.

Candice - I hope they can do something to fix this! Like Drs. or not, they are a very necessary part of our lives. I couldn't imagine how we would all feel if we DIDN'T have them!

Anagram - Good weightLoss. That is so nice. It is nice to be able to move around freely. I went from being disabled to at least getting out and about reasonably well. I still don't do great with exercises. They tend to pull muscles and then I am back to square 1. That is why I am looking forward to water areobics. I believe next week, they will start.

Meme - You are right. God helps those that helps themselves. However, I don't believe you should push yourself over the limit each and everytime. No wonder you are in pain and getting sick. The Iridologist I went to yesterday, to me there is a very nasty upper respiratory illness roaming around. The cough can last up to 12 months!!!!

Joanne - Well, Joanne, time goes fast, and before you know what hit you, you will have the surgery over and done with. I am glad that you will get to go on a little trip first and enjoy the month of October, and then get through Thanksgiving and Christmas - Nothing better for the January Blues than a little surgery:lol:

Ally, get the scope. You never know what looms inside us. Those scopes may not be fun, nor all the poking and prodding, but gee, it is wonderful that we have access to all these incredible machines.

Hi Serenity. Haven't seen you for awhile. Hope you are just away and that you didn't leave us!

Well, I went to the Iridologist yesterday. The problem is still that my body won't absorb vitamin B. It is starting, but it is very, slow. I told him my problem about the fatigue and how I need to eat 2 chocolate bars and then within 2-3 hours my energy is back. It is Reactive Hyperglycemia. I have to eat 1/3 of a chocolate bar everyday for 7 days, then take 1 day break and continue for another 7 days. This is to keep the blood sugars even. My eyes were really blurry the past few days, and as he was describing things that sugar imbalance can do, he mentioned blurry vision, confusion amoung various other things. My eyes are NOT always blurry, so I have to think this could be related. The Opthamologist said my eyes were find. I asked him if the FM could cause blurry vision and he said they hadn't studied it enough to know that. Anyway, bought dark chocolate bars yesterday and had some last night. It is surely not my favorite, but I will get used to it. Sure killed my cravings for ANYTHING else. I said to him, that eating chocolate daily isn't a really good way to lose weight, and he said that is a second priority, that the first thing I have to do is level out my blood sugar and then the weight will start to drop. Sure hope he is right. I stayed faithfully on ww from February until June and lost 10 pounds. So, something is really wrong.

Hope everyone has a nice day.

Happy-very interesting about the chocolate. Brad has type 2 diabetes and he gets woozy sometimes and has to eat something sweet. His eyes get blurry when he has too much sugar, I'm sure they tested you for that -it's pretty routine.

We had so much rain yesterday and I was good on my diet but couldn't walk because of the rain. Going to a Hawaiin wedding on Sunday and they changed the forecast to partly sunny instead of the rain but cool which means my sleeveless dress won't work as well!!!I got two raises yesterday-a cost of living from the state and a raise from scoring tests!!!Not bad with my social security. Hubby has been home and it;s been nice!

Hi everyone!!!Stay healthyMima

Bummer day! Dh's kidneys are functioning at one third or less of normal. Tests will be done, etc. We will or won't find cause and will or won't be able to improve; at least we hope to be able to keep from worsening. He's out cutting grass. I'm here being bummed. Might go make him some banana nut bread. He always likes that.

Mom is 86 tomorrow. Should go up but feel too blah right now to think of it. (Other siblings, grandkids will be there.) Also my baby's 37th birthday tomorrow. Won't get to see him. Wasn't that nice of me to give Mom a grandson for her birthday? She also has a greatgrandson who'll be four tomorrow. Last year on her 85th, all three were together.

Happy- If some Dr. told me I had to eat a chocolate bar every day I would be in heaven,except. for the points I would have to count.:lol: Bless your heart ,I hope you feel better soon.
Anagram- I hope things with your hubby look up soon. My daughter is on her way here now.. Her hubby has been at his parents house for a week. His father is in the hospital with pneumonia in both lungs and thing are not looking good.He has a weak heart and his system has not reacted well to the medication they have been giving him..
Candice - I am glad you are looking into your medical problems. None of us likes to go to Doctors but that is the necessary evil.
Mima- Raises are nice. I am looking forward to the Medication Assistance we all were told we would get from the people in power.:lol: :lol:
Hello Meme,Ally..Have a care and a nice weekend...Joanne

Yappy..what is an Iridologist????????????????????? Does he have a license to prescribe that "deadly chocolate"....LOL :T

On Cirpro again for 5 days and it makes me so hungry and sets of my acid reflux! This better work...but we are not sure it is bacterial yet....:rolleyes:

Hi Gals

Sounds like you are all busy with Doctors etc.

I haven't been anywhere. Grandkids have had pnuemonia,
neighbours on other side - pnuemonia - it's all around me.
I am asthmatic - so have to be very careful around this stuff.

Haven't got a thing done here - lots of sleeping going on. I am
extremely tired, but I amsure you all know about that.

