I've been told that I should blog right now! While I am hopped up on medication. I think it's because I confessed through a series of Facebook posts about my recent trip to the doctor's office for my neck and hip. I originally went for another cortisone shot in the bursa sac of my left hip, and while there, decided to mention my neck problems. No, not my husband--a real pain in my neck. No, wait, that's still not coming out right. Oh well, I ended up trying to explain to my doctor just what was going on, and he then had some X-rays taken.
It seems that one or two of the vertebrae in my neck aren't turning correctly, basically, one is stuck, and also, there is some deterioration. So long story short, he put me on a few weeks of physical therapy and on a decreasing dose of Prednisone. 8 days worth of crazy. That's what I'm calling it. 8 days of very odd things going on in my head and body. For example — the first thing I noticed on day one was that my mind was racing a mile a minute. I couldn't contain my thoughts; they wanted to leap right out of my mouth! Another was hot sweats, and yet another was an increased appetite. And remember, I eat low carb! That first day almost did me in. I only slept for 4 hours those next two nights. I had a very clean house, though, and I practiced NOT talking! Also, I noticed something else, and I highly doubt it's in any warning label that goes along with the meds I was on--I had an increased hypersensitivity to smell. Body odor smells in department stores and especially in elevators. I thought a couple of times I just might lose my lunch. I also dealt with a very upset stomach, wondering at times if I needed to make a run for the restroom. I was nauseous and queasy after every dose. And to top it all off, in the evenings, my skin itched!
Yes, those first 4 days of meds were taking their toll on me. I was afraid to talk on the phone, meet friends for lunch, go on Facebook, and do lots of other interactive activities. I lived in fear for several days. I started to decrease the meds today, and I feel so much better. I even dozed for 10 minutes in my recliner! It's a miracle. However, I can still smell the smells. Some retail stores have just lost my business forever. I hit the internet for my shopping pleasure today--who knows what will show up in the mail while I'm out of town next week. It'll be like Christmas! Surprise!
So, this evening, I sit here on my laptop, writing away and sharing this crazy 8-day experience of mine. I'll be boarding a plane in a couple of days, and I'm thanking God it'll be my last day of meds. Hopefully, I won't be able to smell so strongly on that plane, hopefully I'll actually sleep in the hotel, and hopefully I'll be able to keep my mouth shut around others. Yes, this has been a very crazy 8 days.
So, on the dare of some friends, I'm writing this little blog. Hopped up, crazy, attention veering off in every direction, mind wandering, sleep-deprived, and very hungry. However, now that I'm thinking about it--my neck does feel better!
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