Carry on regardless.

[chronicallyfabulous]

Currently feeling a bit like I’m in the above carry on film. It’s not as good as the originals but it’s there 😂

The pain in my legs the last few days has been so bad that I’ve struggled to walk, been slowly hobbling around our flat like a penguin with a runny bum and protesting that ‘I’m fine, don’t worry’ to my partner.

Swear that I’m too independent for my own good sometimes and find it so hard to let my OH come home from work to help me with simple tasks so I ‘carry on regardless’.

I guess I want to feel like I’m doing my bit. Or maybe I’m just a bit of a tool. Who knows.

[Twinkle0411]

Hi there chronicallyfabulous I can totally sympathise with you and to top it off I have yet another sore throat that I get every couple of weeks and turns in to tonsillitis or a infection. I’m still awake with bad throat bad legs that are hurting so much and a migraine that I’ve had treatments in london for with no joys. But I still try to be independent and not get down but sometimes it’s hard. All I can say is keep strong your not alone and I’m sure we are not the only night owl tonight xxxx

[chronicallyfabulous in reply to Twinkle0411]

Thank you for your response at such a horrid time of the morning. The pain in my legs is driving me crazy as it even burns to touch the skin on them now. Feel like my own body is torturing me and I don’t know why :/

I really hope that you’re feeling better soon. It’s horrible feeling so poorly all the time.

Like you say, we just have to stay strong and keep going xxx

[Jackiejack123]

I feel the same , I push myself also but I don’t want to stop as I feel I won’t move again lol , it’s my legs that don’t work and my hands don’t feel if the belong to me all swollen and numb , going to c a chiropractor today . Who knows it might help 🤪x

[robpw in reply to Jackiejack123]

Do they specialise in fibromyalgia - cause I heard that if they don’t it can cause problems but hope all goes well with the chiropractor

[Jackiejack123 in reply to robpw]

Don’t know I will be asking that question. 👍

[chronicallyfabulous in reply to Jackiejack123]

Good luck today Jackiejack123

Please let us know how you got on, I'll be thinking of you x

[robpw]

I think we are all guilty of pushing ourselves - even though we know the consequences - still it’s not like the world stops and you want to feel like you fit in etc and you don’t want others to think your incapable of doings stuff etc

I understand the pain in the legs etc - especially bad this weekend with me having my back play up - you can cook an egg on the back ta that warm left leg especially is numb to the knees but the lower part feels as though someone’s constantly prodding it

Just wanted to say we all appreciate how you feel and your not alone

[chronicallyfabulous in reply to robpw]

Hi robpw

Thank you for responding. It's always a comfort to know you're not alone and that there are people who experience the same as you.

My legs are driving me insane. Every step I take it feels like someone is stabbing me in the calf or trying to remove my calf bone. It makes me not want to move but then I feel lazy even though I know how much pain I'm in. It's a catch 22 really.

I know what you mean, you want to try and be as involved in life as possible because it certainly doesn't slow down to wait for you, that's for sure.

Hope you're managing a pain free day.

Take care x

[Miss68]

Morning lovely, I’m so sorry that you’re struggling atm. My leg and back are agony and like you I’m currently hobbling like a penguin.

I appreciate you want to feel like you’re doing something but knowing you you have a tendency to overdo things hun. You have to let your oh help you or your going to be hurting yourself even more my dear friend. So stop being a tool hun!😘.

Please take care of yourself and lots of love and hugs to you angel xx🤗🤗

[chronicallyfabulous in reply to Miss68]

Oh you do make me smile Miss68 :')

I have been overdoing things, did a whole bunch of washing up, cooked tea for OH last night, then ended up being awake most of the night unable to get my legs comfortable. Grade 1 tool moment. I will try and take today in the slow lane.

I should be writing an assignment for college today - 1500 word essay on ethics in Healthcare and different ethical theories etc but instead, I'm going to get back into bed and read for a while I think. Maybe watch a film or something. Motivation is at zero currently.

You take care of yourself too please, my lovely friend xxxx

[aud01]

Hi

I feel that I am so independent as much as I try to everything myself I have to as well as my kids will help me out.....

hence why I Hoover like twice a week. Go shopping once a week to 14 days ..., and when I do go if I can't get a delivery then I get my son to meet me from bus so he can carry the bags .....

I walk so slow that my kids go mental .... I am good if I take my time so when I have my granddaughter to walk with she a perfect speed for me .... hahahah

Feel better soon xx

[chronicallyfabulous in reply to aud01]

Hello lovely

I’m the same as you. I walk so slowly but I always make it to where I’m trying to go, even if that’s just the sofa 😂

I hoover once a week, which writes me off with back pain.

OH does the shopping, I go for the walk if I can manage it, if not I stay home.

You find ways to cope when you live the life we do!

Chin up xx

[aud01 in reply to chronicallyfabulous]

Well I have a son at home so he hadn't for meeting me

With bags .... but I usually do online shopping .. and because my habits are the same I basically log in to my account and send same order lol ... but I do try my best to walk and get out the house..... I try and push myself but at times my kids say lazy and should do more ... I say well when if you can do something that doesn't t cause you pain then you do it . So I'm not away to kill myself to keep other people happy ......

Wishing you well xx

[chronicallyfabulous in reply to aud01]

I know what you mean, finding things that don’t cause you pain are hard to find!

X

[aud01 in reply to chronicallyfabulous]

My kids laugh that after I have a bath or a shower get dried and dry my hair that I am exhausted .. and they say you should feel relaxed I say well I need a lie down after it cos shattered and they really don't understand xx

[chronicallyfabulous in reply to aud01]

I get exactly what you’re saying. Once I have a bath I have to have a lie down and a sleep. Blow drying my hair leaves me in so much pain that I just don’t bother, I let it dry naturally now xx

[aud01 in reply to chronicallyfabulous]

I just avoid washing my hair or showers or baths for few days ..... it sounds bad but I find a wash down just as good ... and less energy .... xx

[chronicallyfabulous in reply to aud01]

I know what you’re saying. It doesn’t sound bad at all. Little victories are what matter xx