Skin Issues Flaring
~Hello~
So you all know from the post the
other day that I worked in the
flowerbed. Moving one and setting
up another.
I know that some would shake their head
and wonder what I am doing and
why since I suffer from so much
pain and fatigue.
Basically it comes from within, the
desire to continue living my life.
Learning that there are things I can
and can't not do has been hard and I have
been learning that for 13 yrs now and its
still a struggle.
With luck, I had a great day Friday,
Saturday and Sunday after working in
the yard Saturday I was still doing OK.
My back and hip was hurting but it would
be what anyone would probably have
from working in the yard.
Today, was actually a good day
also. I am not surprised at this cause
I have learned that you just never
know how the body will act.
What might set my body off today,
might not bother me next week.
Its a 50/50 thing, roll of the dice...etc.
So you see, I can't just stop
LIVING.
Flares can consist of a bunch of
different issues.
Pain
Fatigue
Itching
Headaches
and so much more.
I started having more skin type
issues in the last few years.
I have some really bad reactions to
a misquote bite sometimes.
Thinking it depends on how deep they
bite I guess. Sometimes they itch but
don't get really bad. Other times they
turn to sores.
Keep in mind that I don't have to
get bit either, a fly or a gant can land
on me and I start itching.
I even have this issue depending on
certain pollen landing on me.
Problem is, I am not sure exactly what
pollen that is so its another 50/50
chance when I walk out the door.
Why?
Well Fibromyalgia is caused from
over active nerves.
With that, the nerves in, around,
and under skin become over active.
So...I have an apt with the dermatologist
in ten days. Something needs to change.
Years of dealing with this is reeking
havock on my skin.
If that is not enough, I have
eczema or contact dermatitis, had all
my life. Usually it is under and stays
under control. I also have had a couple
of bouts of Discoid Lupus.
Being able to determine eczema
from lupus is not easy.
I have had three spots on my right arm
that could be one or the other since
mom went in the hospital that
I can't get cleared up. Stess and
upheaval in ones life can cause
either one of those to flare.
This is my right forearm.
I would show you a pic of my legs but
sure you don't care to see a bunch of
sores.
I will (you know I will) keep you posted
on the apt. and where we go from here.
I know there needs to be a fix, I am
so tired of itching and scratching, being
tired in general, being in pain...
Comments
Have a fabulous day, my friend. ♥
xoxo
All the best Jan