Leg Pain....like a dang on Tooth Ache!!!!!

My legs (both of them).....were hurting like a Dang On Tooth Ache today.....All Day too.
But funny thing was.....it was ONLY my KNEES that hurt (still do as I type this).

You would have thought it was going to Rain Or something......yeah, I know....it's suppose to be an Old Wives Tale, but let me tell ya.....IT'S TRUE!!!

No matter what I did to sooth the pain.....IT WAS THERE, and more intense with each try.
Finally, I decided to just get right up and go outside and do something.....maybe THAT would take the pain away.....I mean, NOTHING ELSE WORKED.

I tried to get a little work done in the yard....to take my mind off of the Pain, and it DID help some.....but not all the way, but SOME was better than NONE.


Tomm. promises to be an even better Day than Today.....so, I guess I will try it out again (working in the yard) just in case the Pain tries to make a second appearance.

Oh, and btw.....the Pain Meds. only took about 75% of the Pain Away......go figure.

Have you Ever Noticed.......

Have you Ever Noticed, while Suffering with a Chronic Illness (Or a Short Term one as well).....that while having an "episode", all the sudden....your body starts to React to the Pain/Discomfort....before you Even Realized it Yourself.....???!!!

AMAZING RIGHT....

Well the other day, while sitting on the edge of my bed (not sure what I was doing in the meantime)......my leg started Rocking and I began Humming.
THIS is the very things that I will start to do when Sarky is "raising up" on me.

It actually startled me when it happened.....because I wasn't aware that Sarky was even there at the time....I must have been in Deep Thought to NOT Notice Sarky let me tell ya....and when I realized I was doing it for That Reason, I said to myself....."Wowwww, it is like clock work that these motions will react to the Pain....letting me know, in an indirect way....that once again, Sarky is demanding My attention".

Had My Visit Today

I had my doctors visits Today.....and it didn't go TOTALLY as planned, but I was able to get a few things Said.

It didn't go as planned because upon NOT taking my meds.....I became too ill to get out all the things I wanted to discuss with him......I mean, I was in sooooo much pain...it had me confused.
I was soooooooo weak, I thought I was going to pass out.....and it is a good thing my husband was with me, because for the amount of time I had to wait to see him....if I'd been by myself, I think I would have deff. been on the floor when he finally came in the room.
I basically used my husband as my "Cane".....I walked soo far up against the Wall on my way to the exam room....and then used my husband (& the doctor) to get up on the exam table.....it was awful.

He asked me why I was in soo much discomfort....and I told him that I hadn't taken my meds yet for the Day (which was MY Plan....but it backfired on me because I was too weak & in pain to talk).
I told him the reason why I didn't take them, it is so he could see how I am WITHOUT my meds. on a daily basis.....I also said that whenever I visit with him.....I never get the chance to Or forget to...tell him what had been going on the Previous Months.
So, while I was trying to talk....he was jotting down what I was saying......I was explaining to him what my symptoms were.

He seemed concerned....but at the same time, when I told him what meds. I refused to take for the morn. (the Vicoden), he had the nerve to tell me that the Pain & Discomfort that I was having, was probably due to me being on the Pain Meds. for soo long........"WHAT, ARE YOU SERIOUS"!!!

I told him that NO, it wasn't because of that....and that from DAY ONE, I have had these Symptoms WITHOUT even being on ANY Pain Meds.
I didn't start taking Pain Meds. until I came to see him.....and that was a little over a yr. ago.

I was in Pain & Furious at that same time.

He then tried to blame my Pain in My knees on My weight.......AGAIN, I have had the Knee Pain since DAY ONE as well.....the Weight Gain may be making the pain worse, but the Pain was Deff. there before I got Heavy......I PROMISE YOU THAT.
And btw, the Weight Gain is from the other meds. I'm on for the Idio Pathic Angioadema (from my PCP).

