about the snow and ice, that is. It wasn't too bad getting to work this morning but I am concerned as they said it was meant to get quite icy. I will have to be extra careful. I really should have been someplace warm this weekend so as to missed out on this storm - it's making me pretty achy. My hips are sore, but I think it's a combination from the over-use and the fibro.
On the YAY side, my limp seems to be 99% gone today so that is great!
22 February, 2008
21 February, 2008
PT update
I don't even know how many weeks it's been since surgery. I've lost track. But this is how I'm doing....
Right hip was okay for the most part but then started hurting in the joint this evening when I was walking. Hoping it was just irritation from PT last night.
Left hip still quite painful from Monday. In fact when I'm walking I take a step and occasionally my left legs gives out and I feel like I'm about to fall over. But then it goes away. So still slightly gimpy today but not as bad as the last few days. PT people say that I probably just overstretched myself on Monday w/ Jack and that it should get better in a matter of days. Fingers crossed.
Well, that's about it, I'm going to go schluffy now. I'm knackered.
Right hip was okay for the most part but then started hurting in the joint this evening when I was walking. Hoping it was just irritation from PT last night.
Left hip still quite painful from Monday. In fact when I'm walking I take a step and occasionally my left legs gives out and I feel like I'm about to fall over. But then it goes away. So still slightly gimpy today but not as bad as the last few days. PT people say that I probably just overstretched myself on Monday w/ Jack and that it should get better in a matter of days. Fingers crossed.
Well, that's about it, I'm going to go schluffy now. I'm knackered.
20 February, 2008
Uh oh
Good thing I am going to PT tonight as I have NO idea what is going on with these legs, especially the left one. I was limping all day yesterday. I did go to the pool last night and did some walking up and down as well as various leg exercises. I gave my arms a break because my shoulder hurt so much from Monday. Afterwards I walked home and felt relatively okay, though still had a limp. Silly me got distracted and never got around to icing, but I didn't notice so I guess it wasn't bothering me that much. This morning I was okay for the most part at home, but once I started properly walking in the street taking normal steps, my left leg went wonky and I'm limping again. I can't tell if it's more of a labral tear type of thing or it's my psoas. Perhaps it's only my psoas and it is tight? I will see what S at PT can do tonight. Perhaps he has some suggestions for stretching.
At least I got some sleep last night, albeit with some aids, but still, only woke up once and went back to sleep relatively quickly. That's pretty good for me.
At least I got some sleep last night, albeit with some aids, but still, only woke up once and went back to sleep relatively quickly. That's pretty good for me.
19 February, 2008
The Daily Update
Ugh, I just typed a whole post and it somehow got deleted! How frustrating!
Well, the long and short of it is that I'm very sore and achy today, especially in the front of my hips. I feel that is mostly from bending down and picking Jack up yesterday. I don't normally squat that much. I also had a v. bad night with lack of sleep from an over-active memory and a little pain thrown in. I just couldn't seem to get comfortable no matter what I did.
I am still going to go to the pool after work and hopefully that will push me into the exhaustion state so I will be able to pass out for a good number of hours tonight. Fingers crossed!
To add to the fun, those of you who remember the root canal debacle in November, the pain is back. It's nerve pain, shooting in that same area. How can it be since I had a root canal? Good question. It started on Friday and hasn't let up since. Perhaps it just wants to distract me from the other pain?
I will have to see the dentist if it keeps up though because it's really, really uncomfortable.
I will be keeping myself distracted with more research about computers and businesses in the meantime though.
Well, the long and short of it is that I'm very sore and achy today, especially in the front of my hips. I feel that is mostly from bending down and picking Jack up yesterday. I don't normally squat that much. I also had a v. bad night with lack of sleep from an over-active memory and a little pain thrown in. I just couldn't seem to get comfortable no matter what I did.
I am still going to go to the pool after work and hopefully that will push me into the exhaustion state so I will be able to pass out for a good number of hours tonight. Fingers crossed!
To add to the fun, those of you who remember the root canal debacle in November, the pain is back. It's nerve pain, shooting in that same area. How can it be since I had a root canal? Good question. It started on Friday and hasn't let up since. Perhaps it just wants to distract me from the other pain?
I will have to see the dentist if it keeps up though because it's really, really uncomfortable.
I will be keeping myself distracted with more research about computers and businesses in the meantime though.
18 February, 2008
Long Weekend
I went swimming again yesterday. The pool by my parents is nice and warm and I definitely prefer that, and also even though 90% of the pool is filled with kids lessons, the one lane left for laps is always free for me! How nice. In the city it's much more difficult to get time in the pool. Afterwards my mother and I went to the food shop and I held up pretty well even though I hadn't iced. The rest of the afternoon was pretty laid back with going over some business items with my dad and then my mother and I made my Gran's mandlebread recipe. It was so easy, albeit messy, but came out soooooo good!
I was doing pretty well until I got up from the dinner table and tripped over the dishwasher door that had been left open (no names will be mentioned ;-) ) I think I was more scared as it was my right leg that whacked into it than anything. I eventually ended up icing my whole leg, bit by bit, as my hip started hurting by then.
Today I was a little achy from the weather but thankfully not too bad in the am. We took my little nephew to the LI Childrens Museum. He seemed to enjoy himself but it is a bit difficult to keep up with him - he's like a little energy filled tornado! I definitely carried him around more than I should have and am already starting to pay for it. Still, wouldn't have changed it for anything.
I don't have PT till Wednesday so will go to the pool after work tomorrow. I'm trying to get the strength up in my legs and also doing some arm exercises - might as well since I'm in there.
I was doing pretty well until I got up from the dinner table and tripped over the dishwasher door that had been left open (no names will be mentioned ;-) ) I think I was more scared as it was my right leg that whacked into it than anything. I eventually ended up icing my whole leg, bit by bit, as my hip started hurting by then.
Today I was a little achy from the weather but thankfully not too bad in the am. We took my little nephew to the LI Childrens Museum. He seemed to enjoy himself but it is a bit difficult to keep up with him - he's like a little energy filled tornado! I definitely carried him around more than I should have and am already starting to pay for it. Still, wouldn't have changed it for anything.
I don't have PT till Wednesday so will go to the pool after work tomorrow. I'm trying to get the strength up in my legs and also doing some arm exercises - might as well since I'm in there.
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