Fibromyalgia Thread

[tiggspring]

Sea spray,

Wow what an ordeal! My DH worked for an agency under fedearal investigation because a clerk accidently copied some kind of billing forms of twice. Because it had to do with medicaid in MA during the height of some other investigations it was crazy. Agents stormed the clinic, took computers by force etc. My husbands job was to clean up future paperwork so they could prove they were doing nothing wrong. It was NUTS! I cant imagine dealing with that and Fibro

How are you feeling now? I know you were concerned about the cruise in May/June. Do you still worry you wont make it? I really hope we can meet for coffee or drinks.

Do you think you qualify for disability? Is it time to try that route? The pressures in NE are so much greater than here in PA. I know how hard it will be for you to find somthing that can accomodate your changing needs.

Know you are in my thoughts..

Sending pain free vibes and pixie dust to all

 

[mommasita]

Thank you for the warm welcomes, and sharing your stories

My insurance and work have been fantastic. Honestly I think it is me who slightly pushes it, and they naturally want to be 100% certain that it is the right move. I have to learn to accept it. I work for a major airline, and just miss it so much. I honestly love it, and probably that does not help.

My family IMHO is so so. DH is a fabulous provider, and works a lot. It isn't often, but sometimes I get the "well somebody has to work", and "if you worked you might understand" . He quickly apologizes, but to me what's done is done. I am still on insurance, and getting the same amount of $ almost to the penny as when I was working. DD who is almost 13 is good, but lately I have hear a bit of "what exactly do YOU DO during the day", and "all my friends Mothers work"... Well what do I do????? I clean, wash, chauffeur, cook, and basically have it so NOBODY has a thing to do when they get home. I think I am hormonal lately, so that doesn't help. I hate winter, and it just gives me the blahs.

I am looking forward to Wednesday to get a clearer picture... I hope everyone is doing somewhat well. Gentle hugs

 

[tiggspring]

Thank you for the warm welcomes, and sharing your stories

My insurance and work have been fantastic. Honestly I think it is me who slightly pushes it, and they naturally want to be 100% certain that it is the right move. I have to learn to accept it. I work for a major airline, and just miss it so much. I honestly love it, and probably that does not help.

My family IMHO is so so. DH is a fabulous provider, and works a lot. It isn't often, but sometimes I get the "well somebody has to work", and "if you worked you might understand" . He quickly apologizes, but to me what's done is done. I am still on insurance, and getting the same amount of $ almost to the penny as when I was working. DD who is almost 13 is good, but lately I have hear a bit of "what exactly do YOU DO during the day", and "all my friends Mothers work"... Well what do I do????? I clean, wash, chauffeur, cook, and basically have it so NOBODY has a thing to do when they get home. I think I am hormonal lately, so that doesn't help. I hate winter, and it just gives me the blahs.

I am looking forward to Wednesday to get a clearer picture... I hope everyone is doing somewhat well. Gentle hugs

Good luck Wed

I think what your going through has alot to do with our value as stay at home moms more than FMS. My kids and hubby understand the fibro. My kids remember the times when they were toddlers and the would grab me from behind and I'd drop to the floor in pain or the days I would lock us in a room because I could bearly move and I could keep a better eye on them in my bedroom where they camped out and watched tv and I lay close to comatosed. They really do understand I'm sick. DH says if I were ever to get better he would want me to stay home anyway because I've earned the right to fully enjoy my life and do what ever I want

Despite that I still get "so snd sos mom does......" and "why cant you...." but the facts are if I was well they would get even less of my time. Granted I have to plot and plan to get things done but for all the big stuff I'm there. For all the days they get off the bus or home from work miserable about something I'm there. My kids are required to do chores...mostly laundry and dishes but even that doesnt get them to completely understand how much time just packing lunches and getting the kids off to school takes. My DH worked from home for several years so he knows how time flies when trying to run a house. We have explained that they would have chores even if I was well. That a family is a team and that means everyone pitches in and besides they need to know how to cook, clean and do laundry before they go to college. So its a win win. I get help getting things done that are difficult for me and they get a mom that cant get them where they need to go and they become fully functioning adults....No guilt here .

