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[mamaamw]

24 hours down.... a LOT to go. please God, help me!!!

[vicki595]

You know, dehydration and lack of exercise will do you in!!   So, keep going with the increase in fluids and at least take walks!!   Everything is going to hurt; your body is rebeling! But, your brain is much stronger so keep pushing!  

Eat good food: fruits and vegetables. There's a protein powder that Gnarly used along with a Kava Tea that was a huge help. If you can get that protein powder (anywhere) and make some shakes, it will help you!

Check back in!!

[mellie4]

You're doing great!!! I've been following your posts but haven't commented much on anything this week.  (Took a nasty fall on the stairs doing something stupid in the middle of the night and my arm and back took the worst of it.  So typing is a bit difficult at the moment.)

I heard of Alteril from Vicki.  I LOVE it.  I told all my friends that take Ambien and melatonin and other sleep aids about it.  If you haven't tried it, give it a shot.  It comes in a liquid form that I haven't tried but I might the next time I'm out.

I think you have done amazingly well.  A Zumba class?  I couldn't do one on my best day.  You've got this down.  Now you just have to deal with your pain and get some aftercare in place!  Congratulations.  You should be really proud of yourself.

And Gnarly is right.  Everything is a little harder the older you get.  You just don't bounce back as fast from anything.

[gnarly_1]

hey theres the sleep wood followed by I got some that a great improvment yuor on your way to the other side see how today goes take it ez on yourseld no expectations just go with the flow you should be getting better here real soon and now no longer chained to a pill bottle hang in there good luck and God bless.....Gnarly  

[Dav125]

Happy first week mamaamw! Thats awesome...And 6 hours sleep? Thats huge improvement for being a week into this..Keep doing whatever it is your doing..Its certainly working in a very good way for you..:) Dav

[mamaamw]

Vicki- I have tried Hylands. I take it VERY often! : ) Thank you though.

I actually slept about 6 hours last night! Its weird... I can't fall asleep until 2:30am. EVERY night! Its the same time EVERY night. I sure hope tonight I can fall asleep earlier or I'll be in trouble tomorrow! LOL.... Neck is still stiff, but I'm ok! Getting ready for church! :) Hopefully the anxiety won't hit me.

[vicki595]

Hi there!

I just read your thread...you've done very well and are certainly utilizing the forum in it's intended fashion!!  It can be very therapeutic!

It sounds like the RLS is a huge bother. Have you tried Hylands Restful legs?  You can get it at Walmart/Walgreens etc...it works well. If you have Tonic Water in the house, it will do the same thing. It's the quinine that does the trick. Actually, you could just buy Tonic Water because it's much cheaper!
For help getting to sleep this is great stuff: Alteril. It's around everywhere and Mellie,who has posted to you,has told me how great it's worked for her!

Keep checking in and all the best to you!!      Vicki