tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-469109342951076928.post572018403767355168..comments2023-05-18T09:24:05.695-04:00Comments on anamnesis: (did you say,) "Lyme Disease? OH no you Di'n't!"Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14419796338370322835noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-469109342951076928.post-9023569257932121702010-06-20T17:48:48.966-04:002010-06-20T17:48:48.966-04:00Dear, dear Circe,
They often compare Lyme disease...Dear, dear Circe,<br /><br />They often compare Lyme disease to Fibromyalgia. And it sounds as though, from your story, they are eerily similar. How awful--but at least you have an answer for it, now. I spent years not knowing what on earth was wrong with me (sounds like you did, as well). Just having a name (in my case “Fibromyalgia” and “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”) to put to all the fatigue, brain fog, pain, etc. helped because it opened the doors to all sorts of possible healing solutions. And I could also say: “hey, NOT crazy! Doctor has a name for it!” <br /><br />My heart goes out to you and your son--and to the rest of your family, as well. With my Fibromyalgia, I often have “really bad, bad, baaaad days,” so I understand. Don’t feel bad if you just can’t get much of anything done some days. It’s how it “goes.” Keep taking as many of those calming or “time away” moments as you need--and don’t feel guilty about doing so. No one asks to feel this way. All we can really do is the best we can, as cliché as that might sound. <br /><br />I’m going to be working extra hard at sending extra-healing vibes your direction. And hugs, of course. <br /><br />Oh, and I’m “back.” So I’ll keep closer tabs, now. <br /><br />Love, hugs and peace,<br />Amanda<br /><br />PS: Not sure if this may help you, or not, but I found Karen Andes book “A Woman’s Book of Balance” immensely helpful for the pain and stiffness related to my Fibromyalgia (it also helps relieve a lot of my morning fatigue and brain fog, give me an “energy boost“). It has a spiritual-leaning, too, which I found nice (body, mind and spirit go together, I think). Again, I’m not sure if this may or may not help you as I don’t know your exact symptoms. She’s written a few other books, too. Just thought I’d throw the suggestion “out there” in case you want to check it out. *hugs*a. loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09259496262058212614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-469109342951076928.post-39584424487193438372010-06-14T08:09:42.636-04:002010-06-14T08:09:42.636-04:00Thank you, Noreen. I will.
xxxoooThank you, Noreen. I will.<br /><br />xxxoooMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14419796338370322835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-469109342951076928.post-6579801452163098352010-05-25T09:51:01.415-04:002010-05-25T09:51:01.415-04:00Thanks, sweetie-- I am late in responding to your ...Thanks, sweetie-- I am late in responding to your forgiving & upbeat request for summer connection! I hope in my heart of hearts that it WILL happen!<br /><br />And what of YOUR BOY? He is growing up as fast if not FASTER than mine! (I've been scared on that front for some time now, actually! BAAD AUNTIE!Absentee Friends... I WILL NOT sing a cop out Willie Nelson song!)<br /><br />Can't tell you what it means to know you're there.<br /><br />xxxooo! :)Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14419796338370322835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-469109342951076928.post-63460071965078084672010-05-25T01:16:56.058-04:002010-05-25T01:16:56.058-04:00oh my goodness!!!!!!!!!
how awful...
i have known ...oh my goodness!!!!!!!!!<br />how awful...<br />i have known 5 people who've had lyme disease in the past two years...and it is serious stuff. <br />dear lord...and mono?<br /><br />and when the heck did your boy turn FIFTEEN?<br /><br />we need to talk. i am officially worried.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18128785215358505300noreply@blogger.com