He decided to take Blood Work (to check my ACE Levels), YAYYYYYY....because he seems to think that Other Things may be going on with me besides the Sarky (just great)......he mentioned, Lupus & Fibormyalgia.....along with some other things that I can't remember.
I WAS FLOORED.....I mean, My Mother DID mention to me before about possibly having the Fibormyalgia.....but I didn't think it was That, I just thought that Sarky was really doing a number on me.

Well, I am praying like crazy that the ACE Levels prove that I am indeed having Sarky symptoms.....but than again, I have been told by other Sarky Sufferers...that even if you are having Full Blown Sarky symptoms....Your ACE Levels might not show it as so.....so the prayers have been flowing All Day Long (I am even asking EVERYONE I speak to, to say a prayer for me for it as well)......I NEED THESE RESULTS TO BE POSITIVE!!!!.....just to prove that what I am experiencing is indeed the TRUTH....and not a LIE......AND NOT FROM THE MEDS. I'M ON.
Btw, I think this is the FIRST TIME that I've had my ACE Levels checked....for real.

He also wants me to have xrays of my hips & knees.....because I told him that my knees have been Giving Out on me and I have been needing to use my Cane for Support (I also need the Cane for when I wake up in the Morning & when I am on my feet for too long in the Day...because My Feet hurt like CRAZY).

So, GOD Willing....I plan to go up to the Hosp. on Wed. Morning and have the Xrays done.
I don't know what they will find, because I've had CAT Scans done on them.....and other Diagnostic Exams, and they All showed NOTHING.....except that I have Arthritis throughout my body and mainly my left knee......WELL I COULD HAVE TOLD YA THAT.

I am grateful that my doctor ordered these tests, and I think by me going in today WITHOUT my meds. in me.....played a Huge Part in getting some well needed attention.

As he was about to take an important call.....I squeezed In that I wanted the documents of my Blog to be kept in my File, and he said that he would do that.....and he did.....but I also asked that when he had the time, could he PLZ take a look at them....and possibly come to my Blog also, and he said that he would......but I have a feeling that he won't (maybe because of time restraints)......but I still prayed that he would.

Overall, I think the visit went as well as it could considering the condition I was in.....and the fact that I had my husband there to "back me up", was a Plus (thank you Babe....wink).

He wants to see me again in two weeks for a follow up.....so GOD Willing, I will be at THAT Appt. as well.

Oh Shoot.....I forgot to mention that he had a HUGE FIT about me being on the Vicodine for soo long......uummm, hellooooo....you were giving me the NEW Scripts EVERY time I came to see you every 3 months......where do you think the meds were going......If you thought that I shouldn't have been on them, why were you giving me the New Scripts in the first place.....and why would I need the New Scripts AGAIN in 3 months if I wasn't suppose to be taking them like I was.
And besides....the Anti-inflammatory Meds. He was giving me before.....DIDN'T WORK....None of Them.
So he wrote out a script for a New One.....it is called Meloxicam 15 mg.....I will see how they work for me.....although I am a bit worried, because the side effects are One to be Highly Concerned about.....Whoa!!!!
But I will take them for two weeks and see what happens.

I regret not having This conversation with my doctor a long time ago (well I did when I first came back to see him Last Yr.....but I guess with All his patients to attend to Or All their different concerns, MY Illness was not remembered...and I can understand That).....but from Now On, I am going to be ON IT....it may take my visit just a little bit longer.....but I will TRY to get Any New thing in, and also tell him what has taken place since Our Last Visit......GOOD, BAD Or INDIFFERENT!!!!!!

It is up to ME to keep him updated the Right Way.....and it is up to Him, to LOG IN the Correct "happenings" with my case.......SO I BLAME THE BOTH OF US, We deff. should have been on Our Game better than We have been.



Until next time.....

I have been Very Busy lately......sorry!!! (again)

I think I might have mentioned that I would be MIA for a bit (Missing In Action) and that I would TRY to post at least Once a Week on here.....but things have been soo busy around here and I haven't found the time to do so.....my apologies to you All who come here to read what I have to say!!!!


