Trying to stay upbeat and realistic in the face of Systemic Lupus Erythematosis and optimistic about a new treatment. Time to get healthy!
Thursday, June 14, 2012
1 week after #5 or "Vertigo - the amusement ride!"
So, the vertigo has not abated. At times I can be sitting still in a chair or in bed and I KNOW I'm not moving, but the world seems to tilt and then I have to hold onto something. When I sit up in bed I have to wait until my head stops spinning - such a strange sensation. To deal with the vertigo and nausea, more meds.
...sigh...
Along with the vertigo, I have extreme fatigue as well. How to describe it? Hmmmm...well, if I were in prime condition, able to run marathons - I would call that "ENERGY LEVEL 10" - EL-10 for short. To be able to go to work and do what I need to do there I need at least EL-6 preferably 7. Right now I feel like I am at EL-2 or 3. I can get to and from the bathroom when I need to and I've even been able to shower every day. Fixing my hair and applying make up are out of the question because of the effort it takes me to lift my arms. To brush my teeth I lean on the sink and let the Sonic care toothbrush do most the work.
Good things to think about today - I am in no pain! That is worth sooo very much!
So far today - no nausea or headache! Bonus - I still don't have much of an appetite, either.
One day at a time...