The main issue with my DH is during transitions. I go through periods where my memory is bad then I go through periods where it is horendious I am right upfrount when my memory is bad and yet DH gets quite mad at me at times for forgetting I have to remind him of the cognitive testing I had to prove my memory is impaired. Then when my memory comes back he will blam my fibro for all sorts of things HE FORGOT which get me really mad I then remind him hey my mind is fine right now so dont blame me! I know when I forget because there is a "black hole" in my mind. Its just blank no ambuguity there

Anyway after three years it is likely this is as good as its going to get unless some treatment comes along. It was at this point in my illness I had to find my worthyness without a job and let go of the guilt. FMS is not our fault.

Hang in there it does get better

 

[mommasita]

Thank You, I think you are spot on..

I do have little chores they all do on the weekends, because I find quite honestly with school, sports, work, etc, it can already be a full day. DH does different shifts at the airport including some (if not most) weekends.


My memory is awful..I have lists for my lists .. What I lost prior to my surgeries will never be regained, and like you I have some good days and some where I forget EVERYTHING... The Dr said the progression should have halted until the Chiari grows back, but what is gone is gone.

As usual I sit awake the night before my appointment. One thing I am glad is that I am in pain. IT sounds crazy, but often I go to the Dr feeling good, so I don't really have much to add, but when I am like this today, I surely will be good to talk tomorrow..

Thanks again everyone.

 

[tiggspring]

Thank You, I think you are spot on..

I do have little chores they all do on the weekends, because I find quite honestly with school, sports, work, etc, it can already be a full day. DH does different shifts at the airport including some (if not most) weekends.


My memory is awful..I have lists for my lists .. What I lost prior to my surgeries will never be regained, and like you I have some good days and some where I forget EVERYTHING... The Dr said the progression should have halted until the Chiari grows back, but what is gone is gone.

As usual I sit awake the night before my appointment. One thing I am glad is that I am in pain. IT sounds crazy, but often I go to the Dr feeling good, so I don't really have much to add, but when I am like this today, I surely will be good to talk tomorrow..

Thanks again everyone.

How was your appointment?

I had to laugh when you said you were happy to be in pain. I too always seem a bit better when I go into the Dr office. I always seem to suck it up when I'm around others. Drives my DH crazy I guess I dont want to look like I'm complaining just explaining this bizzare disease. My last visit I had a major adreniline rush. Hands went stone cold, BP way up yet no anxiety. Was so glad he could see that and that it can be triggered by something as simple as a pleasent conversation. By end of visit hands still cold and BP normal. He could see for himself I wasnt anxious which I was sooo greatful for. Sick of being told I might be anxious or depressed when I obviously am not.

Sending pain free vibes and pixiew dust to all

 

[mommasita]

Sorry for the delay, and THANK YOU for asking. I was on a little pity party yesterday, and held back from family as they aren't getting any younger (parents), and only DH knows really what is going on.

First off was the results of my MRI.. My 2 cysts have turned into Arachnoid Cysts, not exactly a tumor, but I did have them biopsed a few weeks ago. and I thought that was gut wrenching, but the Dr said those are the least of his worries, they don't seem to be a concern. They are benign.. I guess just the word tumor made me .. He then pauses to say that in addition to the brain malformation I was born with, I have a sever spinal one. Spinal Stenosis, but it is cervical, and so surgery will be necessary. It won't be right away, so I have time to adjust to this new diagnosis. I remember 1/2 of what he said about it to be honest, I think I was floored. He kept giving me how advanced it is, and it is not giving much room....They removed C1 and 1/2 of C2 during surgery, and it seems I was born without C3 and 4, so not too many left, and my neck is spinning on very little.

