Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 3:52 pm
A year ago I was so relieved to know that there was a name for my physical problems. It could only get better.
Yet like Lynne mentions there are times when meds stop working, need tweaking etc. It is so frustrating... overhwelming at times. I am a RLS infant.
I get so tired of dealing with my dr who does not fully understand this illness. Yet I am truly greatful that he is willing to work with me this last year. Yes I am thankful, even though I tire of questions Why are you taking more of your medication, why aren't you doing better, why what ae you doing to make it worse? Your blood work is normal... yadadada
I get so tired of dealing with people who do not fully understand this illness. You know what you need to do you are just out of condition, you need to work those legs??????????? give me a break. No I give myself a break. I withdraw. I shut down.
To the normal population, when you explain to them you have Restless Leg Syndrome - seems they knod in comprehension - a problem with your legs. If you were to do this or that... whewwwwwwww How about calling Parkinson's disease Chronic Shakiness Syndrome, exercise those arms more or Alzheimer's disease Chronic Forgetfullness Syndrome - work out that brain some more.
I get tired.
Found myself lately saying I can't wait till I retire, so I can travel during July-September away from this place, surely there are contributing environmental factors such as chemical applications to fields, allergy something that makes this condition worse.
That is what I find occupies my mind when I should be enjoying my family, my life. What can I do to make it stop or at least be manageable without having to be grilled.
Always looking for bright spot in my heart to go with the smile pasted on my face.
This too shall pass. I have lived with that motto all my life. It will get better for a while. It will get worse for a while.
Trying to focus on the positive aspects is a good thing. Some days, weeks, I just can not stay on task! Yet I know I will again.
No I have no regrets now about having RLS.
It could be much worse.
It is my life. In time I will be more accepting ... less critical. Just a cycle of life that I strive to understand.
This too shall pass. This too shall pass.
Love you all for the understanding you give, Hazel
Yet like Lynne mentions there are times when meds stop working, need tweaking etc. It is so frustrating... overhwelming at times. I am a RLS infant.
I get so tired of dealing with my dr who does not fully understand this illness. Yet I am truly greatful that he is willing to work with me this last year. Yes I am thankful, even though I tire of questions Why are you taking more of your medication, why aren't you doing better, why what ae you doing to make it worse? Your blood work is normal... yadadada
I get so tired of dealing with people who do not fully understand this illness. You know what you need to do you are just out of condition, you need to work those legs??????????? give me a break. No I give myself a break. I withdraw. I shut down.
To the normal population, when you explain to them you have Restless Leg Syndrome - seems they knod in comprehension - a problem with your legs. If you were to do this or that... whewwwwwwww How about calling Parkinson's disease Chronic Shakiness Syndrome, exercise those arms more or Alzheimer's disease Chronic Forgetfullness Syndrome - work out that brain some more.
I get tired.
Found myself lately saying I can't wait till I retire, so I can travel during July-September away from this place, surely there are contributing environmental factors such as chemical applications to fields, allergy something that makes this condition worse.
That is what I find occupies my mind when I should be enjoying my family, my life. What can I do to make it stop or at least be manageable without having to be grilled.
Always looking for bright spot in my heart to go with the smile pasted on my face.
This too shall pass. I have lived with that motto all my life. It will get better for a while. It will get worse for a while.
Trying to focus on the positive aspects is a good thing. Some days, weeks, I just can not stay on task! Yet I know I will again.
No I have no regrets now about having RLS.
It could be much worse.
It is my life. In time I will be more accepting ... less critical. Just a cycle of life that I strive to understand.
This too shall pass. This too shall pass.
Love you all for the understanding you give, Hazel