Tis' the Season

Okay I know that last time I posted I promised that I would post on a more regular basis.  Unfortunately, life happens and while I try my hardest to keep up with my entries, it sometimes just isn’t feasible.  But enough about that…

I sit before you wrapped in blankets, doped up on Nyquil, ibuprofen & reek of Vick’s VapoRub & Halls cough drops.  The good news is that I have managed to sweat off my fever not once but twice today and I’m hoping the worst of it is over.  I’ve managed to go through close to a box of Kleenex myself - there is nothing more frustrating than blowing your nose and nothing comes out.  Although not being able to breathe through your nose can be incredibly irritating too, especially when trying to eat!  I know, I know, tis’ the season.  The one downside it seems is that I am more susceptible to germs and it seems to hit me a bit harder and stay with me a bit longer - Gotta love a low white count :) Things could be way worse I know I just can’t allow myself to slow down, especially now!

On the school front I am approaching the final stretch of the semester.  So far the only class giving me grief is Physics.  I am beginning to feel like it is taking over my life – its all I do it seems.  My other classes are going well so that makes things a bit more bearable.  Next week is the start of my last round of exams before finals so I’m hoping to finish strong.  Another huge detail adding a major amount of stress to my life is the fact that I have begun my application for nursing school, which is due in January.  My fate will then be decided by March and if accepted, I would begin next fall.  It’s a pretty big deal as I have been working my butt off the last two years to get the grades to become a major contender.  UWM is an EXTREMELY competitive program and only 56 applicants are accepted out of a pool of over 160.  I definitely have my work cut out for me!  At this point in my life I have never wanted something so badly and I just feel like this is my only shot – there is no room for error… hence the added stress.    

On the health front, aside from my current situation, things have been alright.  My fatigue has prevailed the last few weeks and it has been difficult to stay awake past 8:30pm.  Quite the change of events from a few weeks ago when insomnia was my friend.  I have yet to schedule make my lab appointment to get my blood work checked – getting there has been a problem with my schedule. My tailbone pain is still pretty persistent and I’m starting to notice my numbness coming back in my arm & hands.   My neck pain seems to be bothering me more and gets agitated doing the day to day things such as brushing my hair or turning my head. The pain in the lumbar region of my back continues to be a pest BUT my muscle weakness hasn’t gotten any worse – so that’s good.  The blood work will show my muscle enzyme levels and let us know how I need to be treating the myositis at this point; it will also show if my immune system is turned on and my Lupus is active. 

Other than that, not too much has been going on.  Ed and I continued our tradition of going to Splatterhaus over Halloween weekend.  We went with our friends Brad & Stephanie and once again, it was terrifying!  These days, we are just gearing up for the end of the semester and getting ready for the holidays.  Can you believe that Thanksgiving is a couple weeks away?!?!  CRAZY!  

So there you have it – I know, I lead such an exciting life!  Fingers crossed that the next few weeks run smoothly and there are minimal hiccups.  As always, if you have feedback as it pertains to me, this blog, or Lupus in general, please post a comment. 

Till next time…