He did agree to a "trial" back to work. I only work 3 days per week, but will need a few months of rehabilitation, to be able to fulfill my 8 hour day. This will probably be at the beginning of April. My insurance did ask me to bring a copy of the MRI home, but he was insistent that he will fax it to them. He did not want me to see it because he knows I will read tumor and cause myself to worry more. In the end I think he was right..I tend to Google a LITTLE too much..

I did burst out in a few tears, and he told me I had every right to cry. At 42 I now have more problems to go with what I had. I don't feel sorry for myself any longer. I try never to ask why me, and I know so many have it worse. I just want to feel semi-normal.. I wanted to have just what I have and nothing else, but we must live with the hand we are dealt..


Oh and I am trying Cymbalta, and OOOH is it hard on the stomach..I am only on my 2nd night of it, and so I will give it a chance. I forget to eat with it, only realizing at 8 tonight, that I hadn't eaten all day, so maybe that doesn't help.


Thank you again, and how is everyone else?

 

[tiggspring]

Sorry for the delay, and THANK YOU for asking. I was on a little pity party yesterday, and held back from family as they aren't getting any younger (parents), and only DH knows really what is going on.

First off was the results of my MRI.. My 2 cysts have turned into Arachnoid Cysts, not exactly a tumor, but I did have them biopsed a few weeks ago. and I thought that was gut wrenching, but the Dr said those are the least of his worries, they don't seem to be a concern. They are benign.. I guess just the word tumor made me .. He then pauses to say that in addition to the brain malformation I was born with, I have a sever spinal one. Spinal Stenosis, but it is cervical, and so surgery will be necessary. It won't be right away, so I have time to adjust to this new diagnosis. I remember 1/2 of what he said about it to be honest, I think I was floored. He kept giving me how advanced it is, and it is not giving much room....They removed C1 and 1/2 of C2 during surgery, and it seems I was born without C3 and 4, so not too many left, and my neck is spinning on very little.

He did agree to a "trial" back to work. I only work 3 days per week, but will need a few months of rehabilitation, to be able to fulfill my 8 hour day. This will probably be at the beginning of April. My insurance did ask me to bring a copy of the MRI home, but he was insistent that he will fax it to them. He did not want me to see it because he knows I will read tumor and cause myself to worry more. In the end I think he was right..I tend to Google a LITTLE too much..

I did burst out in a few tears, and he told me I had every right to cry. At 42 I now have more problems to go with what I had. I don't feel sorry for myself any longer. I try never to ask why me, and I know so many have it worse. I just want to feel semi-normal.. I wanted to have just what I have and nothing else, but we must live with the hand we are dealt..


Oh and I am trying Cymbalta, and OOOH is it hard on the stomach..I am only on my 2nd night of it, and so I will give it a chance. I forget to eat with it, only realizing at 8 tonight, that I hadn't eaten all day, so maybe that doesn't help.


Thank you again, and how is everyone else?

I'm so sorry you had such a hard day!

There may be a tiny silver lining in all those clouds. Did he mention that cervicle stanosis can cause symptoms similer to FMS/Chronic fatigue? I seem to remember this being a rule out for me many years ago since my symptoms started with and injury to my shoulder and neck c1/c2. Maybe if you get this surgery FMS will improve or dissapear. It wont make up for all the rest of it but it would be one less thing off your plate.

Hang in there!

 

[mommasita]

Thank You.

He said SO much, that I honestly don't remember 1/2

He did say that I have a few strikes. The Fibro, the Sjrogens, the Chiari that damaged me since birth until the surgery at 41, I also have pernicious anemia. All of these have the same symptoms. The Chiari was halted by surgery, so no further progression until it grows back, but the damage that was done is done..

I don't know the exact score, but I failed the pressure point for sure a few years ago.

One thing that has haunted me before, but more so now, is that PLEASE PLEASE GOD don't let any or both of my children inherit any of it.

 

[tiggspring]

Thank You.

He said SO much, that I honestly don't remember 1/2

He did say that I have a few strikes. The Fibro, the Sjrogens, the Chiari that damaged me since birth until the surgery at 41, I also have pernicious anemia. All of these have the same symptoms. The Chiari was halted by surgery, so no further progression until it grows back, but the damage that was done is done..