I have been busy with the Grands, my daughters health (which GOD Willing she will be rid of that dang Gallbladder soon)....and of course, My Patio that I'm attempting to build.

I am at the End Stages of the Patio, and so soon as IT is done....I will be able to post more.

It is doing a number on my body too.....even the slightest of work that I do, really shows at the end of the Day....Whew!!!
I am grateful for my Meds. though....without them I don't know what I'd do (NOT do the Patio that's for sure).

Sarky it showing me New Things these past few Months.....like, Swelling of the Fingers (haven't seen That since a few yrs. back), My Face is getting terrible looking....the acne I get is horrible.

In the past, I would get a pimple Or two on my face....but NOW, it is like High School all over again....and on top of That, it is leaving marks on my face like you wouldn't believe.

Now the reason why I blame Sarky is this......I've ALWAYS messed with my pimples, and it NEVER turned my face like this before.....My face literally looks like I have patches of Dark Skin placed in certain places.....I can't remember EVER having an issue like This before, so it has to be Sarky......RIGHT!!!??

I think my doctor may want to send me to a Dermatologist....and I'm cool with that, because SOMETHING Needs to be done....I can not go on with Life looking like this.

Another New Thing (well not soo New.....but it has been a while since the last time I've had it) is me being Tired a lot more now.....I haven't had that feeling in a long time.


On another Topic......

I typed out a few posts from This Blog, so that I can share them with my doctor tomm.....and I pray that He DOES take the time out and actually look them over.
I go to visit him every 3 months....but we just discuss how I am feeling NOW, Or the past few days prior to me coming to see Him.......We NEVER talk about how I've been the past few months (the months prior to that Days visit)....and He NEEDS TO KNOW what's been going on with me, I mean...HE IS my doctor....isn't He.

And I plan on NOT taking my morning Meds.....just so he can actually see what my day would be like without them.....and it will not be a pretty picture I tell ya that much.
I just need for him to know what I go through on a daily basis with this Sarky.....and I also want to make it clear of what I am being treated for.....is it for Sarky....Or for Arthritis!!!!........it NEEDS TO BE established NOW.
And I would like it if He would KEEP my "transcripts" of this Blog, inside of my File as well.....I want it documented.

Anywho, I will keep you updated on things....as they develop.


Until next time......stay Healthy & Safe!!!....and THANKS for taking the time to read my Blog!!!

Naimah (aka Allana)

I FEEL LIKE CRAP!!!!!!

Not feeling too well right now, and not too sure Why......I don't think it is because I hadn't taken my meds. as yet, because it is not time to (I have like a half hour left).....but for some reason, I am feeling Real Weak, like I just am not myself.

As I was doing the dishes, I thought for sure I was going to faint....I didn't say anything to anyone, I just waiting it out to see how I was going to feel in a few.
But now I am upstairs, and I ate something and I took my Eve. Meds. (about 20 mins. too soon)...but I still feel like Crap.
Maybe if I lay down some, it will go away.....not sure, but I am praying I will feel better.

I have a doctors appt. tomm. morning, so if I am STILL feeling the same way....at least I will be There and He can asses me.

I really don't understand it, I was fine earlier......I was even out in the Yard trying to do a little work on the Patio I'm trying to build......maybe I did too much, but how could that be....I didn't do any more than any other time......what is going on.

Maybe it has to do with my Peri Menopause......who knows, but I know for sure......I AM NOT MYSELF RIGHT NOW!!!!

I have the Normal Aches & Pains in the Joints, but I also feel Very Weak & without Energy.....you know, like when you are coming down with something.....like the Flu, Oh Wait.....it probably IS Sarky, just trying to turn the tables a little.....you know, throwing me a "curve ball"....."shaking things up a bit"....well if so, than I would have appreciated a little warning beforehand.....I mean, don't I deserve at least THAT Much Sarky!!!??

I know it sounds like I am trying to make "light of this", but I really do feel like Crap.....and it is NOT the Normal Crap, it is a totally different Crap.




Naimah (feeling like CRAP)