Thanks all, tbh I feel better just for the tramadol being out of my system today, New med is only twice a day and I cut the first one in half as I’m being cautious and will build slowly.
I’ve just made it out of the house with DH to the dog park. Took a cuppa and sat on a bench wirh my trusty cushion and heat bag 😂 while dippy dog sniffed and ran around in peace with no other dogs but was lovely to get off the sofa/ bed for a while.
I lack any artistic talent but a therapist years ago introduced me to drawing mandalas as a mindfulness activity which is something even my lack of skills can do! You basically draw a circle and start from the centre point making marks/,patterns and then work outwards. DD and I used to paint them on big pebbles when she was younger which was fun. Just a good way to be creative even if you can’t draw/ paint like me, I must give it another go once I can use this arm a bit more.
I find google both a blessing and a curse with health conditions @TeaAndStrumpets I think sometimes it’s helpful for information but sometimes it can be misleading especially when you have multiple issues going on and symptoms overlap. I then get anxious and make symptoms worse! At least you’ve recognised that’s what you’re doing though. I did this a lot after my stroke and DH had to actually tell me to stop googling!! 🙄
That’s good advice re relaxation. Hope all the tightness settles soon. Do you think there’s some PEM still from the osteopath?