I don't know the exact score, but I failed the pressure point for sure a few years ago.

One thing that has haunted me before, but more so now, is that PLEASE PLEASE GOD don't let any or both of my children inherit any of it.

Let me ease your gult a little bit. I spent two years researching fms/cfids for genetic links. At that time there were none. There has been some evidence that links fms to a virus. Xmrv does not Look like THE virus at this time. Now there is some evidence that genetics may play a roll but only when several factors are in play. Generaly fms sufferers have had some sort of mental or physical stress ie flu combined with an injury with a family member having arthritis or fms. My grandfather lived through the depression when he df died of rabbies leaving him head of the family. He then hurt his right shoulder playing semi pro football in 1930's. I survived a difficult childhood followed by my hs sweetheart getting cancer making me a caregiver then a widow at 24. I was involved in a car accident having a neck injury that healed only to have neck reinjured severly during attack at work.

So if it was genetic your kids would not only need the gene and the trama and/or contagin. Odds???? Not likely.

 

[SeaSpray]

Hi everyone.... just checking in...

I've been in a fair bit of pain lately; muscles, joints, you name it. Also I've been much more fatigued than usual. Par for the course though, right?

Sherrie and tigg, you've both been through so much.

tigg: I was just reading back a couple of pages; do we have plans to meet for coffee?? I apologise that I don't remember.

I will definitely make it ON to the cruise ship, but not sure how well I will be able to get around. I have to find out if they have any wheelchairs available to use on the ship. I can't even walk around a small grocery store unless I'm having a really good day, I'm not anticipating being able to walk a lot while on vacation, although I try to be optimistic.

 

[tiggspring]

Hi everyone.... just checking in...

I've been in a fair bit of pain lately; muscles, joints, you name it. Also I've been much more fatigued than usual. Par for the course though, right?

Sherrie and tigg, you've both been through so much.

tigg: I was just reading back a couple of pages; do we have plans to meet for coffee?? I apologise that I don't remember.

I will definitely make it ON to the cruise ship, but not sure how well I will be able to get around. I have to find out if they have any wheelchairs available to use on the ship. I can't even walk around a small grocery store unless I'm having a really good day, I'm not anticipating being able to walk a lot while on vacation, although I try to be optimistic.

Seaspray so sorry you are having so much trouble!!!

About a year ago when we both realized we had booked this cruise we had talked about coffee or DRINKS. It was a long time ago one of us was bound to forget Anway I would love to meet but we dont have to. I dont want any of us to feel we have to do this. Its vacation and we both know that hanging with others not intimately used to our quirks can be quite exhasting. My Dad visits and is very careful wih me but somehow he misses little signal I dont even know I send out but DH and kids notice. I always crash after he visits and he never stays for more than two days

What I'm saying is no pressure. We meet ok, not ok and make plans to meet couple times than cancel for any reason even just need alone time with hubby its ok. We can always share back here in late June or July

 

[tiggspring]

Seaspray so sorry you are having so much trouble!!!

About a year ago when we both realized we had booked this cruise we had talked about coffee or DRINKS. It was a long time ago one of us was bound to forget Anway I would love to meet but we dont have to. I dont want any of us to feel we have to do this. Its vacation and we both know that hanging with others not intimately used to our quirks can be quite exhasting. My Dad visits and is very careful wih me but somehow he misses little signal I dont even know I send out but DH and kids notice. I always crash after he visits and he never stays for more than two days

What I'm saying is no pressure. We meet ok, not ok and make plans to meet couple times than cancel for any reason even just need alone time with hubby its ok. We can always share back here in late June or July

To be honest I was alittle worried about this meetNgreet because sometimes I look reallly good but inside I know I can't handle even a simple multi person conversation because my brain is a scrable inside. We had a poster here a long time ago who took these things personal something the rest of us here have worked hard not to do since fibro makes our brains so forgetful etc. This is our safe place. Didnt want to plan time together, cancel then meet up and have you think I just dumped you because you saw me around the ship having fun with DH. Does that work for you? Make our drink plans TBA?

