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If I wake up at 4 or later, I just get up, too. Might as well get some things done. The past few weeks have been difficult for me. Fatigue has been overriding, and work has been busy, so no rest for the weary. Our son in Afghanistan has not been able to contact us for over 2 weeks (he told us he would not be able to for a while), and I worry for him. One 'good' thing about the military, if there is bad news, you get it quick, so although I know he is fine, I want to hear it from his lips:)
I had cellulitis in my right pinkie a few weeks ago, took antibiotics and the swelling and redness went away, but the pain is still there and getting worse. The hand doctor (orthopedic guy) said he would send me to an infectious disease specialist next, but it doesn't look infected any more, it just hurts a little more every day. I hate running back to the doctor when there is no visible problem. If it doesn't look infected, what is an infectious disease specialist going to do?? Annoying!
Fatigue, worry, work stress, good heavens, I feel like such a weenie sometimes, like I should be 'stronger'. My mental attitude has improved the past few days, thankfully. I think I have been worrying the hubs a good bit:) I hope everyone has a great day.
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I read somewhere that chronic fatigue syndrome (one of my ailments in addition to FM and others) will cause enlarged and painful lymph nodes. My nodes under my jaw are the ones that bother me most, but it comes and goes.
Hang in there as best you can, educate yourself as much as you can, and never give up!
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Linda, like you, I had many 'mothers'. My biological mother found me an odd child, and she never really knew what to do with me, so she wasn't always nice or nurturing. I had teachers and two of my friends' mothers who showed me what love and caring really were about. I am thankful for my mother, but I am more thankful for my 'other mothers'. All of them are in Heaven now, but I believe they still watch over me.
I never had children, but with my second marriage I gained three stepchildren. The two oldest were grown and gone, but the youngest son and I bonded. He and I have been through many things together over the years. Patrick is now a Marine in Afghanistan. I miss him so much and worry even more. He sent me the most loving letter this past Mother's Day, telling me how much he loved me and counted me as his mom. Brings tears to my eyes still.
I hope everyone here is having a good week. Thank you for sharing!
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