Medical disclaimer: I am not a doctor. I am an autoimmune sufferer.
I recently had another barrage of labs. This included my regular and my annual for the endocrinologist. I keep track of them on a spreadsheet. I also happen to use the graph results from the lab company that posts my results. I have known that a couple of my labs seem to roller coaster. Upon further examination, I noticed another trend. They seem to be consistent with my flares. Even though the flares are not as bad as when I was first diagnosed, it is evident.
I will have a high inflammation one lab, the next be in normal, then again a high number. So, labs are about 6 weeks apart. That means at least once a quarter I am in a flare.
Now, more news on that front. How to tell the flares apart….
I am starting to notice the subtle differences between the flare symptoms.
If I am achy, feel tingling feet/hands and experience restless legs; that is my fibromyalgia.
Achy joints that are relieved by heat. Hello Mr. Arthritis.
Excessive dry skin, fatigue and coughing is the Sjogren’s.
Funky rashes and fatigue are Mrs. Lupus.
I have been lucky not to have an war of multiple at once like 6 years ago. I was just a hot mess then.
Most of my extreme symptoms are being managed by my medication, vitamin and complimentary therapies.
Thank you God for the medication, plants, masseuses, and music.
Every day I open my eyes, I am grateful to see another day. I tell myself that I am to make a difference in the world today. God is not done with me yet.
My morning Mantra:
I am breathing. My medication is working. Today is going to be a great day.
May you find your labs revealing as to how your body works.
Thank you to Pinterest for this beautiful inspirational picture.