 

[SeaSpray]

Seaspray so sorry you are having so much trouble!!!

About a year ago when we both realized we had booked this cruise we had talked about coffee or DRINKS. It was a long time ago one of us was bound to forget Anway I would love to meet but we dont have to. I dont want any of us to feel we have to do this. Its vacation and we both know that hanging with others not intimately used to our quirks can be quite exhasting. My Dad visits and is very careful wih me but somehow he misses little signal I dont even know I send out but DH and kids notice. I always crash after he visits and he never stays for more than two days

What I'm saying is no pressure. We meet ok, not ok and make plans to meet couple times than cancel for any reason even just need alone time with hubby its ok. We can always share back here in late June or July

To be honest I was alittle worried about this meetNgreet because sometimes I look reallly good but inside I know I can't handle even a simple multi person conversation because my brain is a scrable inside. We had a poster here a long time ago who took these things personal something the rest of us here have worked hard not to do since fibro makes our brains so forgetful etc. This is our safe place. Didnt want to plan time together, cancel then meet up and have you think I just dumped you because you saw me around the ship having fun with DH. Does that work for you? Make our drink plans TBA?

Actually I would love to meet you for coffee or drinks, and I thought maybe we lived near each other or something! But it looks like you're going on the Dream and I'm going on the Magic. I'm on the first New York City/Bahamas cruise.

 

[tiggspring]

Actually I would love to meet you for coffee or drinks, and I thought maybe we lived near each other or something! But it looks like you're going on the Dream and I'm going on the Magic. I'm on the first New York City/Bahamas cruise.

Ok Disney officially has too many ships going to the Bahamas for this fibro brain to handleTold you my brain might not be ready for a multiperson conversation

I thought you had an add on in NYC then cruise on Dream since the dates were the same. Maybe we can wave at each other as our ships pass in the night

I was really looking forward to hangin with somone from NE for awhile. I LOVE PA but miss all of you straight talking Yankees. People here dont always say whats on there minds. Also it seems like I chat with so many people here I should at least meet one! Well enjoy the trip leaving from NYC certainly will be easier than going all the way down to Cape Canaveral.

 

[Earstou]

Mommasita, Chiari also can cause fibro symptoms.

 

[mommasita]

Tigg I'm sorry for everything you've gone through, and I thank you for all your kind words.

Sea-Spray to you too. I'm sorry you are in so much pain. The ships do have wheelchairs. My memory is poor , but if I recall correctly, there is a limited number. You may want to call ahead of time to confirm this in case..I had done this years ago but my mother canceled in the end... Have you been on the Dream? We went in October and LOVED it. It was short as we are used to the Magic, but it is a GORGEOUS SHIP.. I have many pictures on FB if you are interested let me know.

Tigg, not sure if you have been on the Magic, but that is my ship...I was looking into the prices for the summer, but find them quite high.. I will hold out for an interline rate.

Earstou: Thank you, that was also explained. So many things can and do mimic each other huh.

 

[tiggspring]

Tigg I'm sorry for everything you've gone through, and I thank you for all your kind words.

Sea-Spray to you too. I'm sorry you are in so much pain. The ships do have wheelchairs. My memory is poor , but if I recall correctly, there is a limited number. You may want to call ahead of time to confirm this in case..I had done this years ago but my mother canceled in the end... Have you been on the Dream? We went in October and LOVED it. It was short as we are used to the Magic, but it is a GORGEOUS SHIP.. I have many pictures on FB if you are interested let me know.

Tigg, not sure if you have been on the Magic, but that is my ship...I was looking into the prices for the summer, but find them quite high.. I will hold out for an interline rate.

Earstou: Thank you, that was also explained. So many things can and do mimic each other huh.

Thanks to you and eveyone for the kind thoughts. I know my life looks really rough on paper. One on my friends once said if I didnt have bad luck I'd have none at all.

