Ok. We’ve establish that I can’t journal, right? Well. Here we are.

I’m moving forward. I’ve been adjusting the supplements to what best seems to suit my body’s needs. Basically, its a huge win for me.

I’m making you a list, but first, I must tell you about today in short story form: Father’s Day was yesterday. I may or may not have overindulged at dinner. We’re talking a big burger, lots of really good fries, and dessert. I’m not talking a fast food burger…I mean a real burger. Everything I ate is on my ‘no-no’ or ‘don’t over do it’ list. And, really, that’s ok…usually…BUT you have to understand that last week was also my birthday…and there were just a lot of goings ons…so there was a lot of not so great eating, etc. So, basically, I set myself up for a major Fibro Flare day. It came today.

But you know what? I got up, did the work I absolutely ‘had’ to do (normally, I wouldn’t have been able to do that), went back to sleep for a couple of hours. Then, basically lounged for most of the day. Finally got up and took my supplement, and prepped some lunch around 3 pm. I thought I would go back to sleep. I didn’t. I even had trouble just sitting still and resting. I have taken nothing else. And though I don’t feel super fantastic, I feel decent, and well…good enough that I have gotten a little bit of work done, ran an errand, and am actually writing a second blog post for today. That…y’all…if you only knew…IS HUGE FOR ME!

Here are the changes, and things I’ve learned, and a couple of things I’m still wrestling with.

• Inflammation is all but gone most days.
• Energy level is through the rough.
• I still get overwhelmed with to much activity and peopling.
• I still want/need my Sunday nap. A nap 2-3 times a week, I think, is very beneifical to me.
• I don’t feel sluggish anymore.
• I don’t feel like my body is a balloon. Basically, I’m more comfortable.
• My eating habits haven’t really intentionally changed that much…except that I don’t actually want ‘more’ or anything, and I do snack less. Cravings are so much better. Like I didn’t even realize I had so many cravings.
• Water intake is up. Coffee intake..about the same. Sorry, I love my coffee.
• I don’t have to take all three supplements all the time.
• I don’t think I mentioned Microscopic-Colitus? don’t look that up if you don’t want to know. That seems to have been triggered. I’ve done some reading on that with these particular supplements, and that’s something I will have figure out how to balance and deal with. I’ll be talking with health care providers about that in the near future. This issue can be a major problem during ‘normal’ life. But, it’s manageable for now.
• I’m enjoying my family and children and engaging with them more.
• I ran out of the main supplement…had some samples of a similar one, but could really tell the difference. Like the original that I had much better. Of course, ordered more. So many differences in me the days I didn’t have it.
• Cost is going to be an issue. So, I’ll be researching alternatives with similar ingredients, etc. Ingredients are natural, so I think MAYBE that is possible, but may not be manageable, realistic…and may get even more pricey to substitute and experiment. The thing is, though, the difference in how I feel…can’t have a price tag right.
• I still haven’t made an appointment to see about weening off of medications…I think I’m a little nervous about. But, I will be doing that soon. One day I’ll just wake up and make the call and do it.

So, that’s it for now! I’m still incredibly impressed, and will keep you updated. Once I’ve spoken to health care providers, I’ll update you and share what it is. In the meantime, if there are any major developments, I’ll be sure to post an update.

Much Love!

Cindi