Lazy, Lazy, Lazy..

I think the title pretty much speaks for itself. I had another major flare not too long ago; I was in the hospital for a day getting hydrated with fluids and lots of tylenol! Oh the joys..

I don't know why, but I haven't been too driven lately, as far as my blog is concerned. I have no idea why, so don't ask! lol.. I am hoping that things turn around for me soon, I miss my blog! I just can't bring myself to sit down and write.. Anywho, my event is coming up in just over a month so I'm hoping to get some more stuff up as soon as I can. We have lots of sponsors lined up!!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter, and please check in soon for more updates and useful information!!

Biopsy!

It's Tuesday, it's tuesday! Well, today isn't technically Tuesday BUT on March 30th, I will get the results back from my Biopsy! I didn't think this day could come fast enough.. I'm really hoping something shows up. That's really weird isn't it? Well, for most of us, we have been dealing with this disease for a long time so finally having a diagnosis would mean that treatment can finally be started and I can start living my life! For anyone who is diagnostic limbo.. just hold on tight, it will come eventually. I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend, and I will get more information up soon!

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I'm back:)

I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.. I am so embarrassed I haven't blogged in 2 weeks, that is so not like me. I was having a really hard time for a bit there. My back flared up really badly again, and I was back to using my cane for a while. Things are getting a little bit better but it's still a daily struggle.. Each day, whether I'm having a flare or not is filled with pain, and each day, I have to find new ways to deal with my ever-changing life. I hope everyone is doing well and flare-free:) I will try my very hardest to remain a constant fixture until the next flare...

bye for now xo

Update:

I just wanted to leave a quick update. I am so sorry I haven't posted in about a week. I have been having a major flare and it has effected me pretty badly. My thinking is not what it once was. I'm hoping this flare will end soon, I'm starting to get annoyed. I have no energy to put into my blog - I am sorry for that. I will check in soon.

Health and healing to all of you :)!

A special message from a Messenger

I have never read a book quite like this before. It was beautifully written - a mothers struggle through the life and death of her cherished son. The amount of pain that this family had to endure in such a short time, made me think about my own life. It brought me to tears on countless ocassions, and forced me to re-evaluate my life. So many times, we take advantage of both the people around us, and the situations we have been dealt. However sad this book may seem, it had the absolute adverse effect, it made you hopeful, it showed the true human spirit and how strong we really are. I could not put this book down. When everything was said and done, I completed the book in about 4-5 days. I would definitely recommend this book, not just to mothers, or people suffering from a debilitating illness.. I recommend that everyone take some time out of their day to learn about this little angel, and his message from God.

Treating pain at home

I decided to visit the Library last night, and decided to pick up some books on Arthritis. I looked everywhere for books on Lupus but could find absolutely nothing. No Chapters book store in Canada carried any books on Lupus, it had to be ordered. After searching through these resourceful books, i found a really great tip on how to treat pain at home. I am about to go try it but thought I would share it with all of you and see how it works for you.

Contrast baths

Make sure you start with two large pans, or you can use a kitchen sink in your house. Fill one of the pans and/or sinks with warm water and the other with cold water.

Place your effected joint in the warm water for (10)minutes and then in the cold water for (1)minute. Cycle back and forth between the two sinks or pans. You may continue this process for up to (30)minutes. Make sure you always end with the warm water. *Use warm, not hot, water.*

All of this information can be found in The Mayo Clinic on Arthritis; conquering the pain and leading an active life book.

Review:
*Ok everyone, here it is... drum roll! I did try this, and here is what I think. I think it is an amazing way to relieve pain *temporarily*. The pain in my joints aren't as bad, but it does begin to wear off shortly afterwards. I would reccomend this to people who are in extreme pain, and just want to take the edge off. I don't know that I would rely on it to take away all of the pain*

A Prayer..

Amongst all of the hype and excitement of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to those who have been affected by the earthquake in Chile. With threats of a Tsunaimi on the coast of Hawaii and British Columbia, I want us all to remember where we came from, and who we are - people who show our support and love when it is needed most.