Really I dont I dont feel that way much. I look at all of my friends and not one has a whole/loving relationship or ever has had one. . My DH and I have been through really rough times and have had some periods where we didnt like each other much but the love, commitment, partnership were always there. We are a team. What is more important than that? I've been blessed with that kind of love not once but twice. Add to that three kids that are healthy and smart enough to drive me completely insane and you have a perfect life The rough times and Fibro have been major disruptive forces in my life but love and family is what defines meI am soooo blessed.

Momma I cant wait to see your pix! Any tips before our trip? I really havent started planning I know what you mean about dcl prices We looked two years back and it was going to cost us almost $9000 for a veranda room that fits five booking 9 months out was not enough. Then one day I asked when I should book to get a good deal for 2012 and was told NOW! It was more than18 months away! SO I looked and prices were little more than half what they had been by the time I had our deposit they had gone up another 1000 Thats crazy having to book nearly two years out or pay almost $2000 a day. We will be paying on gift cards with double fuel perks so I will get 600 in free gas but still this might be a once in a lifetime family gig unless my husbands business keeps having great years. Heres hoping

Fibro wise I've been in a very weird place that I think I just figured out with DH yesterday. On the one hand I losing weight Pain is there but for the first time in 7 years I'm able to exersize and have been doing so 3-5 days a week. I feel stonger than since my pregnacy. BUT NOTHING IS GETTING DONE Part of it is when I exersise I'm quite tired but it not the pass out cant move tired I have in fatigue mode. I also get exersize induced headaches /migraines. I am still having bouts in the am when I fall asleep sitting up after kids leave but that doesent explain why nothing gets done in afternoon. I couldnt figure out why until my converstion with Seaspray. I'm having great difficulty keeping complete thoughts in my head for any period on time and oftern look like this Hence I dont keep a running list of what needs to be done in my head I often find myself starting one task and moving on to others and forget to finish thme. When kids are all making noise all bets are off any thought in my head is gone. If this lasts awhile I'll have to add a new mode to the pain mode/fatigue mode. Think I'll call it my dazed and confused mode

Sending pain free vibesand pixie dust to all

 

[SeaSpray]

Ok Disney officially has too many ships going to the Bahamas for this fibro brain to handleTold you my brain might not be ready for a multiperson conversation

I thought you had an add on in NYC then cruise on Dream since the dates were the same. Maybe we can wave at each other as our ships pass in the night

I was really looking forward to hangin with somone from NE for awhile. I LOVE PA but miss all of you straight talking Yankees. People here dont always say whats on there minds. Also it seems like I chat with so many people here I should at least meet one! Well enjoy the trip leaving from NYC certainly will be easier than going all the way down to Cape Canaveral.

That would've been great to be on the same cruise, Tigg. We'll definitely have to wave as our ships pass in the night.

Tigg I'm sorry for everything you've gone through, and I thank you for all your kind words.

Sea-Spray to you too. I'm sorry you are in so much pain. The ships do have wheelchairs. My memory is poor , but if I recall correctly, there is a limited number. You may want to call ahead of time to confirm this in case..I had done this years ago but my mother canceled in the end... Have you been on the Dream? We went in October and LOVED it. It was short as we are used to the Magic, but it is a GORGEOUS SHIP.. I have many pictures on FB if you are interested let me know.

Tigg, not sure if you have been on the Magic, but that is my ship...I was looking into the prices for the summer, but find them quite high.. I will hold out for an interline rate.

Earstou: Thank you, that was also explained. So many things can and do mimic each other huh.

Thanks for the info on the wheelchairs onboard, that is good to know. I am really, really hoping that I have a "good week" during the cruise and won't need it, but even with fibromyalgia aside, I still have RA and plantar fasciitis to deal with. Oh well, I'm optimistic, it's all going to be great. LOL

I would definitely love to see your cruise pics!! I have our cruise pics on my web site, the link is below in my signature. This will be our third time on the Magic and I really can't wait.





