Last night...

If I could have ran away, I would have. Of course, only on the condition that I could leave my pain behind. I didn't sleep well at all and I was absolutely miserable. Every damn muscle in my body hurt and I couldn't find a comfortable position. It was a long night and none of my meds were even scratching the surface of my pain. A night like last, well, I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.

Btw, I've been asked to participate in a pain study for Fibromyalgia patients. Apparently, I'm going to be one of a few guinea pigs for some new machine. All I know is not to wear lotion and I heard something about suction cups!?!? I guess I should have asked more questions, but I really trust my PCP and he says there is no risk involved. So, next Wednesday I'll find out what's going on. I'll have to miss swimming, but I guess that is the only day they were taking appointments for this trial run.

Speaking of swimming, I am finishing up my Conditioning class tomorrow and next week I'm back in the Arthritis and Injury class. The Conditioning class, even modified, is kicking my butt. I decided it might be best to really scale back and get in the A/I class again. The focus is more about stretching and pain relief, which is what I really need right now.

On another topic, I still haven't received a response on my Social Security Disability review. I did, however, get an award letter today for prescription benefit discounts. That was good news, but not the news I really wanted to hear. I don't know which was/is worse, the initial application for SSD or this review process? I do know one thing for sure, there is a TON of paperwork and it's extremely stressful. I hope to hear something sooner then later because this waiting is driving me nuts.