It has been a while since I have posted. Over the last few weeks a lot has happened. I was diagnosed (officially) with POTS and Atrial Fib. The past week has been a true challenge, especially with dealing with fatigue. Today I decided to take a "day off" from all the stuff that I do on a daily basis, like my gardening, doing the dishes, laundry. I woke up with all the intention in the world, with a list of things to do, but I honestly can't fulfill them. I am just too tired today.
......and don't let me get started on the pain. Continuous pain. Pain when I bend. Pain when I get up. Pain when I turn my head, Pain when I breathe. Pain when I move at all.
I often wonder what would happen if I were to pass out while working in the garden. There have been numerous times that I have had to use the wall for support. It would appear that chairs are strategically placed in the backyard for when one of my dizzy spells hits while outside working.
Recently I've noticed that I cannot be outside past 7:30 a,.m. Yes, you read that right. 7:30 in the morning is extremely hot for me. My skin feels like its on fire if I am out there past that that time. What is going on?
After doing some research I finally realized it is what my we're in the middle of a Florida summer. To top it off, GI issues are rearing its ugly head.
When I was diagnosed with lupus, I thought that was it. Things could not possibly get any worse, right? I was so wrong.
I have been pretty positive about dealing with chronic illness. I never felt there was anything to gain from being negative and bitching about being sick. This has been a challenge, however.
I am going to take a lucky guess that lupus may have caused POTS in me. I am not really sure. Prior to my hysterectomy in November, I was not this bad off, and I fully believe that that surgery may have triggered some symptoms. Whatever the case is, I am struggling today to handle the POTS symptoms. At least my view is nice. The bottle-brush tree is heavy with bright red blooms that mimic those of a brush that is used to clean baby bottles...hence its name: bottle brush.
The wind blows gently, while the sky gives hints of coming showers.
My sunflowers stand tall, as if on guard, protecting the rest of the vegetables in my garden. Long purple Ichiban eggplants dangle from the branches amidst a bed of squash and peppers and kohlrabi. I cannot wait to harvest.
My left eye has been bothering me since yesterday. It appeared to be bugging out last night, but got a little better overnight and now it's acting up again. I'm really trying to hold off on going to the ER, but if this keeps, I may have to. I seem to be experiencing 90 percent of these symptoms right now.
Maybe I just need some salt!
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