Progress is not Always Linear.
A friend sent the above picture to me. Isn't this the truth? Can any of you relate? I sure can!!
In the last few days, my pain was not as strong... Until evening. Hopeful, for a turnaround, and then not so sure... But, I have at admit, it's still much better than no improvement!! I've tried really hard to only use my left arm for any stretching, & lifting, etc. Especially in the shower. Try washing your hair with one hand. It's doable, but it's hard to remember! I think that has helped. Even walking lightly helps. Apparently, I've noticed I do like to walk thru this house quickly, which was my downfall when I broke my elbow. I learned then to take stairs slowly, now I'm learning to walk slower all the time. I'm just trying to notice the things that flare my pain levels.
The last two days, I've also started coughing. At first it was just when I was outside in the cold, which I have done my whole life. Cold air is a trigger due to my bronchial asthma, which I was diagnosed with in my twenties. I cough more than I wheeze. This is what I thought my constant cough was, and assuming it was just worsened since COVID. Little did I know I had a cyst next to my lung growing larger over time. Since I was no longer coughing after surgery, my pulmonologist told me to stop taking my maintenance inhaler. Because, I hate waisting things, I kept using it until it ran out, which was this week. Yesterday, I was coughing while inside and warm... So, is my bronchial asthma still an issue? The other possibility, is I might be getting scar tissue inside, which is making me cough... Mind you, I have no sore throat or stuffy nose, so I'm not sick. Coughing isn't comfortable with my lingering surgery pain, and it's pretty wimpy sounding. I'd appreciate prayers for my cough and wisdom of I should start my maintenance inhaler again. It was nice to be free of it for a few days. I do happen to have an Asthma & Allergy yearly appointment coming up this week. We will see what he says.
If you are still here, thank you! I've been amazed at how many are keeping updated with my ups and downs. Your care and prayers warms my heart!!
The same friend sent me the breakdown of Matthew 11:28-29. Also, a great comfort to me... ⬇️
