Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Last Night's Sleep
7 hr 45 min
7 hr 45 min
Today's Forecast
FROST ADVISORY
Frost is expected to continue early this morning as temperatures fall to near zero degrees Celsius. Cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas. Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees.
Today: Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers this morning. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 11°C. UV index 2 or low.
Tonight: Clearing late this evening. Low plus 3°C with risk of frost.
Air Quality: 2 - Low Risk
Air Quality: 2 - Low Risk
Today's Journal
I took the Lyrica last night for the first time. One pill, before bed, as prescribed. It was only 25 mg but I did sleep better and I had less numbness and tingling through the night.
When I got up this morning it still wasn't too bad. I got 7 hours and 45 minutes sleep, with a score of 83. That's the best I've had since this all started 6+ weeks ago. The symptoms worsened as the day went on but I still think that I'm a little better today than I was yesterday.
My doctor is starting me on the smallest dosage and I'm only taking it once a day to see how I react to it. He's going to call me in 2 weeks. If it's working great I can stay on this dosage or if it's only helping a little bit he will increase it for another 2 weeks. It won't cure the problem it's just to help you deal with the symptoms.
I guess if it works for you you take one in the morning and one at night. Apparently with my particular condition (nerve root impingement) they can prescribe as high as 250 mg per day (for some conditions it's even higher), so 25 mg is a pretty small dose. But you have to be cautious because it can be very hard on your liver.
I know you can't tell from only taking one pill but I'm hopeful that it will give me enough relief that I can get a decent night's sleep which in turn may help my body to heal faster. That's the plan anyway.
Today's Daily Affirmations
* I am manifesting my highest good.
* I choose to remain calm and let my feelings pass in difficult situations.
* I allow my positive beliefs to override my fear.
* I enjoy a stress-free work environment.
* Everything is going right in my life.
* I trust that I am being guided every step of the way.
* I recognize my oneness with the universe.
Today's Exercise
11:16 am - "Outdoor Walk" @cemetery w/Tickles
30 minutes / 2588 steps / 1.51 km
30 minutes / 2588 steps / 1.51 km
Today's Total Steps:
6620
