Can you tell I've been feeling better? I update less whenever I'm feeling better, because I don't take good days for granted. It's now been 10 months since I started treatment, and I'm starting to feel human again. I know it may not last, but I'm staying positive.
I just had a re-test for my thyroid, and my doctor said I need to lower my thyroid meds. This is great news, because it means my thyroid is working a bit better. I have also managed to keep off some weight, and the change is noticeable in my stomach. I'm able to wear jeans I haven't been able to fit in for at least a year, so I've lost a couple inches. It might as well be 20 lbs, because I haven't been able to lose weight in close to two years, so it feels like a huge accomplishment.
For the last few months, I've been going to Pound once a week, but for the last 3 weeks, I've been managing twice a week. Last week, I realized for the first time in over a year, I'm finally getting stronger! This is huge for me, as I've struggled with muscle weakness for so long. I'm staying steady and not pushing too hard, but I'm super happy that I'm able to work out regularly again.
While I still have a ways to go - I am still symptomatic - I am so grateful right now.
I mentioned in another post that this year, I've been focusing on me. My motto is, "my body calls the punches." It's been working out well. If my body says I need to go to bed early, I do. If it says to modify my exercises, I do. I've improved my diet a ton, cutting out sugar has made the biggest difference, and I'm eating for my health.
I've also been focusing on my mental health. I've stopped putting all my time and energy on Lyme. I haven't been interacting in the Lyme groups or researching or thinking about it all the time. And to be honest? I'm so much more content.
I'm really hoping things continue upward, but I know I can never count on it. So I'm taking it one day at a time, and enjoying each day as it comes.
I just had a re-test for my thyroid, and my doctor said I need to lower my thyroid meds. This is great news, because it means my thyroid is working a bit better. I have also managed to keep off some weight, and the change is noticeable in my stomach. I'm able to wear jeans I haven't been able to fit in for at least a year, so I've lost a couple inches. It might as well be 20 lbs, because I haven't been able to lose weight in close to two years, so it feels like a huge accomplishment.
For the last few months, I've been going to Pound once a week, but for the last 3 weeks, I've been managing twice a week. Last week, I realized for the first time in over a year, I'm finally getting stronger! This is huge for me, as I've struggled with muscle weakness for so long. I'm staying steady and not pushing too hard, but I'm super happy that I'm able to work out regularly again.
While I still have a ways to go - I am still symptomatic - I am so grateful right now.
I mentioned in another post that this year, I've been focusing on me. My motto is, "my body calls the punches." It's been working out well. If my body says I need to go to bed early, I do. If it says to modify my exercises, I do. I've improved my diet a ton, cutting out sugar has made the biggest difference, and I'm eating for my health.
I've also been focusing on my mental health. I've stopped putting all my time and energy on Lyme. I haven't been interacting in the Lyme groups or researching or thinking about it all the time. And to be honest? I'm so much more content.
I'm really hoping things continue upward, but I know I can never count on it. So I'm taking it one day at a time, and enjoying each day as it comes.
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