Essays & General Comments 07-11-23 MUSCLE CHECKUP (November 23, 2007)
For the past couple of years I have been seeing an osteopath on a regular basis, to work on all the areas of my muscles that were lumpy and stressed. Trying to coax them back into life and help the guaifenesin treatment that I have been following. This latest flare started last Christmas and I have been poorly since then. Back in May-ish - I was making a bit of progress - muscle tone was picking up and felt brighter in the sunshine (yes - the sun did come out - for a week or so!).
Well she has been on maternity leave, so I had not seen her for 5 or 6 months and today was my first appointment now she's back. I was kind of hoping that the guaifenesin treatment would show some noticeable results after a gap like that.
Now, I knew I had been feeling very rough (had a few days in bed a couple of weeks ago - and my middle has that 'doughie' sort of texture), but I still hoped I had made SOME progress. Apparently I have lost loads of muscle texture in my arms (which had not been feeling too bad) and my legs - and feet (odd one that) - are pretty poor. It's a bit ironic - my yoga teacher has been working on building upper body strength for the past few weeks - and I have LOST muscle tone!!
She had a pretty good go over my legs, feet and a bit on my arms - it just feels like I am starting from scratch AGAIN. Now I feel like I have done 2 days serious hard digging in the garden and am absolutely wiped out. I am so tired I am dreaming of hot milk and bed already - It's the only warm, comfortable place lately.
So what's a girl to do? The doc gives me anything I ask for (within reason!) - I take my tablets - I eat the stuff that won't upset my tummy - my dear yoga teacher works on my weaknesses - my back guy conscientiously puts my back 'back' into place every 3 or 4 months - my ostio works on my 'lumps and bumps' - and - I get worse. The current government advice goes along the lines of (excuse the paraphrase) 'sit/lie down' and 'graduated ' exercise.
The dear old goat bought me my fav chocies - thanks huni.
And so how do I feel now ? My poor old legs - It's all so sore - CAN YOU HEAR ME ALI - you horrible person you - see you in 3 weeks!
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