A good reminder

Every so often I get out my Guillian Barre book and I probably should more often because it helps me understand my pain. Perhaps it will help you too.
"Pain is an underappreciated symptom that may persist for many years after GBS. It may be neuropathic pain or the pain that results from oversuse of incompletely recovered muscles....Many patients complain of persistent discomfort in their feet. This discomfort may take the form of tingling, an illusion of swelling or tightness or aching pain. The symptoms tend to be worse in the evening or at night...Neuropathic pain is particularly annoying during the nights that follow days during which the patients have been on their feet. Pain improves with time in some patients, but others are left with annoying or disabling pain that persists for years. Even though most patients recover their strength following GBS, some are left with persistent pain. Treatment for neuropathic pain is a challenge. Complete relief is difficult to relieve. "

I have to admit that sometimes it is a struggle because yes I look normal and yes I am functioning, but I am sure uncomfortable. The crazy thing is that from day to day it varies greatly. Yes, I have realized just how much my medicine is helping, but I sure realize how much more I need. I am so thankful that we found something that works, and I am in the process of trying to increase it to a level in which the side effects are not disabling.

Thank you! Thank you! to those that continue to surprise us with meals or help. God is so good to us!! Honestly, there are times in the midst of my pain when it seems exhausting to have to think or call someone for help. We so appreciate your prayers!!

My goal for the next blog------ My boys. Some have asked for a recent picture, and so I hope to show you my sweet boys. They are so funny and full of life.