She found a book today that links fibromyalgia to salicylates.
If it's true, it's quite a nasty trick for nature to play. Aspirin is a salicylate, as is the mint family. So both of them are out, to see if they help with the pain. There's a bunch of other advice in the book that may prove useful.
For now, of course, the focus is on the injury in her knees.
I was able to get out of the house and meet with some friends today for a few hours. It felt good to get out, and forget my troubles for a while, but when I came back I felt guilty for abandoning her.
She's sleeping in the recliner every night now, because the stairs are too much for her to manage. I think I'm going to sleep on the couch. At least I can be near her.
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My wife is disabled. Much of the time, there isn't enough space between the pain and drugged insensibility for loving sex. This blog is a diary of our journey. Or just a place to shout. This will not likely entertain you. For that, see my links.
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- Tired of sleeping on the recliner
- New conclusions, new directions.
- Sleeping on the couch
- Orthopedist
- Fibromyalgia
- Because fat people don't injure themselves, clearly
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2 comments:
I'm so sorry you have to go through this all, its so hard watching a loved one in pain.
I wish there were magic words to make both of you feel better, or a magic spell or something, but when I find it, its going right to you. I promise.
I wish you all of the luck in the world and just remember to keep breathing and know things will get better.
Thanks, Pixie. You are, as always, a wonderful friend.
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