I slept well last night, and am feeling "almost normal" even though it seems like it's been so long since I felt "normal" that I am not sure what exactly that means. I went to my regular doctor yesterday for several reasons. 1: to renew my handicap sticker for my vehichle [done]. 2: to renew my prescription [done] 3: to discuss the swelling under my arm from the lymphodema [done] and 4: because I am developing a sinus infection - he gave me a prescription for anti-biotics [done].
I have learned my limits as far as my immunity is concerned. I went outside the other day to get my yard ready for winter. Mostly just putting yard ornaments in the shed, and taking a few plants indoors. I had my hand stool that Gary sawed the legs off of to use for gardening, so I could sit frequently because I was still feeling tired. But I did not forsee the problem with the exposure to whatever was blowing in the wind out there, and the next morning I awoke with a sinus headache.
Whatever was in the air I was breathing was irritating to my sinuses. So now I have to get this under control before it becomes a serious infection. This is a bit of a setback, because it means I have to be even more limited in my activities, and I felt I was being relatively cautious as it was.
Back to the drawing board, I guess! I have to become more creative about ways to amuse myself here in the shelter of my home. There are activities and events going on all around me that I want so badly to participate in, and yet, I have to bow out. This is a challenge for me to have to take care of myself without going nuts.
Love to all!
Mary
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