My eye Doctor - says that fibro can cause vision problems. I had heard that before too.

Before my last lens change I had gone in and complained and he said nothing wrong. What do you expect ? you have fibro.

Last time I went (6 mos. later) he said well your cataracts are a bit worse, in both eyes now. Cost me $600 for new lenses, kept the old frames at that price.

He seems to think that fibro causes some blurriness that comes and goes.

My allergies are very bad - up at 4 am everyday. Will be glad when the snow comes.

Hope you all have a great long weekend.

Serenity

Well it's my turn to feel bad-was at the grocery store and started to feel dizzy, shaky, and achy. Now my head is stuffed up. Took an allergy pill. Felt like this before and went to the doc and he said it was a reaction and my nasal passages swell up. I always get achy when I have anything. I HATE CIPRO! I will wait til next week to call doc cuz it usually goes away by itself. And we are supposed to go to the wedding tomorrow. I'm going anyways and I'm getting my nails done today. Anagram-sorry about your husband!!Does he have diabetes? Serenity, hope everyone gets better. What is with pneumonia this time of year. Candice, feel better. Hi Happy, Meme, Ally.Bye for now. Mima

Well if you take Cipro at least you don't have to worry about Anthrax:dizzy:
Happy....is reactive hyperglycemia different thanhypo. That is when you have a reaction to sugar. If I ate a candy bar in the afternoon, it would mean I would start a sugar marathon. I would eat it all nite. That's why I don't even start that roller coaster ride. But I do see some people benefit from just a little chocolate. I don't know the meaning of a "little" chocolate.
Candice........OK, scar tissue on the cervix. Sounds a bit like Endometriosis (sp)... I was thinking I might have that. This could be what happens when menstrual blood backs up. I am now getting my real period and hope I just get cleaned out otherwise I am heading for the gyno again.

Mima - no, dh doesn't have diabetes as far as we know. He's had problems two years ago with bleeding into his kidneys, they finally took him off a certain bp med and reregulated his Coumadin and the bleeding stopped. The function got better but never, I guess, back to totally normal. Suddenly routine check showed much lower function. Dr. mentioned some things she'll be looking for but also said it may be that he has hardening of the artieries to the kidney. I guess the most benign of the things she mentioned was an enlarged prostate.

Does sound like everybody has something bothering them. I'm still working on hay fever head. May have to take pill soon but then I get pill head.

We're nice and cool outside this evening with a hint of fall. MMMMM! Another week or two and I'll be good as new (hehe). Did some serious diet damage today. Will have to be really good mon/tues before weighin. Have no intention of being too good tomorrow.

anagram..pill head I know exactly what you mean!LOL I have blurred vision too and way pasot due for a check up but nothing ever shows up but I cannot read anything close or far!

Ally..endo is why I had the hyster....and I may still have it...Hummjsut a slight chance..and if I do I have to stop the extrogen...no way hose!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mima....I have that same kinda reaction sometimes and once I get home and in my chair it goes away. Just feel plain sick!

The boys will be here today for a meal..grilled sirloin burgers,(I'm habing ground Turkey) baked beans, brownies, corn, and olives.........with all the trimmings..lettuce tomaotes, onions, pickles...I'm hungry:) Gotta keep it simple..I'm feeling tired on this "cipro"...............I hate medicine..........

Menu sounds delicious, Candice. I think we'll hit local festival today and lunch there. something simple to go with my Slimfast breakfast. that's often my Monday breakfast to make up for weekend indiscretions. And today I have a lot to make up for. I REALLY lived up to my intention listed above. Amazingly though, even though I ate lots more than I should have, it was less than I would have if you know what I mean.

We had a good time with the friends we took as guests even though it was cold and rainy and they still had the picnic under the outside pavilion. I thought for sure they'd move it inside. What do I know?

Felt better yesterday after eating hot and sour soup Sat. I have a lot of tricks to unblock my sinuses. Went to an unbelievable wedding. Fireworks after they got married, luau, hor's d'ouvres, open bar, awesome dinner, hawaiin band, entertainment, hula, fire eater etc. dancing. Very cool so I had to wear my sweater over my pretty new dress, everyone (almost) had hawaiin clothes on. We left at 7:30 and it probably went on til 10. Groom owns 2 restaurants and is best friends with owner of banquet facility-the same place we had our reception dinner!!!Anyhow, it was great. Daughter wants to go to movies today, hubby is working on the heat at the church. Anagram, I hope it's a simple solution to the kidney problem Candice, I had endometriosis-so painful!!!I also have a fibroid near my bladder-sometimes I think it makes me feel like I have a urinary tract infection.Because tests will say I don't. Bye for now!!!Enjoy Labor Day-where is Meme!!I forgot her itinerary. Hi happy, Ally, Joanne, Serenity. Mima ps It's raining!!

