So I went to my appointment at the Docs which I was dreading but actually went ok.My big toe has a nailbed infection,so I'm on the Anti Biotics,which I hate taking because they usually make me feel so ill and depressed,but have no choice.He told me my BP is way too high so have to have it taken agin in 7 days.At the same time I've to have a full blood count with a Glucose test and about 5 other tests.He's concerned about the lump on my shin and my pins and needles which are much worse,he also said my grip was non existant!!SO for once I didn't think I'd had a wasted journey,I just want to see if something can be done to help the pain in my legs and feet.
My daughter's surprised me by telling me she's arranged for me and Richard to go on the ship she's working on (she's a proffesional dancer!).It's for my 60th Birthday in July and we'll be cruising around the Med,she says for my actual Birthday I'll be in Rome!I'm so thrilled about this,especially as we get to spend time with Clare as well.I just want to get myself feeling a bit better than I am at the moment.It's a lovely Spring day here and all the primroses and crocus are out which means Summer may not be too far away,I hope so!

Well I've found this sight and I think it's going to help me.I'm due to see my GP tomorrow!!not holding out too much hope because he tends to say everything due either to my Fibro or Arach and that nothing can be done with those "problems"! anyway.I'll have to ask about my foot though because my toes bleeding and so sore and dragging me down.It's been an awful start to 08.First  I lost my darling Boxer dog Harry who'd been my costant companion for 9 years,he was suddenly diagnosed with a brain tumour inOctober and died 19th January.Then a week later we had a burst water pump on the bath and it flooded 2 rooms,hall and corridor.We've had 10 weeks of drying out and no carpets etc and had to have skirting boards and flooring replaced.I'm very tired but trying to keep possitive.I think because I've had Fibro and Arach for so long (since 86)people think I should be used to it but as we all know new symptoms keep cropping up and make you feel as if we're going backwards.
So joining this forum and website will help me feel as if I'm doing something,as I say in my profile you can feel very very lonely with both Fibro AND Arach.I've always said I'm going to grow old as disgracefully as possible,I just want to feel well enough to still do that!! I'll be so glad when tomorrows over and my GP visit too!