I must be doing better, I am restless and antsy to take off the sling permanently and work on being able to drive my new car. So far I have only been able to ride in it, I really like it. However, driving would be even better. I can do a bit more with my right arm, even more without the sling. Since I want to make sure I don’t mess up my arm, I continue to be confined by the sling. I think my big problem is lethargy. It often feels as if it is too much work to do things – putting on clothes and shoes for instance.
When Eddie is here it is easier; when I am by myself, I often feel all kattywampus. I have been wearing short sleeves to make things easier, as well as not climbing into a bra. Eddie is still helping me with a shower and getting dressed – yesterday we were at Uwajimaya for things we don’t find anywhere else. I usually push the basket, but this one had a list to the right and as we filled the basket, it got heavier and harder to steer. I had to ask Eddie to drive it.
He has remarked several times lately that I am back to my usual color. That’s because my whole right arm and the right side of my back were very technicolor from bruises. I couldn’t really see the extent, though I could see my arm on the front side. It was certainly contributing to the pain and discomfort, it is comfortable again. Doc Pierce was concerned I was anemic as a result, but I wasn’t after my rheumatologist did tests. This coming Thursday is my infusion day – I am hoping my next one in October I can drive myself. I miss my independence more and more as I improve.
I can’t say I have done much of interest this last week. I fixed up Eddie’s Kaplanian Report – he still doesn’t put spaces after commas or periods. However, the content is great and that is most important. He receives a lot of compliments and raves about it – I think he is very gratified.
We have gone to 80 degrees this week, now suddenly from 83 to 70 today. It will be in the 60’s this week – quite a lot of ups and downs. We have noticed the leaves beginning to turn in a few places – looks as if Fall is ready to come in any minute. Looking back, we did quite well with blueberries, figs and pears from our trees – the apple tree was full but they were pithy and not very good. There were apples constantly on the ground – they had a lot of trouble staying on the tree. I must admit, I didn’t really do much for any of them – I didn’t put any fertilizer sticks in the spring or water them when it was hot.
That’s about it – I will see the orthopedic surgeon in 2 weeks on September 23rd – I’m curious to know he has to say.
Gift of RA 
September 13, 2015 at 10:22 pm |
Sounds like, physically, you are doing much better–since you are getting antsy for your own wheels again!! Glad the technicolor bit is subsiding–might be okay on the movie screen, but not on the bod!
I just realized, it’s been almost a month since our last outing and your last email; I’m still coughing a little, and taking it easy at times, so maybe not an outing just yet, but you won’t catch anything from an email!
It has been chilly and damp today. Ugh. I hate to see the summer end!! Weather-wise, at least, it’s been a wonderful summer! I so enjoy not having to wear 5 layers of clothes just to keep moderately comfortable! Guess I should live in AZ, huh?! LOL
September 14, 2015 at 1:34 pm |
I’m pleased to hear you are doing better, it was difficult for a while. I still have to do most things left handed, now with a bit more help from the right hand. However, I am not the greatest southpaw, even after 7 weeks.