Showing posts with label tendinitus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tendinitus. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Naughty Medication

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. It's been a fun week of a whole lot of not sleep. One of my medications is excellent at producing insomnia and unusual dreams. Isn't it fantastic? I don't think I've had one decent nights sleep in a week or so. Unfortunately it makes waking up to get Stephanie ready for school a pain. There is never enough sleep, yet when it is bedtime I'm not tired. ::sigh::

After doing much research, I've come to realize it is a reaction to Diclofenac. Apparently this is one of those rare side effects, 1% to 10% of people reported having these side effects. Last week I had a giant headache, which the Pharmacist told me, Diclofenac would take care of it. Nope, it's a side effect of the Cyclobenzapr and Diclofenac. However, I can take a dose of Tylenol as needed if the headache does come back. That is great to know. I wonder if Tylenol PM will work for the insomnia? One can only hope.



All of this insomnia has not affected spinning or knitting. I'm almost finished plying a five ounce Superwash Merino braid from Cloudlover called Meadow. It's turning out rather nicely. It barber poles a lot in the single, but when it's plied you don't notice it as much. Fiber Lady has become my source for bamboo roving. It's really some neat stuff. I spun up some of her Hibiscus colorway over the weekend as well as some Creatively Dyed Seawool in Iris. Uncle Glen's socks are coming along rather well. I put the cuff on a large circular needle, this way I can use the Magic Loop technique. It leaves me free to begin the next sock with DPNs (Working toe up socks). Depending on what kind of dress code Walmart has will determine what color yarn I will be spinning for a cowl and headband for my sister. She is a cake decorator for them, and is constantly in the freezers. Laurie is also one of many people that are always cold. She picked up that trait from our mother.

Have a good week!

Friday, July 30, 2010

Da Ouchie

About two weeks ago I did something to injure my left shoulder/arm. It's still in a lot of pain. Today I went to the doctor's office. She says that I've got bilateral tendinitis and will need to come back for steroid injections for both shoulders. This afternoon (30 minutes) Dr. A will be injecting. Now, I have had these injections before in my feet. OMG! I'd rather saw the toe off than have that ever injected again. Toes and feet are sensitive, which is why I'm hoping this will not hurt as badly. However, the nurse/office assistant said it hurts! Joy of joys.
For the next few weeks I will not be able to spin. ::cries:: In the mean time there will be lots of knitting and television.

The only really good thing to come of it is a break from the day job. They hold a policy that says if an off work injury requires restrictions the employee cannot come back to work. It may just be a "CYA" thing for the company. I'll be praying for some short term disability to come my way.

Any good movies you could suggest for my durning the day marathon?
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