System dump

Nothing like sitting up late at night, wanting to go to sleep my body has a  different idea, can't sleep as my chest is playing up. I been online for a while now, looking for someone to chat with, no luck yet. So how was your day, mine has been pretty much ok. except my body seems to be doing a system dump, I'm wondering if this is a way off getting some of those medicines out of my body. I seems to happen every month. I have never really noted when it happens, but I will have to monitor it more carefully. i will make notes in my food diary. I don't mind it because it is nice to have a clean out. Its just why does it hurt so much.
Well I shall have to take a sleeping pill, and hope i will fall asleep soon.

By the way, as i am getting more visitors to this little site, i am finding i have to write more. If you want please leave a comment, i am always here.

Pain Management

Hi all,
Sorry I have not posted much for a while, life been a little crazy, and my Costo is having revenge !

Friday I had to see my pain manager consultant. Talk about hard, took forever to walk to the bus stop. If I wasnt so poor I would of got a cab. Each step was painful. Reminding me that my Costo is a real illness.

Anyway doctor has agreed to do another nerve block on the 19th so looking forward to it, as it did ease the pain for a few months. We spoke about changing my meds, but he was reluctant to do anything until after my surgery.
I know it's just a small procedure but it still worries me, as they knock me out to do it. Least when it's done I won't be afraid to walk out my front door. Other than that life is fine, my little man, who is not so little these days, he sent me a text which was like OMG it made me smile for days....still smiling.

Bored

Hi, Thanks for reading my blog, this has been an uneventful weekend for me really, I started Saturday with a pain in my hip, basically making every step I take hurt like hell, so I decided I would not move very much. My chest was also playing up a little more than normal.

I hate times like this, not only does my body hurt but my mind suffers too. It's been just over a week since I picked up a pencil to draw, infact I have not really been I the mood for anything. Must be my depression taking over again. I do try and fight but sometimes, hurting so much, I just dont feel like much. So spent my time, playing the sims (so addictive). And watching all the program's on TV about the royal family. It's amazing how great Great Britian really is, I promised my daughter I would take her to see the crown jewels. Didn't realise that's something I have never done. It's funny we live so close and don't visit the places of interest on our doorsteps. Oh and I have added some text to my about me section, just a little background, about me, let a you better get to know the person behind these pages.

Day in bed

Yesterday I spent in bed, was in pain most of it. Took until my evening meds before it started to feel better. Today Thursday has started much the same.

So it's bedtime, today has been like most of my days. It's funny sat at home doing very little, I feel like there is no pain, until I start to do stuff, even the short walk to the loo. Ends with me wondering why I moved. If I could just sit still I would be ok, least hardly no pain.

Some days I feel like superman I could do anything. Chances are soon as I stand up my chest will hurt... Costo so much fun. I would give anything to be back at work.

Update

I just addded a new page today, you will find it on the right-hand side. might be a better explination or at least its the way i understand what this illness is, in my own words

Uneventful

Ok so end of Tuesday, not much to say, been basically a boring day, with a little pain which is great. I just realised that I got this sexy new blog, but what will I write when have uneventful days like today. Hmmmm suggestions please. Oh btw if your wondering what's happening with my history page,it's not complete, I will try write more asap, but right now, I'm not in the mood. Watch this space.

Good day

A good day for me, little pain but my meds have managed it. Even found time to do some spring cleaning...lol
I miss going to work.

Fathers Day

Children are a gift from god. Woke up this morning usual pains. But my son was standing over me with coffee and special toast (with "No.1 Dad) embossed in it....how to start your day with a smile.
Little while later my princess brings me a beautiful card, all made by herself. Is was great. I'll have to work out how to put photos up here...
Any way enough from me for now, I'm off to enjoy my day.

Brilliant day with my kids, if only every day was like it lol.

Day 2

So here we are day 2 of my blog, woke up today feeling like I had been drinking last night, boy what a hangover. Also my back felt like someone had been punching me in the chest and back. I only got a couple hours sleep finally fell asleep about 4am up again at 6am. This illness is so cruel.Well I took my morning meds, at about 10am but didn't help much, sat on the bed iPad in hand, browsing and waiting for the pain to calm down. Another lot of meds at 2pm, finally starting to feel better. If this keeps up, I might try and go out. Been a while since I visited family. If your new to this page, checkout my history & about me pages, to find out more about me living with Costochondritis.

It just goes to show, sometimes you just have to push yourself that little bit more. I managed to get out yesterday, have a nice family get together. Little music, a sneeky drink, some very old dance moves....! I probably should of not done all that dancing. But you gotta have fun sometimes. Or u will end up being, the sick person who just moans about how this illness stole your life...!

Welcome

Hello friend Thank you for visiting my blog website, now I am new to this ; so please be gentle. it will improve with time.

This blog is about my life as a victim of  "Costochondritis" an illness that few people know about, or understand. I am hoping that after reading my pages you will have a better understanding. and you will know more about me and my life.

Well thanks for reading.
Regards

Cleveland