Thursday, May 26, 2016

Highs and Lows Living with the Disease

Good Afternoon!
Another Beautiful Day! 

This morning I woke up to the sound of a thunderstorm.  We needed the rain.  It's been so dry lately, the ground has started to crack.  It cleared up this afternoon and now the sun is shining and the birds are singing. 

I fractured my right foot when moving the furniture, during spring cleaning, 2 weeks ago.  I'm not sure how it happened or when it happened.  I was on a role and I wanted to get the house clean.  :-)  Now I'm in a boot for a few weeks.

I had a few appointments with the dermatologist to check some spots on my face.  One was a precancerous spot so they took it off.  I go in every 9 months to watch for changes to my skin.

I've been experiencing alot of changes to my body since the DM diagnosis. I have alot of tingling going down both legs and my legs are getting heavier, my bones are hurting alot more, expecially when the weather is changing.  Being able to do things is getting tougher.  It's really hard some days :-(  I have a tough time walking very far without assistance.  I us store carts when in stores and wheel chairs in the clinic.  I don't go very far.  I have been swelling alot also.

I've also been trying to get rid of some of the medication I'm on...I don't like the way it makes me feel or how it changes my mind.  I've had brain fog or forgetfulness for awhile.  I hate that the most.  I go in for some test in July. 

I am so thankful for all I can do and I'm enjoying every day to the fullest!

God's Peace to you!