Yesterday I was invited to attend a seminar at our local hospital's Rheumatology Unit. Speakers were a leading Rheumatologist, the Rheumatology Head Nurse, 2 nutritionists (that's where last night's Healthy Eating post came from)
This message came at a perfect time. Yesterday I felt great! I was so happy I cleaned my livingroom top to bottom. Afterwards I sat down for a quick cup of coffee thinking I'd continue on with cleaning another room.
I wasn't in pain when I got up, but I could barely move. It felt as though my limbs were tied down with cement blocks. For the rest of the day/evening moving an arm or leg was horrible. I ended up going to bed in tears.
It's been so long since my house has been cleaned properly I was so excited at the thought of getting my house back in order. I woke up this morning, still physically exhausted. I laid here for an hour before I got up the energy to make coffee. I'll admit, walking through my living room was a joy, but was it worth it? And what about all of the other rooms? My goal is to clean my house enough to hire a house keeper but I'd never have one come and see this grungy house.
I can't wait to read your note about the 4 P's....perhaps if it was on my fridge others would understand this disease. I know I have family/friends/husband/kids...that just don't get it. Especially when they see you at one point with energy feeling good and the next in tears barely moving.
Oooooo that is awesome!!! I need a copy of that for me and Danielle. I have to conserve today. It is going to be 74F (23C) today and we are going to go for a walk on the beach and feed the gulls. DrebraKay, just get the housekeeper---believe me, they are used to grunge.