I know I’m a few days late on this post, but man I am just run down!  It’s been one thing after another.  Leading up to Christmas I was so busy posting reviews and giveaways that I really didn’t even have anytime for personal posts.  I’m thankful that things are slowing down around here.

We had a wonderful Christmas and a wonderful New Year.  I have a feeling good things will happen this year.  My first goal money wise is to get into a Neurologist and get this stuff figured out.  My Rhuematologist says it is very important for me to see a new Neurologist as soon as possible.  I know I need to, but I need to save up that money.  I have another appointment with the Rhuematologist at the beginning of February.

I am currently taking 6 doses of Gabapentin/Nerontin daily.  I am sure the Gabapentin/Neurontin will be increased at my next visit.  I also take a muscle relaxer before bed each night.  This is the only thing that helps me get out of bed in the morning.  If I don’t take the muscle relaxer the pain is so intense I can barely get up.  It doesn’t take it away, but it helps a bit.  It usually takes about 2 hours to get the soreness out of my lower back and hips.

I still have the head jerking and the pain.  I can tell that the Neurontin is helping though.  The jerking is more random.  The pain is dulled a lot most days, then other days it is full force.  I started working out again today and I know that will help some.  It seems that a lot of my symptoms are similar to MS.  Not saying I have it, but my symptoms kind of match.

I also take Melatonin, Vitamin D, Vitamin B-12 and Tramadol.  I counted the other day how many pills I take in a month and could not believe it!  I take an insane amount of medicine.  It’s draining the pocket book that is for sure!

So anyhow…

New Years was a blast.  We had a big ‘ol Texas BBQ!  I would love for you to check out this silly video of Emma…

This post is looking a little long, so I’m going to cut it off here…even though I have so much more to say!

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