I would have taken up all the bed space had I been on my own
Ha, ha,
@SurreyGirl. I always say when my husband isn't here any night that I fully intend to take over the entire bed, thrashing every which way with total abandon. And every time I stick to sleeping at the edge of the bed and not even moving over to "his" side so it's still tucked in when morning arrives. Old habits die hard!
taking something like tylenol regularly interrupts that cycle.
Hi,
@gertie, I agree with you that being consistent might help, but I confess that the pain isn't consistent--worse in the morning which is when I generally take the Tylenol (cursing as I throw back those pills) but then things ease up as the day goes by. But, never fear, if the pain were to get worse I would definitely consider taking more. Thanks for checking in!
It's pouring rain and 35 degrees
Ugh,
@mainegirl1, on a day like you're describing it's a major accomplishment just to drag ourselves out of bed! No way would I want to drive anywhere, no matter how virtuous going to a pool might sound. I think hunkering down--fireplace definitely would get some use--and doing basically nothing would be my course of action. Sorry you're hurting, and is the neck pain something new? I generally get a "neck ache" when I've either slept funny or been bending my head too far down for a long period of time (one of the many reasons I don't do any handwork anymore, in addition to my eyesight not being great for close up work). Hope you are feeling better today!
Thanks for the good wishes,
@Elf1 I think (she said to herself positively) I am feeling a bit better this morning and that maybe my good behavior is paying off. Still a bit stiff and achy, especially in my left knee, but not the sort of "ouch--oh, that hurts" pain I was having at the end of last week.
I have to admit I don’t like Tylenol and I don’t think it helps me.
It's funny,
@ceezee, but before hip surgery I had no use for Tylenol either. I would occasionally take aspirin or even an Aleve but I always felt Tylenol was kind of a "wimpy", do nothing medication. Since hip surgeries, however, I have more appreciation for it and I do find it helps ease discomfort. But, I agree, if there is something that works better, go for it! And I am not a big Brussel sprouts fan (although my husband adores them). I will have to try roasting them maybe--usually I just steam 'em and then add butter and salt and pepper. The idea of roasting them with a bit of parmesan sounds good. I don't hate Brussel sprouts but I don't "feel the love" exactly and would far prefer broccoli or green beans.
You will continue to improve as long as you listen to your body.
You are just so darn sensible,
@Calgal I know you're right but a lot of the time I just argue with my body, feeling like it's just not pulling its weight and being cranky for no good reason. But, when the aching and pain doesn't ebb from the "pep talk" I have given, I do try to pull back a bit. I know this is just a temporary setback and I really am in this for the long haul. And my Pilates classes start this week! I will be sensible and not do anything that will stress out these crabby, aging muscles. But it always feels good to stretch and push it a little bit. The key is finding the right balance, something I suspect we all struggle with from time to time.
I am feeling pretty good this morning, still the residual knee pain and aching on my left inner thigh, but not as bad as last week. And it's been a busy day so far. My son had three of his wisdom teeth removed this morning and it was "mom to the rescue" as they changed the appointment time and his original ride wasn't able to meet the new schedule so I stepped in. Poor baby--he threw up on the way home (thank goodness I keep barf bags in the car!) and then when we got home. But I've settled him into bed and he's sleeping now. I've been tiptoeing around, hoping he'll get in a good long sleep before waking up, his jaw aching and groaning with the need for some medication. So, still haven't done my PT exercises yet but maybe later today.