Friday, May 9, 2008

Final Blog Post

I know that, although this is the final blog post, it is also my only one. I've been having medical issues for about two years on and off and they have flared up again during this semester. I am currently undergoing a series of tests in order to figure out what it is that I have. Unfortunately, whatever sickness I have (I've been tested for MS, muscular problems, and now the doctors want to look for lupus as an ANA test I took a while back had an abnormal lupus result) forces me to go through bouts of extreme pain in my legs, which can sometimes be induced by exercise. I know I should have said something about this earlier, but I started getting attacks again in the past month, coupled with some serious fatigue which makes it hard for me to do my schoolwork. I'm not looking for any handouts or sympathy, I just thought I should let you know why my work hasn't been getting done.
Despite my health issues, I have been trying to exercise as regularly as possible. I have found that it is easier to exercise and to be motivated to exercise when I do so with my boyfriend. We have been going on brisk walks throughout the neighborhood at least twice a week, I have been walking uphill on my treadmill as often as possible and I also recently started playing Dance Dance Revolution (which really is a great cardiorespiratory workout) again.
As I reflect on the exercise I've done, I realize that while I feel like I'm doing something good for myself, I can also cause myself to be in more pain. I have more endurance than I did just a few weeks ago, but I know my medical issues haven't gotten any better. I am not sure what to do about this other than continue to be seen by doctors and be tested, but I definitely don't want to be sedentary.
If you have any suggestions or advice for me, I would love to hear it.
Thanks for understanding.

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