I’m not sure why, but health-wise, I am having a really, really rough morning.
I worked (from home) from 8:00AM-8:00PM yesterday, and those 12 hours always does me in. I went to lie down at about 9:00PM, and fell asleep at around 10:00PM. I didn’t get out of bed until about 8:45AM, because I needed time to situate myself before I tried to get up, because I could feel my coordination wasn’t great. Normally, a good night’s sleep cures most of my ills, but this time, it doesn’t seem that way. I’m having a really, really tough time this morning with coordination and balance. This may be the day I have to break out my cane for a bit to walk around the house – something I did not want to have to do.
I’m really weak and uncoordinated today, and it’s upsetting. I’m stubborn, so I want to try to drag myself onto the treadmill for a few minutes and plod along, hanging on for dear life…but it’s probably not such a good idea. I just don’t want to give up!
On the 13th, I have a follow-up with my neurologist about my nerve fiber punch biopsy as well as how to proceed with treatment. I really need this appointment, because if I get any worse, I’m going to start having trouble walking consistently…I can feel it.
Let’s all cross our fingers and just hope this is a bad day, OK? OK.
I’ve walked in on my Mom swearing at the Wii Fit… It’s not very understanding.
The comment above was meant for decima’s post. What the heck! Anyways, that’s a bummer you had to resort to the cane in the house. I agree it was a good idea to skip the treadmill! Having a exercise bike or even a mini one would be nice for days like this. I hope you wake up to a better day tomorrow.
I did get an inexpensive recumbent bike at the local sporting good store. It helps me to get my legs moving but gives me the stability of sitting low! Might give it a try! I’m so sorry you are having a rough week. People and equipment don’t understand our POTS and we totally want to swear at them. Soooo Jackie, you made me laugh at your comment about the wii fit so its totally appropriate although it wasn’t intended.
The things my Mom says could have their own blog!