Step 1: Set up a book blog- type up lots of posts, reviews, and make sure to comment frequently on other blogs. Read lots of books- use your wrist a lot.
Step 2: Continue to do this for two years.
Step 3: Congrats! You made it to your 2nd blogiversary. Here's your present:
You may have noticed I've been a bit slow to respond to comments, comment back, or, you know, do my usual thing (post, visit other blogs, etc.). Well, blogging has broken me for a bit.
I noticed about two weeks ago my left arm felt crappier than usual (usually it's painful, but manageably painful [for me]). I thought it was related to my usual array of symptoms, so I prepared a berating speech for my pain management doctor. My pain management doctor said then that it was likely not in his area of expertise (he said since I came in for abdominal pain and fibromyalgia, that's not his problem), so I was sent to my primary care doctor, having been a bit freaked out by my pain doctor (or maybe not a doctor- it's hard to tell these days). My conversation with my pain doctor went a bit like this:
Pain Dr.: You should see your primary care doctor- why didn't you see her before?
Me: Erm... You're a "pain" specialist, right?
PD: Did you notice your arm is cold?
Me: No... it is? *Suddenly notices left arm is much bluer than my right.*
PD: Go see your primary care doctor, or go to the ER.
Me: *Begins to internally freak out.*
PD: Okay, I refilled your prescriptions. Go see a doctor. *Gives a concerned look to my left arm. Exits scene dramatically while soap opera hospital music plays in the background.*
Me: (to self) Did that just happen?
Luckily, my primary care doctor was easy to get into, and she thinks I either have a pinched nerve, carpal tunnel, and my Raynaud's is causing my Smurf coloration, or I have something wrong with my spine (which wouldn't be the first time, but...). So for now, I'll be blogging less (due to having to wear a medieval knight's gauntlet on my wrist all the time) and trying to keep up with my normal tasks as much as possible. If you've noticed I haven't been around as much, that's why.
Happy Reading (and Take It Easy With the Blogging)!
Ack! Horrible! Poor you! I am glad it's nothing more serious, but I'm so sorry you're in pain and wearing a brace. Sending good wishes for a fast recovery!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenny! I'm glad it isn't anything more serious either- that pain management doctor had me worried.
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~Litha Nelle
Oh no! I hope your wrist feels better soon! I've actually been thinking about getting one of those wrist rest things that you put by your keyboard that reduces the strain on your wrists while typing because I've been having a little pain in my hands and fingers. Anyway, get well soon!
ReplyDeleteLaura @BlueEyeBooks
I had planned to get one, too, but my wrist went out before I did. I think they say to stop and stretch your hands/wrist every once in a while to keep the carpal tunnel collapse at bay, but I'm not sure if it actually works.
DeleteThanks for stopping by and showing concern, Laura!
~Litha Nelle
I hope everything sorts itself out quickly!
ReplyDeleteMe too, La La! It would be nice not to be using (and likely overusing) my right hand and arm!
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~Litha Nelle
I feel for you! I have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, which periodically flares up. I've taken measures to try and avoid it from flaring up too often--but there's only so much one can do. I'm not at the point where I need surgery fortunately. I'd like to avoid that. I hope you are able to get relief soon!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to say what I have right now, but the wrist brace does help some, so maybe I have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome too? At this point, it seems like every year I gather a new diagnosis to add to my medical rap sheet. That's good that you'll be able to avoid surgery (thus far)- in my experience, it irritates more than it helps some things.
DeleteThanks for stopping by and sharing your well wishes, Wendy!
~Litha Nelle