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Happy Friday, Mimi, LindaR and all to follow! It's a frigid Friday - and my joints are...
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Happy Friday, Mimi, LindaR and all to follow!
It's a frigid Friday - and my joints are NOT liking the weather! We had below zero temps last night with -20 windchill! Brrrr! It's a sunny 4 degrees right now - but feels like -13 with the wind.
Very poor sleep last night due to a painful hip and knee. I am really dragging today. I am so glad I have no plans for this evening and the weekend except for church on Sunday. So after work today, I can take myself home to my warm house and relax and try to get some good sleep tonight.
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It's a frigid Friday - and my joints are NOT liking the weather! We had below zero temps last night with -20 windchill! Brrrr! It's a sunny 4 degrees right now - but feels like -13 with the wind.
Very poor sleep last night due to a painful hip and knee. I am really dragging today. I am so glad I have no plans for this evening and the weekend except for church on Sunday. So after work today, I can take myself home to my warm house and relax and try to get some good sleep tonight.
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Reply: Tuesday ****1/29/2013****
Happy Tuesday! Hello to Mimi, Cory, LIndaR and all to follow! Strange weather indeed!...
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Happy Tuesday! Hello to Mimi, Cory, LIndaR and all to follow!
Strange weather indeed! It's going to be in the 60s her in No IL! Is it really January? Over the weekend I was talking to someone who said their daffodils were startinng to peek out of the ground!
I hope I'm not going to jinx myself - but I've actually been feeling pretty well lately. I'm getting some good sleep - and I know that has been helping.
A goal of mine for 2013 has been to increase my exercise! Both primary Dr and Rheumy are always reminding me about exercise as part of my treatment for FM. About 3 weeks ago I have started a DVD workout program to learn tai chi. I have always heard that tai chi is very good and could help with pain. I'm taking it slow - but I am getting some activity now 6 days a week. I do believe I am getting some benefit from it.
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Strange weather indeed! It's going to be in the 60s her in No IL! Is it really January? Over the weekend I was talking to someone who said their daffodils were startinng to peek out of the ground!
I hope I'm not going to jinx myself - but I've actually been feeling pretty well lately. I'm getting some good sleep - and I know that has been helping.
A goal of mine for 2013 has been to increase my exercise! Both primary Dr and Rheumy are always reminding me about exercise as part of my treatment for FM. About 3 weeks ago I have started a DVD workout program to learn tai chi. I have always heard that tai chi is very good and could help with pain. I'm taking it slow - but I am getting some activity now 6 days a week. I do believe I am getting some benefit from it.
Wishing everyone a no or less pain day - and good sleep tonight!View Thread
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Reply: TGIF*****1/18/2013 ****SNOW, SNOW and MORE SNOW***...
Good morning! Happy Friday! Just checking in. Not much to report. It's been a long week....
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Good morning! Happy Friday!
Just checking in. Not much to report. It's been a long week. I did have to report for Jury Duty this past Monday. I was selected to be on a jury for a civil case. We were sworn in late Monday afternoon and then returned Tuesday morning for the opening statements. We sat in the Jury room a long time before we were escorted into the courtroom - where the judge explained that the case had been settled and we were dismissed.
Mimi, you could send some of that snow this way - No. IL. We have hardly had any snow this winter - maybe a couple of inches. Sorry about your cold. I hope it is a short-lived one.
I'm feeling pretty good today ... but our weather is going to change and undoubtedly the changing temps will cause some aches. It's going to be around 40 degrees here today and tomorrow - but by Sunday it will be in the 10s. Only a high of 10 on Monday and -1 Monday night!
It's only been a couple weeks since I started a new exercise workout program - I'm learning Tai Chi. I do think I'm feeling some of the benefits - but it might still be too early.
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Just checking in. Not much to report. It's been a long week. I did have to report for Jury Duty this past Monday. I was selected to be on a jury for a civil case. We were sworn in late Monday afternoon and then returned Tuesday morning for the opening statements. We sat in the Jury room a long time before we were escorted into the courtroom - where the judge explained that the case had been settled and we were dismissed.
Mimi, you could send some of that snow this way - No. IL. We have hardly had any snow this winter - maybe a couple of inches. Sorry about your cold. I hope it is a short-lived one.
I'm feeling pretty good today ... but our weather is going to change and undoubtedly the changing temps will cause some aches. It's going to be around 40 degrees here today and tomorrow - but by Sunday it will be in the 10s. Only a high of 10 on Monday and -1 Monday night!