Well tonight's dinner is being changed due to pain. I was going to make roasted chicken and potatoes, but I have a muscle pain in my right shoulder blade so I'm going to let everyone know that we'll be having frozen pizza tonight. I started buying organic frozen foods because that way I feel slightly less guilty when I don't make a "fresh meal". They are individual pizzas, so everyone can make their own when they feel like it.

I think my shoulder might be hurting today because I did over 2 hours of driving yesterday. I went to Rhode Island to pick up my DS23 who wanted to come home for a few days to visit. His car is off the road, so he needed a ride up, and he'll need a ride home eventually, too. I told him that I'll take him home when I feel up to it, whether that be 2 days or 2 weeks. LOL He's fine with that. lol He lives with 2 other room mates (he has his own bedroom) and I know that he likes the break once in a while. He doesn't work (he's on disability) so it's not like he has to get back to a job or anything.

Well that's enough of my ramblings. lol I hope everyone is feeling OK today.
Hugs and Pixie Dust! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

 

[tiggspring]

That would've been great to be on the same cruise, Tigg. We'll definitely have to wave as our ships pass in the night.



Thanks for the info on the wheelchairs onboard, that is good to know. I am really, really hoping that I have a "good week" during the cruise and won't need it, but even with fibromyalgia aside, I still have RA and plantar fasciitis to deal with. Oh well, I'm optimistic, it's all going to be great. LOL

I would definitely love to see your cruise pics!! I have our cruise pics on my web site, the link is below in my signature. This will be our third time on the Magic and I really can't wait.





Well tonight's dinner is being changed due to pain. I was going to make roasted chicken and potatoes, but I have a muscle pain in my right shoulder blade so I'm going to let everyone know that we'll be having frozen pizza tonight. I started buying organic frozen foods because that way I feel slightly less guilty when I don't make a "fresh meal". They are individual pizzas, so everyone can make their own when they feel like it.

I think my shoulder might be hurting today because I did over 2 hours of driving yesterday. I went to Rhode Island to pick up my DS23 who wanted to come home for a few days to visit. His car is off the road, so he needed a ride up, and he'll need a ride home eventually, too. I told him that I'll take him home when I feel up to it, whether that be 2 days or 2 weeks. LOL He's fine with that. lol He lives with 2 other room mates (he has his own bedroom) and I know that he likes the break once in a while. He doesn't work (he's on disability) so it's not like he has to get back to a job or anything.

Well that's enough of my ramblings. lol I hope everyone is feeling OK today.
Hugs and Pixie Dust! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Yep that would do it for me! I have a rule not to drive more than 20 minutes away because my body just cant handle it. Either it triggers pain or migraines.

If you dont mind me asking does DS go to URI? I loved living in matunick and going to URI. Eventhough I worked full time while there, I have such found memories of those years. Unfortunately I had to transfer to RIC when DH1 got sick. For some reason I still feel like a uri grad

Does your DS have Fibro too? Maybe you mentioned his disability before and I missed it. As hard as it is for me to deal with my illness it was much harder to watch DD1 when she had health issues and we knew once she was old enough for surgery (4) she would be fine. You must be proud and worried all at the same time

Feel better soon!

 

[tiggspring]

Tigg I'm sorry for everything you've gone through, and I thank you for all your kind words.

Sea-Spray to you too. I'm sorry you are in so much pain. The ships do have wheelchairs. My memory is poor , but if I recall correctly, there is a limited number. You may want to call ahead of time to confirm this in case..I had done this years ago but my mother canceled in the end... Have you been on the Dream? We went in October and LOVED it. It was short as we are used to the Magic, but it is a GORGEOUS SHIP.. I have many pictures on FB if you are interested let me know.

Tigg, not sure if you have been on the Magic, but that is my ship...I was looking into the prices for the summer, but find them quite high.. I will hold out for an interline rate.

Earstou: Thank you, that was also explained. So many things can and do mimic each other huh.

Ok what is an Interline rate?