Monday, January 13, 2014

My night, hidden sugars

Well, that was a rough night! Rough morning, too. I will not take for granted the simple pleasure of feeling WELL again!

I'm still very dizzy, my vision is kind of blurry and I can still hear my heart loud and clear (and my pulse is definitely elevated.) I can stand for about a minute, but it becomes overwhelming fast - my pulse rate goes up, get dizzier, and I have to sit down (been doing a lot of weird sitting down on the floor or stairs or wherever I happen to be!). 

I feel so weak and helpless. The poor dog is getting ignored pretty hard :( it's been almost 5 years since I've been sick enough to need meds/help. And Chris isn't here, so those trips up and down stairs to care for the dog or get some food seem reallllllly overwhelming. I need a shower desperately, too, but can't risk falling down in there...

Yikes. Can't wait for the antibiotics to work!!!

I feel a new empathy for those who struggle with illness or disabilities. I've never been so completely unable to use my body... Like I said, won't take it for granted again.

So, looks like another day down the toilet... And just so my post isn't ALL doom and gloom, thought I'd share this article on nutrition:


Just more reasons that eating whole foods, prepared yourself, is best. Even grabbing a smoothie on the go is not a great idea (though they seem healthy.)

Peace and Light (and I wish everyone good health!!!!)

5 comments:

  1. So sorry Chris isn't there to take care of you. Get plenty of rest and feel better soon!

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  2. Yikes! Can a neighbor or someone take the dog for a day or two? :( Hope things get better VERY soon...and if you are still dizzy tomorrow, get back to the Urgent Care. Please.

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  3. Aw Jeanette, I'm sorry you are so sick. It will pass girl, just rest, rest, rest, and drink lots of fluids! Where is that roommate of yalls? Can he take Koda for a walk perhaps?

    Thanks for the article...I do admit to drinking some of those items, but I usually water them down really well. Except for the Vita Coco...I drink that exact one sometimes after tuff hikes, but I don't feel the least bit guilty after having hiked for 7 or so hours...ha! My body needs the electrolytes and it has more potassium than 2 bananas! Still a good list ;)

    Please take care of yourself girl!

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  4. If I lived closer, I'd puppy sit Koda for ya! Feel better soon.

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  5. Wishing you better health soon. I'm sure you wish this too - preferably today not tomorrow!

    Seriously sending get well wishes

    All the best Jan

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