Hey Everybody
I envy all you people who are starting to get cool weather. It is still in the 80-90's here. At this time of the year I am waiting for cool weather. It will probably be in October before we get cool. I look forward to opening my windows and airing out my house.
I had my daughter down for a couple days and then she went home. Not enough time.
Hello to all- I have little to say that would be worth hearing. Have a great day.....Joanne

Joanne...It is going to be 90 for a few days here in NY too. This always happens the first week of school. All those kids with their new long sleeved shirts etc. I went shopping with my son and got some t-shirts and shorts on sale. I will not pay full price for clothes. They won't get their new winter stuff til Christmas!!!
Candice.......How long did you have problems before the hysterectomy?
Mima...Why Hawaiin? Are these people from there, or was it just the theme?
Anagram......my work buddy and I did Slimfast for a while a few years ago...we liked them so much we dded ice cream Didn't lose any weight:dizzy:
Serenity......I did something to my eye the other nite...thought I scratched the cornea. Almost went to the Emergency room, then by the next day it was fine. But I swear...all this stuff IS connected to Fibro. I have a new "thing" wrong with me everyday.
Hey Meme and Happy...hope you two are taking a nice NAP!!!

I went to the movies with my daughter yesterday-saw Signs-pretty scary - it was nice to do that -she lives an hour away now so I don't see her as much!!Feeling pretty good-shhhh-Not much to say today!!It's clearing up-need to walk with auntie this week. Hi everyone -bye for now. Mima

Ally- I know just what you mean. I always hit the sales racks,and so does my kids amd G/daughter. I see something I like and buy the material and make it. Like medication ,clothes are just too expensive.
I spent a quiet weekend. My daughter was here for a couple days and I ironed and sewed the rest of the time. My hubby is out cutting the grass so we can walk through the yard or the lions don't come out. It is the same here most of the time. It will be hot here later today.
Not too much to say . Hello to everyone. Keep well...Joanne

Well, we have been busy little yackers again. I will start a new thread when I finish this post.

Mima - sounds like you have been one busy lady. Hope you are feeling better. The wedding sounds like it was nice - a Hawaiian theme. The only thing better, would have acually been Hawaii:lol

Serenity - I sure hope that you don't get sick. There is a lot of stuff going around out there. The blurry eye business - I talked to my Opthamologist about that, because he said my eyes were ok. He told me, that they didn't know enough about FM to say whether or not it affects the eyes. I think he should come read some of these FM sights. He would soon know!! Hope the ww is going along well for you.

Meme - busy as usual. The yard sale takes a little planning, but they are kind of fun to do. Just don't wear yourself out. It won't be long, and you will be away on your little getaway. Sure hope you are feeling better.

Candice - My arm seems to come and go. Right now, it is fine. Tomorrow, it could be damn sore. Depends on what I am doing. I hope you get your female problems under control and feel better.

Anagram - So sorry to hear about your husband. I hope that things go well. You are doing really good on your diet. I sure wish that was me!!!

Joanne - You are also one busy lady. I don't sew - never did. Just couldn't get interested in it. I would rather play softball or any sport when I was young, and my Mom always sewed so I always had lots of clothes. No incentive to sew. In fact, I don't believe that any of my close friends sew either. Funny! We were always so darn busy when we were growing up, we had no time for that. I remember taking Home-ec and I had to make a pair of pants. I hated the way they were going to fit, so I pinned them on me the way I liked them and then sewed them up. My Mom almost died!! It was funny, but I did wear them because they fit properly:lol: Now baking and cooking is an altogether different story. I love doing that.

Ally - Sometimes, if I start eating sweets I can't stop either. Othertimes, I don't crave them at all. Seems to be so up and down. My blood sugar is just not staying even. If I eat the chocolate (I have been getting 70-85% cocoa - not the real sweet stuff) it does seem to balance things out. If I were to sit and eat milkchocolate I don't think it would help as much, because the sugar content is a lot higher. 1/3 of a regular chocolate bar is 1 oz of choc. It is a good thing that I don't really care that much for chocolate; It is the sugar I like.

It has cooled off here a lot. Later this week, it won't even get out of the 40's. Right now, it is still ok. Haven't really noticed that the air has changed yet. You can always tell when the season changes here by the air. Fall has the nice crisp mornings, the warm afternoons, and the cool evenings. It is my favorite time of year.

I hope that everyone has a good day.

hi i'm 45 and need to lose 30 pounds. i have fibro and ibs with mps. i do drink a lot of water. exercise is a big problem. thinking about joining the ymca. i have a problem with eating at night. i just quit smoking in march put on 20 pounds. so now i have 30 pounds to loose. need to know if i can tell others about this site. thanks majic

Hi majic...sure you can tell anyone you want about this message board...the more the merrier! Anne started a new thread...we are now posting on #69 so everyone may not see this post. Scroll down to the bottom where it says Forum Jump and click Go. Then click on the Fibro Thread #69 and type your post again. That way everyone will be sure to see it!

I want to lose at least 30 pounds (40 would be better). I was doing pretty good and then my mom died back in July...I've been stressed out and started eating again! I'm trying to get back on track now but it isn't easy!