May 5th, Smiling Through The Pain

 

This was me a few days ago… Smiling through the pain. Just in case anyone wonders why I am not smiling all the time, this is one reason. ‘Fibromyalgia’ flare up, nerve spasms, full body pains, and even the drop in temperature did something to me that day.

I have said for a long time, like a broken record, that I’m always feeling cold, and my body pains get worse when it’s hot, however I like the warmer temperatures and I prefer ice packs to help calm my nerves or aches and pains down… Oh my, that’s a lot.

I feel like I was in such a habit over the last few years to state what was mentioned above, and my declining health distracted me. Honestly, I do best around the temperature of 72-75 degrees. These past few months my body has been experiencing a lot of change, and I feel that whatever undiagnosed element is happening inside of my body, is beginning to show itself.

I finally have an appointment to see a rheumatologist. Hopeful for answers so I can better know how to take care of myself, and let the pain management doctor know so we can better help ease my chronic aches and degenerative conditions.