Has anyone found themselve....

I've had a lot of stress and needed to assist hubby with my 85 year old mother-in-law over the past few weeks and have needed more and more rest as I've felt myself wearing down. On Monday we went to Target to pick something up for her, and I found myself almost unable to walk. My legs were a cross of stuck sticks and spaghetti! I had to take extra pain meds, and put a chair in the cart (I sat on it in various departments as we shopped). When I got home, I could only move in steps that were maybe 8-inches at a time.

I'm frustrated and embarrassed that my 85 year old mother is in better health than me! Oh! I also have been hit with a feeling of massive fire through all the muscles and tendons throughout my body. I know that I'm flaring with the pain, but almost unable to walk? New for me!

Been there. My 72 yr old mom is in better shape that i am.

I have a disabled placard that i have had for years due to mobility problems. Sometimes people will see me get out of the car and walk in pretty well. But by the time i get to the middle of the store, i can barely walk. Many times dh will get one of the wheelchairs for me. We often go by the storage aisles and get a storage bin or laundry basket to use as many chairs do not have a basket. We get some strange looks.

When you go to a store, plan ahead to where you need to go and the shortest routes to get to all.

I will be 49 next Sat though people say i do not look that old. :) but i move like i am a lot older. I have had the placard for many years because when i was 19 i had a motorcycle wreck and broke and dislocated my right ankle. I had been married for only 8 months (to the day) and we had no health insurance which means not enough physical therapy on it. It does not bend correctly so i walk on my tiptoes on that foot. 95% of the time you can see me limp.

Believe me, by the time i go to the back of a store i am limping. Wish they would put bathrooms on all 4 sides of the store!

You really have to pace yourself with fibro.  I know I'm the best in the morning so that's when I get things done.  If I have a lot to do, I spread it out over a longer period of time.  I think you just bit off more than your body could chew.  You should start to feel better soon.  But, do keep moving.  Laying in bed and sitting a lot will make the pain worse.  I would get up and walk a little and then rest again.  That should help.

 

Sherrine