It's only been a couple weeks since I started a new exercise workout program - I'm learning Tai Chi. I do think I'm feeling some of the benefits - but it might still be too early.
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Reply: Thursday *****1/10/2013 *****early spring in Janua...
Good morning, Mimi, Linda and all to follow! We're having some almost spring-like...
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Good morning, Mimi, Linda and all to follow!
We're having some almost spring-like weather here in No IL, too. Near 50 degrees in January? The warm-up will be followed by a cold front and we'll be cold again after the weekend. The weather changes have triggered some more pain - but it's not as bad as some times.
I've been trying to get more exercise. I have learned that I have to get some kind of activity regularly - otherwise pain and stiffness is worse. I'm starting to learn Tai Chi and I'm enjoying it a lot. This is good - since I am not one for enjoying exercise (except golf). The program is a 90-day DVD workout that begins very slowly and I'm finding it to have a good pace.
Sleep has been okay. I've actually had some nights of sleep where I'm sleeping well - but just not long enough.
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We're having some almost spring-like weather here in No IL, too. Near 50 degrees in January? The warm-up will be followed by a cold front and we'll be cold again after the weekend. The weather changes have triggered some more pain - but it's not as bad as some times.
I've been trying to get more exercise. I have learned that I have to get some kind of activity regularly - otherwise pain and stiffness is worse. I'm starting to learn Tai Chi and I'm enjoying it a lot. This is good - since I am not one for enjoying exercise (except golf). The program is a 90-day DVD workout that begins very slowly and I'm finding it to have a good pace.
Sleep has been okay. I've actually had some nights of sleep where I'm sleeping well - but just not long enough.
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Reply: Hump Day ******1/2/2013******can you believe that ...
Good afternoon! Sometimes when I stop to think that it's 2013 - it seems unbelieveable!...
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Good afternoon!
Sometimes when I stop to think that it's 2013 - it seems unbelieveable! Wasn't it just 2000 a few years ago when everyone was all concerned about Y2K?
Nice that it's Wednesday already! A short work week after the holidays is a very good thing!
I was enjoying some nights of very good sleep last week - and pain was much less. Unfortunately, last night was a very poor night of sleep. Woke up at 4:00am with a lot of pain in my knees and hips. We are having a little colder weather right now - maybe that's the trigger?
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Sometimes when I stop to think that it's 2013 - it seems unbelieveable! Wasn't it just 2000 a few years ago when everyone was all concerned about Y2K?
Nice that it's Wednesday already! A short work week after the holidays is a very good thing!
I was enjoying some nights of very good sleep last week - and pain was much less. Unfortunately, last night was a very poor night of sleep. Woke up at 4:00am with a lot of pain in my knees and hips. We are having a little colder weather right now - maybe that's the trigger?
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Reply: TGIF*****Roll Call ****12/28/2012 *****
Good morning, Mimi and all to follow! Woo hoo!! It's Friday - and I only have a 1/2 day...
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Good morning, Mimi and all to follow!
Woo hoo!! It's Friday - and I only have a 1/2 day of work!
One my way home from work I'm going to stop at Kohl's. I have $10 Kohl's cash to spend. Probably will get some socks. Seems that they just don't make socks the way they used to as they don't last very long.
No big plans for the weekend. Just some chores around the house and some crocheting. I'm finishing up on some scarves which are gifts. Because every one had different Christmas schedules and being out of town, etc. - we decided to exchange gifts on New Year's Day. Kind of nice that I was not feeling rushed to get the scarves done.
I've been feeling pretty good the past couple of days. A lot less pain than a few weeks ago. I've actually been sleeping fairly well, too.
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Woo hoo!! It's Friday - and I only have a 1/2 day of work!
One my way home from work I'm going to stop at Kohl's. I have $10 Kohl's cash to spend. Probably will get some socks. Seems that they just don't make socks the way they used to as they don't last very long.
No big plans for the weekend. Just some chores around the house and some crocheting. I'm finishing up on some scarves which are gifts. Because every one had different Christmas schedules and being out of town, etc. - we decided to exchange gifts on New Year's Day. Kind of nice that I was not feeling rushed to get the scarves done.
I've been feeling pretty good the past couple of days. A lot less pain than a few weeks ago. I've actually been sleeping fairly well, too.
