What a week…

This week has been tough…hence why I haven’t managed to Blip since last Sunday.

Monday and Tuesday, I had an intense fibro flare up. Ended up mostly in bed. Tuesday was a particularly bad day. Both days, higher fatigue and chronic pain.

I was so shattered I slept a little better than usual on Tuesday night. No amount of sleep is ever refreshing as a fibromyalgia warrior.

Wednesday, I had a lower chronic pain day. I took advantage of this to play catch up with life. I was exhausted by the evening. I must have overdone things as my pain shot up despite pacing myself throughout the day.

About 10pm, I rolled over in bed and fell onto the floor. I lay there for four hours as I couldn’t move, in absolute agony, spasms, the lot. My phone was at the other side of the room, charging.

I managed to haul myself up and when I looked at the time, it was 2am…I think the excruciating pain and shock of falling made me doze over as I lay on the floor. 

As if that wasn’t enough, I discovered I had vomited…spent a good half hour cleaning myself up and made myself a cup of hot, sugary tea for the shock. I think sheer determination got me upright and cleaned up. I managed about an hour’s sleep.

I couldn’t get through to my GP surgery. When I rang, there was an automated message which stated that the practice had reached “unsafe capacity” for accepting calls.

Thursday, I rested as I could barely walk. It was a struggle to get to the loo and kitchen. I have had many fibro falls both at home and outside before but I am getting support put into place for any future falls. I used the time to catch up with emails, calls and messages from bed.

I forced myself out this afternoon as I had a couple of things to do and I wanted to stretch my joints. 

Still in a great deal of pain so heat patches (today’s Blip) and all my other fibro toolkit at the ready. Jammies all weekend and some gentle walks if I feel well enough.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, planning to catch up with comments, hearts and stars :)