A brief note on the nitty-gritty of what my body’s up to these days:
Headache update: according to the MRI, I have a brain! that appears to be normal. Isn’t it great to know that for sure?
It did not, however, lead us to a treatment path. I continued to take Midrin or Toradol as needed and to use peppermint oil and heat, which also offered some relief.
Thanks to a friend, I tried Physical Therapy with Kent Pellerite whose background in PT as well as Visceral Manipulation and Craniosacral work has miraculously restored my head to mostly pain-free! I am so grateful to have found such a treasure in Kent! He also introduced me to a tool called The Stillpoint Inducer:
The Amazing Stillpoint Inducer
They are available at: http://www.amazon.com/body-back-company-Still-Inducer/dp/B000P9BTCY and come in soft and firm styles. I use mine twice a day and whenever I feel a headache on its way. Not only does the headache quiet down, I also feel deep relaxation throughout my body.
In other news, the season is changing, so the lupus seems to be talking to me. Deep fatigue and high fevers have made the past week frustrating for me. One night, I woke my husband up crying, and he just held me and sang to me until I returned to sleep.
I was especially disappointed by the potential flare because I have so many things I want to do!
Once I reminded myself to return to the present moment and accept what is, I was able to meditate more deeply and surrender to the current experience. I even got some good cuddle time in bed and read fiction for fun and took bubble baths.
This morning, I am enjoying some extra energy while trying to remind myself that this is the Now. Another day might be different, so I’m gonna celebrate today!
