The last few days have not been great. They haven't been bad or awful, by any means, but I am just not feeling right.
I did have a fairly eventful weekend, so it could simply be taking me a while to recuperate, but I simply don't feel well. Little better of extra nausea, a lot more hot flashes and sweating fits (similar to how things were before surgery), and almost feeling like I am in a bit of withdrawal.
Technically, I have been removed off of a medication that I was taking for over five years, so withdrawal is possible... but technically the medication was blocking my female hormones. I would feel this way when I needed my new injection, but (I thought) that was because the med was wearing out and my hormones were kicking back in.
Now I am wondering if there was something else in the medication that my body is now craving.
Either way - extra nausea, sweating, hot flashes, issues sleeping, and general discomfort (which usually means some stomach issues and IBD symptoms).
Nothing actually helps, per se.... taking extra meds won't change it, skipping other meds won't do me any good, food or drink won't help me feel better, so what do I do?
I put on warm clothing and go outside in the yard and play fetch with Dex. He loves it, he makes me laugh, I get some fresh air, and it takes my mind away from it all.
I keep busy, if I physically am able, so I do dishes and laundry and rent a good movie. Then I make myself a nice hot cup of herbal tea, either something to ease the stomach pain and nausea or to help me sleep. Tonight I am going with simple peppermint tea.
Peppermint tea, a good movie, maybe some reading, and puppy playtime. Because when nothing helps the pain or discomfort, you have to find other ways to occupy your mind.
:)