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Reply: TGIF****Roll Call and Merry Christmas to ALL***12/...
Good morning, Mimi, LindaR and all to follow! A happy Friday to all! Almost Christmas!...
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Good morning, Mimi, LindaR and all to follow!
A happy Friday to all! Almost Christmas! Lots of wrapping to do over the weekend - and some grocery shopping. Also some crocheting on some last minute scarves. (I won't see the recipients of the scarves until New Year's day - so there's time.)
Feeling fairly good today after some good sleep last night. Did have some pain during the night that woke me up - but fortunately I could fall back to sleep. The snow storm was more wind than snow. I don't think we got more than 2 inches and they were saying as much as 4-6 inches. Well at least it looks like Christmas now.
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A happy Friday to all! Almost Christmas! Lots of wrapping to do over the weekend - and some grocery shopping. Also some crocheting on some last minute scarves. (I won't see the recipients of the scarves until New Year's day - so there's time.)
Feeling fairly good today after some good sleep last night. Did have some pain during the night that woke me up - but fortunately I could fall back to sleep. The snow storm was more wind than snow. I don't think we got more than 2 inches and they were saying as much as 4-6 inches. Well at least it looks like Christmas now.
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Reply: Urinary frequency
Yes. Especially in a flare or when under a lot of stress. I feel like I'm constantly...
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Yes. Especially in a flare or when under a lot of stress. I feel like I'm constantly running to the bathroom. When I brought it to my Dr's attention, he would test for a UTI and the test came back negative. When the flare passed and/or stress lessened, I had less trips to the bathroom.View Thread
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Reply: Merry Christmas *****Hump Day ****6 days until Chr...
Good morning, Mimi, LindaR and all to follow! Yikes! Only 6 days until Christmas! I...
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Good morning, Mimi, LindaR and all to follow!
Yikes! Only 6 days until Christmas! I still have some things to do - but at least there are a few days and the weekend to get them done. But I haven't started wrapping yet - and I know that always seems to take longer than you think it should. Why is that? Anyway, I'll start wrapping tomorrow night. This evening is church and church choir rehearsal after the Advent service.
I've actually had a couple nights of good sleep and have been feeling better the past couple of days. We've got a winter storm heading our way with rain tonight turning into snow tomorrow. Undoubtedly, the weather changes with the storm will bring on some aches and pains.
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Yikes! Only 6 days until Christmas! I still have some things to do - but at least there are a few days and the weekend to get them done. But I haven't started wrapping yet - and I know that always seems to take longer than you think it should. Why is that? Anyway, I'll start wrapping tomorrow night. This evening is church and church choir rehearsal after the Advent service.
I've actually had a couple nights of good sleep and have been feeling better the past couple of days. We've got a winter storm heading our way with rain tonight turning into snow tomorrow. Undoubtedly, the weather changes with the storm will bring on some aches and pains.
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Reply: Monday, Monday *****8 days until Christmas ****
Morning! Mimi, sorry you didn't sleep well. I wish you good sleep tonight! ...
Posted by Teelady1
Morning!
Mimi, sorry you didn't sleep well. I wish you good sleep tonight!
Fortunately, I have had a couple of good nights of sleep. I could tell as symptoms were getting better/subsiding that my recent flare was dying down. YAY! I'm just hoping I can keep stress at a minimum and weather changes this week won't start up another flare.
I made good progress on my Christmas projects and shopping over the weekend. I've been doing a little at a time. Mainly going to just 1 store an outing. Instead of the store-to-store-to-store routine that just wipes me out. My trip to Target this evening will cross off several gifts since I'm getting Targer gift cards for my niece and nephews and Starbucks cards for my sister-in-law and a friend. There is a Starbucks in the Target. Convenient.
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Mimi, sorry you didn't sleep well. I wish you good sleep tonight!
Fortunately, I have had a couple of good nights of sleep. I could tell as symptoms were getting better/subsiding that my recent flare was dying down. YAY! I'm just hoping I can keep stress at a minimum and weather changes this week won't start up another flare.
I made good progress on my Christmas projects and shopping over the weekend. I've been doing a little at a time. Mainly going to just 1 store an outing. Instead of the store-to-store-to-store routine that just wipes me out. My trip to Target this evening will cross off several gifts since I'm getting Targer gift cards for my niece and nephews and Starbucks cards for my sister-in-law and a friend. There is a Starbucks in the Target. Convenient.
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