I have not been feeling great for a while so decided to diarise events so that I have a record of what is actually happening to me. Also this can be used as a record for my GP and those that need it including the DWP.
Woke up this morning swollen joints as normal. Steve passed me a mug of coffee. This was fine for a while until my hands started to ache so he took it back again and placed it on the floor. I wanted a drink of coffee again within a few seconds the mug was broke and coffee spilt over the carpet. Why? I can't grip things for long in my right hand when it swells and the pain is intolerable.
I have a care assessment on Tuesday afternoon so will see what that produces.
Finally had a response from the DWP today my care rate has been raised a little to Middle Rate care but only until October 2010 as the future of my conditions are uncertain.
Still waiting for scans at Gobowen to be undertaken and no news yet on that score.
So have no idea why I feel like I do.
Just trying to keep going as best I can at present. Hoping to go swimming tonight as my cough has eased up.
About Me
- Fee
- I used to work as a full time legal secretary was doing a part time law degree and a legal accounts course by correspondence. Now I help ladies recover from breast cancer surgery with Swimming After Surgery (SAS). I am currently writing a book to help other ladies through what I have been through which was not only a mastectomy but dealing with the sale of the former matrimonial home and actually signing the Transfer document the day after the major surgery in hospital. Two weeks later I got my Decree Absolute through and then my new life began. I have my own website http://swimming-after-surgery-sas.org.uk/ I have a wicked sense of humour and this was born out on my wedding day dance when Andy Williams "Can't take my eyes off you" morphed into "the Timewarp". My motto is there is no practice run at life this is it seize every opportunity you are given and make the most of what life throws at you otherwise life will pass you by. I am a member of Cancer Buddies Network http://www.cancerbuddiesnetwork.org/
I think it is a great idea to start this journal/diary. You will have your writings for future comparisons. It will also be good for your own state of mind. We all need some form of expression, and writing provides that for many of us.
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel better soon. Sometimes, we lose optimism, but stay strong within yourself. Now, I'm not a good one to give advice. I faltered so many times...still do.
It is called 'being human'.(smile)
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings with me. It takes a strong person to bare their lives to others.
Many blessings,
Mattie
Dear Mattie
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your words of encouragement.
Best wishes
Fee