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| Sweet as Spring |
I have been experiencing quite a bit of back pain, dizziness, limb tingling/tremors and nausea lately. At first I thought it was my arthritis because I have been doing quite a bit of heavy cleaning and lifting (spring cleaning and gardening). Now I am not so sure it's only my arthritis, since it feels colicky, reminiscent of passing a stone. My fear is the UTI, that went without treatment because I didn't exhibit the usual symptoms(!!), may have backed into my right kidney. My appointment is this Thursday with the nephrologist, so I am sparingly using my vicodin to control the pain, which has eased most of the other problems. I say sparingly because my PCP is very stingy with giving out prescriptions for painkillers because of all the current controversy about opioid addiction. I do understand her reluctance as doctors are under intense scrutiny in this state. However, she is aware that I don't ever come to see her with a painkiller request at every six month visit. The last time I asked for a renewal was 2 years ago. I tend to use my pills only when the pain is so bad, Aleve or Tylenol don't work. Unfortunately, this past week it has been beyond the over-the-counter help. Seriously, I think people who have chronic pain conditions are getting the short end of the stick here. I deeply resent being made to feel like a drug addict...😞
Checking the clock...it's time for a glass of wine and contemplate dinner, with a return to watching Game of Thrones. I see that HBO is going to repeat all seven seasons this week in anticipation of the final one! I will of course, be watching...again and again! 😎❤🍷
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Scrap Kit: "Vintage Fashion" by Kizzed by Kelz
Mask: Mask-Frame-44 by Kapona