Still dealing with the muscle/joint issues. To make a long story short, I put in a call to my NY doctor because the pain had become too much to handle. From what I told him about my symptoms in Thailand and now (muscles seizing up at night, extreme muscle pain in back and shoulders), he thought I had an electrolyte imbalance and that I should take electrolytes and magnesium malate.
Electrolytes and magnesium are on constant drink rotation here, and I do feel the slightest bit of relief, but it's still not very fun. Still having a hard time walking (ligament issues in knees), and I need help putting on my shirts because my rotator cuffs are not rotating so much, haha.
I did some yoga nidra today (complete relaxation), and it was nice to clear my mind although to be honest, I didn't feel much pain relief.
This is really hard. One minute I am trying to just be with what is, understanding that I can learn from this, that maybe it's my body's way of telling me to slow down and recuperate from my time in Thailand. And the next minute I'm angry and frustrated because six weeks ago I was going to the gym every day and now I need help putting my clothes on. And, you know, having just earned a yoga certificate, I would love to continue my practice, start teaching, etc. But alas, here I am, laying on my back.
I did use the down time to read a book yesterday, though. It was called This Beautiful Life. It was not uplifting at all, but a good, quick read from The NY Time's notables of 2011.
It's also pretty lame to feel so helpless, as we need to pack and start cleaning up this house, and I can't do much to help out. Can't walk the dog. Can't cook. Can't really do much of anything, so pretty awesome for Greg, huh?
We'd also planned on driving to Austria to see our friends and meet their new baby, but it doesn't look like it will happen.
So. Sigh.
It is what it is. And hopefully whatever 'it' is will be over and done with ASAP.
Electrolytes and magnesium are on constant drink rotation here, and I do feel the slightest bit of relief, but it's still not very fun. Still having a hard time walking (ligament issues in knees), and I need help putting on my shirts because my rotator cuffs are not rotating so much, haha.
I did some yoga nidra today (complete relaxation), and it was nice to clear my mind although to be honest, I didn't feel much pain relief.
This is really hard. One minute I am trying to just be with what is, understanding that I can learn from this, that maybe it's my body's way of telling me to slow down and recuperate from my time in Thailand. And the next minute I'm angry and frustrated because six weeks ago I was going to the gym every day and now I need help putting my clothes on. And, you know, having just earned a yoga certificate, I would love to continue my practice, start teaching, etc. But alas, here I am, laying on my back.
I did use the down time to read a book yesterday, though. It was called This Beautiful Life. It was not uplifting at all, but a good, quick read from The NY Time's notables of 2011.
It's also pretty lame to feel so helpless, as we need to pack and start cleaning up this house, and I can't do much to help out. Can't walk the dog. Can't cook. Can't really do much of anything, so pretty awesome for Greg, huh?
We'd also planned on driving to Austria to see our friends and meet their new baby, but it doesn't look like it will happen.
So. Sigh.
It is what it is. And hopefully whatever 'it' is will be over and done with ASAP.
Feel better Dice! Thinking of you! xoxo
ReplyDeleteHoping you feel better! I need yoou good and well so you can teach me some yoga!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. I so wish you were doing better - sending good vibes your way!
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