Fibromyalgia and Arthritis
Having a lethargic day. Somedays I wake up with enough energy to get quite a bit accomplished. Of course for me, getting a lot accomplished is the normal person's every day tasks. Today I managed to help my mother in law with a few things she needed to get done, pick up some chinese food, and take care of my autistic daughter. Then I needed a nap. After my nap I got dinner fixed (something I don't always have the energy for) and got the dishwasher loaded. I always have a list a mile long but rarely get everything done. I have a past history of knee surgeries since I was three. I fell about a month ago on the ice and re-injured my knee. When I went to the orthapedic doctor, he referred me to a non surgical bariatric clinic to lose weight so I will be a candidate for a total knee replacement. I'm not fond of the idea to have a surgery to have another surgery.
I have a lot on my plate and somedays it is quite overwhelming. I help take care of my mother and father in law. I am currently going to college earning my bachelor degree in addictions counseling. I work part time for a hotel. I cook and clean at home, take care of appointments for five people, and pay all the bills. My husband makes decent money but leaves everything on my plate. There are some days I am so exhausted I will sleep 17 hours straight. For years, my husband didn't believe that I had Fibromyalgia. He believed I was making it up. Now, that conversation never comes up because he knows I bust my ass to get as much done as possible.
None of the Fibromyalgia meds work for me. Gabapentin made me a complete zombie. Couldn't function on it. Lyrica was good for awhile, but then would make me so angry I would peel out of the drive and scream at my family for petty reasons. Cymbalta caused anxiety and depression. So, as for now, I take mobic for my arthritis and just deal with the lethargy and fibro fog causes me. It has been really hard for me to learn my physical limitations. I am used to taking care of everything and everyone.
I have a lot on my plate and somedays it is quite overwhelming. I help take care of my mother and father in law. I am currently going to college earning my bachelor degree in addictions counseling. I work part time for a hotel. I cook and clean at home, take care of appointments for five people, and pay all the bills. My husband makes decent money but leaves everything on my plate. There are some days I am so exhausted I will sleep 17 hours straight. For years, my husband didn't believe that I had Fibromyalgia. He believed I was making it up. Now, that conversation never comes up because he knows I bust my ass to get as much done as possible.
None of the Fibromyalgia meds work for me. Gabapentin made me a complete zombie. Couldn't function on it. Lyrica was good for awhile, but then would make me so angry I would peel out of the drive and scream at my family for petty reasons. Cymbalta caused anxiety and depression. So, as for now, I take mobic for my arthritis and just deal with the lethargy and fibro fog causes me. It has been really hard for me to learn my physical limitations. I am used to taking care of everything and everyone.