I just wanted to send a thank you message to all the kind people whom have sent me private messages asking how I am and offering me their caring , positive wishes over the last few weeks during my absence from the forum .
I am sorry that I haven't been able to answer you all personally , but my symptoms are making it difficult for me to do so , so I hope this message to everybody will let you know I have received your messages , what is going on and how much I appreciate your support .
I'm coming through a pretty severe viral infection , which could not have come at a worse time , when my immunity was already very low after the UTI and Cellulitis I had before Christmas.
As you may know , I have Ehlers Danlos , Fibromyalgia and Cardiac Issues on top of the GCA / PMR , so the constant coughing and sickness have taken quite a nasty toll on my system as a whole , regularly disjointing my ribs and jaw , causing a virtually constant level of full body pain , migraines, dizziness and visual disturbances and generally increasing the symptoms of my Chronic Conditions as a whole.
I'm at an all time low , probably lower than I felt when first hit with GCA or Tachycardia , relying on my body supports , braces , bed rest , and assistance from the family to keep me moving to prevent any other circulatory issues until this current issue passes.
To protect myself emotionally , I'm living from day to day on Autopilot , just going through the motions and trying not to think too much about how bad this is all making me feel . Just holding on to that tiny glimpse of Hope , as we have all sometimes had to do, that this too will pass and I can start back on the road to recovery and be my old self again.
It's feeling like a steep road to climb on this occasion though , so that's why the kind words and support have meant so much to me , and , why I wanted to give you my deepest thanks . Seeing the odd message from my forum friends is reminding me that I'm still connected to the world , and your fond wishes and positive thoughts have often soothed the pain just at the right moment , even if just for a little while, you have all helped make me feel a bit more human again. That really was a very precious gift for you to give me.
Thank you all , and please keep safe and well , hugs , Aunty Bee xxx
A big thank you to all pmr sufferers who have supported me.
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A holiday with PMR?
