Miss me?

It's been a very, very long time since I've posted. Sorry. Didn't have much new to report. Pain's about the same. Lumpies are about the same. My handle on my stress level varies -- some days I succeed at being all zen, and some days (like today) I smile while screaming inside, wishing I could just throw a Mr. Mackey fit: "You go to hell! You go to hell and you die!" It's been that kind of week. And this is on the Lyrica!

So, where to go from here? Well, I've been exploring the exercise route. My parents bought me Wii Fit for my birthday (which, incidentally, was the date of my last post), and I've really been sticking with it. (No one is more shocked than me.) I love that I can customize my workouts based on what I feel up to that day (today, I'm cramping pretty badly, so I stuck to yoga and the easier strength exercises). So far, I can run a mile (some days), do 100 jackknives (evil situps), and *finally* touch my toes (which I've not been able to do since I was a kid). The consistent exercise, whether vigorous or gentle, does seem to help the pain. I'm hoping once the weather cools off, I can talk my bf into walking with me on weekends. (I even bought a pair of teeny tiny walking shorts, to inspire him. :) If nothing else, maybe I'll finally get all buff before everything starts sagging.

Diet. Well, my attempts at controlling my sodium intake have done nada to reduce the bloating. (Also made it damned hard to eat anything besides cereal, yogurt, and steamed veggies; I've lost 5 lbs.) I talked to the doctor about it today; he's trying me on another pill, but says some women just bloat. I told him I understand that, but gaining 5.5 lbs in a single day is a bit uncomfortable. Going on Microgestin; neither of us can remember what pills we've tried in the past, so I'm hoping this isn't one that made me crazy.

Pain. My dad pestered me to ask the doctor for different pain medication. He (Dad) is concerned about the burn the heating pad has left on my back. Dr. gave me Ponstel, another NSAID. Says for some women, it works wonders. Hoping I am one of those women. Also told Dad I would look into getting a new heating pad. My other ones never left burns on me; maybe it's just this brand.

Other than that, not much new to report. Had my annual today; all is well. Somehow managed not to start my period in the middle of it, which is nice. (I do not recommend getting a pelvic exam while cramping, though...yeowch. Not even the Lyrica helped that.) Got my lump drained (not Evil Lump, just a garden-variety cyst) -- easiest lump I ever had. No pain, no bleeding; he couldn't even find the hole to stick the Band-Aid on. Wish they were all like that. I'm good to go for another year. Provided these pills don't make me crazy.

Here's hoping.