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Jen thanks so much for your post! No, it wasn't too long, just a very good reality check. I'm beginning to feel like I am a hysteric (and unfortunately I know the whole darn history of that term, or at least when the frog isn't visiting, I do). Well, good, I'm not crazy, I just have to keep repeating that to myself. As I said the doc, "I'm NOT DEPRESSED! I HURT!!" She pretty much blew me off and told me I had a sinus infection (I did, but that's not the cause of my aches and cognitive difficulty). She didn't want to listen to my explanations that this happened before a few times, but not as bad, so I didn't recognize it for what it was. On to a new doctor!

I did part (Note: Part, not all) of a yoga/balance ball class and I felt pretty good and limber after it--beyond exhausted, but way less achy. And I slept well that night. I think I may be coming out of the flare though, since my mood is improved, even if my sleep is still so-so and my knees and elbows hurt. My ankles didn't hurt yesterday and that was a first. I, too, am addicted to my heat pad. I also started taking my vitamins regularly, so maybe that'll help.

My mantras for the day: I will beat the frog! I will sleep!
and try to exercise tomorrow (she adds feebly).

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--Julie

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