Hump Day of the Health Week From Hell

So I have made it through one hurdle. Monday’s dental work. The dentist filled one cavity and then took out six old silver/mercury filings and replaced them. I was in the chair for an hour and forty-five minutes! The dentist and assistant could not believe how well I did. I was like Please, I have chronic pain, this is a walk in the park.

And really it wasn’t too bad. The novacaine shots hurt the most and then at around 9 p.m. that night when everything completely wore off the pain was pretty bad but I just took 3 expired (not recommended, kids!) ibuprofin and that relieved it. Yesterday I laid low, I was tired from the dental work and my Costo was bothering me.

Today I had my acupuncture and I think I feel some relief. It’s hard to tell. One thing that is a bit upsetting is my doctor is dead set against narcotics, when three years ago she was prescribing them to me! I wonder what has happened to cause her opinion to change. I don’t care what she says, my legs do feel better with percocet, they just do!

And today I am prepping for my colonoscopy tomorrow. As of tonight I am weak, queasy, shaking and trying not to soil my underwear. I just wish it was all over.

I was really disappointed not to be a part of the Silicon Valley Moms Blog’s topic day on Healthcare Reform, but I just haven’t been on my game this week to write something powerful for that. I was also really sorry that I missed my regular Tuesday theme of Tuesdays With Tyler. I hadn’t missed one yet. This is just a really bad week between the dentist, the colonoscopy and the usual pain in my calves along with my Costo flare.

On that note I will close. I just wanted to check in with ya’ll. Good health to you.

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About mamasick

Emily Cullen is a pen-name. A former local radio personality for seven years, I still remain active in the voiceover business. My husband, “Grant”, and I have been married since 2002 and have already experienced the “worse, “poorer, ” and “sickness ” of marriage. We both suffer from chronic illnesses and diseases which have progressed. My diseases include Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and most, recently and seriously, Lupus. Despite all of the challenges we have faced, we were able to have a little boy, “Tyler,” born in September of 2006, which is the best thing to ever happen to us. Tyler has been classified as a “special needs” child with diagnoses which include Anxiety, OCD, and Tourette’s Syndrome. We also share our home with two cats. We live in New Jersey and I enjoy reading fiction and learning more about taking care of my son. Before my son, I used to enjoy watching movies…watching television for that matter! Before Lupus I enjoyed fine dining and fine wine. No longer able to work, I am now wondering, “What will I do with the rest of my (somewhat) young life?” Blogging sounds like a good start!

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