New strategy - maybe it is working!

Hi everyone, I am just posting left and right!

I am trying this new theory.  Work through the pain because I am going to hurt anyway.  This may be dumb or it may be smart, don't know yet!  But I wanted to work in the yard, so I did.  Yes, I did more more slowly and got less done.  And yes, I hurt and had trouble sleeping, but . . . that happens anyway.  So I suppose I can't do that every day, but sometimes must be ok.

At the same time, I am allowing myself to use my cane when walking sometimes.  I use it before I start hurting and have found that I can walk further.  This seems like a good idea because I can build up my strength and endurance.  Plus I can walk further with less pain this way. 

I think this fibro thing takes some trial and error to figure out!

Sue

I was just thinking the same thing.  I helped my son mow the lawn on Sunday...we traded on an off between the tractor and the push mower.  I was a mess yesterday.  But...I am determined to do it again anyway.  Like you said...pain is pain is pain.  I have felt just as bad doing nothing.   Plus I fee guilty because the hubby is working 60 hours a week right now and helping with the yard is the least I can do.

Owie.

Donna

It really is just a day by day thing ....... we all have more energy and less pain somedays and we all have those days you wanna cry in pain. You kinda just have to find out and be aware of your physical limits and manage with your meds. or whatever you do for pain relief.
Myself I take meds. daily and lay on an ice pack nightly to try and keep the swelling out of my spine.

Take Care

I think this is a great attitude to take. Oddly enough, I've been thinking something similar myself. Must be in the fibro air or something?

Like today for instance. I am working on centerpieces for my sister's baby shower this weekend, and I really wanted to get them done tonight. By the time I'd finished the 3rd one (I'm making diaper cakes), I was starting to hurt and feel tired out and I almost stopped. But then I realized...I'm going to hurt whether I finish these or not..Might as well finish them!

(Unfortunately, I ran out of tape just before I started the last one, but that's another story)

I do think it's very true that as long as we're not doing something that's totally beyond our capabilities, why shouldn't we do what we want and need to do? We're probably going to hurt anyway...might as well get something done!

My pain is often so bad that I cannot work though it. HOwever, I try to exercise in water no matter how bad it. is. But, I use pain relievers.

I do not think this works for all of us.

I guess I have just been in too much pain in the past.

Donnaeil

My hands do stop me sometimes cause the more I use them the worse they hurt but the rest of the body pain doesn't stop me. The fatigue is what stops me first. So you all got the right idea, we are going to hurt no matter if we are laying on the couch eating bom-boms or doing something constructive, within reason.

 

luv and hugs

Marlee

 

 

I push myself everyday...working 40 to 50 hr week for me is a major accomplishment. So, on friday's I am always patting(softly) myself on the back for making it through another week.

I use my cane just about all the time when I do my weekend shopping. I noticed I can last longer too.

Take care everyone,
HUGS,

Working in the yard is definitely a type of exercise.


I have rethought my answer to this situation. I have gotten a couple of college degrees, reared 3 children while divorced and started working agian since my initial diagnosis. However, the super woman in me knows I am not able to do what I did before. I am much slower, I have to take breaks while doing simple things like getting dressed in the morning and I can no longer run a small business.

However, I have returned to writing but worry about future public speaking commitments.

It seems as if I sit at the computer during times I would prefer to be doing other things (but do not have the energy).

Yes, between fibro and chronic fatigue my energy levels are low. Swimming definitly helps and thank you, Sue, dor reminding me.

BTW My actual name is Donna. I just do not wish to be confused with the crazier one. lol

I like this message board because most of the folks here are positive about what they do in life. I was on one where everyone whined about how much they had lost due to this illness. Last night, I was whiney. Sorry.

Donnaeil