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Posted 1/20/2011 1:15 AM (GMT 0)
I awoke this morning with my arteries in my temporal area bulging...It freaked me out. It's on the left side of my head...the same side I feel like I have the "rain in my head".

Called the rheumy...got me in...bloodwork all normal. If my Sed rate and CRP would of been elevated, I would of been given some predisone  and a biopsy ot the arteries would be done to check for Giant Cell Arteritis.

I'm supposed to take it easy...NO Exercise. Rheumy wants to see me next week. I was told if I start seeing things to get to the ER right away. It's funny I have occular migraines and already see stuff...how would I know the differance. Trying to keep my positive hat on. turn

I'm really going to miss my exercise... hope they will figure it out soon.

Wooooooo...Thanks for the vent, my friends

Hugs, Robin

 

Posted 1/20/2011 1:28 AM (GMT 0)
Oh, Robin!  I'm so sorry,  shakehead   I know how you love your stretching and walking!  How about your deep-breathing, can you still do that?  All you want to do is something that makes you feel better, and you can't.  That stinks.

Has the dr. given you any idea of what it might be?

Debbie

Posted 1/20/2011 2:37 AM (GMT 0)
Ugh, I'm so sorry that more keeps going on Robin.  I truly hope your Drs find an answer soon!  I always love when my appointments end with a list of things to watch out for and being on high alert for having to go to the ER - such an unsettling feeling.  But as always, I'm so amazed by your wonderfully positive attitude.  You are truly an inspiration to many, but especially to me.

I have been in cognitive therapy for the past 2 months to help me cope with all the stress of what I've been through and helping me through my new symptoms that keep coming.  Just today the Dr. noted how my attitude seems so much better and I seem to have a brighter outlook.  I attributed so much of it to this forum.  Seeing other people handling similar stressful situations in such positive ways has really been helpful for me!  It has made me realize that it is so much easier to get through rather than seeing every new symptom or setback as a catastrophe.

I am sorry you can't exercise as I know that is part of your routine and what helps you with your pain :( 

I continue to hope and pray that you get an answer soon and that you find some relief.  In the meantime, I know your positive attidue is helping you cope with all of this. 

Posted 1/20/2011 2:56 AM (GMT 0)
Robin, OH NO, I know how much you enjoy your exercising and all. I really hope the arteries turn out to be nothing. Here's to a good night for you!!
Posted 1/20/2011 3:48 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Robin, Im so sorry that all this junk keeps popping up for you. I will be praying for you my friend and hopefully this is not too big of a set back for you as far as the exercising.
Frankey is right, you are an inspiration to all of us. You always seem to keep your good mood even when things are looking gloom. Love you my friend.
Gentle Hugs
Shirley
Posted 1/20/2011 3:59 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks my friends! I think the reasoning for the no exercise is precautionary. My arteries are still bulging. I did do a few simple stretches while in bed, before i got up...nothing strenuous.

I'm continuing to do deep breathing exercises and meditation...I really need it to keep the stress down. The autoimmune stuff has kicked in and acting up. Rheumy increased the Methotrexate not too long ago and I might need it increased again. Fibro continues to flare. Hubby took me out for one of my favorite comfort foods..Mexican...yummy! You know I'll be eating my Milky Ways:)

My head feels like a medicine ball and my muscle relaxer has kicked in.

I wish everyone a good day:)

Hugs, Robin
Posted 1/20/2011 4:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Robin,
Your strength and kindness is evident. We have all benefitted from it. Perhaps resting and loving yourself will bring illumination on how to best cope with this. Breathing and relaxation, is that what you do? I'm interested in your breathing exercises that someone mentioned.
I hope you had an Okay night, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
You shall get through this, we all will, together.
Thank you for your kindness.
Nancy
Posted 1/20/2011 4:59 PM (GMT 0)
WOW, Robin!  That had to be frightening!  I hope they go down soon and I hope they find out why that happened. 

 

Can you do the stretching exercises on Fibro 101?  They aren't strenuous and you sit while you do them.  It would at least help stretch some knots out of your muscles.  See what your doctor says. 

 

Now, you have got to stop getting all of this crazy stuff!  We want you happy and healthy! 

 

Sherrine

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