Not much to report on. I know I haven't posted much lately, but I've just been trying to live life as simply and happy as I can.
Brad, the dogs and I drove to Tucson for Easter and it was amazing. I didn't feel my greatest because I went into a week long flare before we left. There was only one day I had to put the brakes on bc I couldn't move from the bed after our Church service. I felt so beat. My legs were beyond swollen and oozy, as were my face and arms. Thank God I had my family.
Mama Debye set up an acupuncture appointment for me while I was down and it was so refreshing to have someone take time with you, address all of your concerns and to conduct effective treatment. I will be looking for one in Irvine this week! I think acupuncture will be able to support me physically as well as mentally. I will write more about this is a different post.
When we got back to CA, my skin seemed to do a turn around( minus the face). Brad even said how good my skin looks. I've started sweating some and for 3 nights I've slept through the night! Well except last night but I blame that on the hot weather coupled with the itchies.
So as we end month 5, this is what I'm taking and what I'm doing.
-Taking fish oil, msm, and zinc
-moisture withdrawal and limited shower/bath
-Cutting back on lots of fruit and sticking with a daily pear
-No Iced drinks. Warm or room temp only (from acupuncturist)
-simplifying my meals even more- tons of veggie soups and stews, stirfrys and small amount of animal protein during the day, usually at dinner, loads of lentils and beans, rice and sweet potato
With making these changes,I have noticed a decrease in the edema. Not completely but there is a difference.
Now on to ongoing symptoms:
-Insane insane (can I say it again?) insane deep to the bone itching. Sigh. This ones hard
- oozing. Mainly where I rub or scratch but it will be all over my arms and legs. Those heal fairly quickly however. My face hasn't healed in months. Frustrating and gross.
-edema. Nothing fun about it, especially when it stretches your already thin skin to its breaking point.
-general pain. Nerve pain, body aches, searing skin.
-hair thinning and loss. Eyebrows and scalp. Sigh
I'll post some picture updates when I jump on the computer (after I KO all this itching which is seriously driving me nuts! And a nap wouldn't hurt either)
Brandis
Psalms 27:14 - Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD
