St. Euphrosynos Taverna and Ouzeri 44 (5)

[Colleen1]

I have had neuralgic pain in everywhere, especially my spine, hands, forearms, head and legs (and feet when I put any weight on them, particularly the soles of my feet, unless there is memory foam underneath) for a week now. The pain alternates daily from 7/10 to 4/10, and 4/10 I can bear because I'm used to chronic pain now. The 7/10 is just misery.

Went to the physio tonight, maybe it helped maybe it didn't I don't know. Is ow. And I've missed four Church services that I wanted to go to as a result.

I'll be praying for you. It can be such a bummer and I find that being use to a certain level of pain and fatigue I can just push myself because you think well, this is life, but then it becomes easier to over do things.

 

[Dorothea]

Saratoga. Nice two hour bus ride in the morning until my car gets down here. Lovely parish until Fr. Basil found out that I was an acolyte back home and then he says, "Oh good! Feel free to walk right into the altar next week!"



This feeling of being volun-told is becoming more and more familiar... :o

Volun-told is the norm in the military, so I'm sure you'll get used to it.

But I like doing stuff, so it works out

 

[Anhelyna]

Prayers and very gentle hugs for Kyriaki

 

[Protoevangel]

I have had neuralgic pain in everywhere, especially my spine, hands, forearms, head and legs (and feet when I put any weight on them, particularly the soles of my feet, unless there is memory foam underneath) for a week now. The pain alternates daily from 7/10 to 4/10, and 4/10 I can bear because I'm used to chronic pain now. The 7/10 is just misery.

Went to the physio tonight, maybe it helped maybe it didn't I don't know. Is ow. And I've missed four Church services that I wanted to go to as a result.

I'm so sorry, Kyriaki!

 

[Colleen1]

I have had neuralgic pain in everywhere, especially my spine, hands, forearms, head and legs (and feet when I put any weight on them, particularly the soles of my feet, unless there is memory foam underneath) for a week now. The pain alternates daily from 7/10 to 4/10, and 4/10 I can bear because I'm used to chronic pain now. The 7/10 is just misery.

Went to the physio tonight, maybe it helped maybe it didn't I don't know. Is ow. And I've missed four Church services that I wanted to go to as a result.

I was going to mention that I wear a croc type sandal all day long and it helps.

 

[-Kyriaki-]

Thanks, guys. I know what you mean about pushing Colleen - I try to make myself stay in bed on the really bad days, because once I'm up I push too hard and crash BADLY. Pacing is hard when the adrenaline kicks in, as you know I'm sure.

I am so grateful for your prayers.

Crocs are awesome. I can't wear them though - synthetic materials and my skin is bad and always has been, but I wear Earth shoes (they have orthotics built into them and support my feet - I wear a maryjane style) in winter and a particular kind of Colorado brand sandals in summer which also have the support and cushioning in them. My feet do start to hurt with either though. At home I wear slip on house slippers - I buy mine from Peter Alexander, they're $20 (think $10 US) a pair, come in pretty prints, and have memory foam soles, so they take the weight but the pressure doesn't go into my feet and the pain goes down massively. I love them. I have a pair by my bed, and I have learned that if I put them on first thing, before I put my feet on the floor, it stops me swearing quite so often from the pain

The things we learn as chronically ill people, huh?

ETA: this is the style of slipper I wear - he changes the print periodically, mine have cake, cocktails and ice creams printed on them in pastel candy colours. I like the spots though!
http://www.peteralexander.com.au/PA...matian Spot_l.jpg&h=2155_Dalmatian Spot_h.jpg

 

[Dorothea]

I have had neuralgic pain in everywhere, especially my spine, hands, forearms, head and legs (and feet when I put any weight on them, particularly the soles of my feet, unless there is memory foam underneath) for a week now. The pain alternates daily from 7/10 to 4/10, and 4/10 I can bear because I'm used to chronic pain now. The 7/10 is just misery.

Went to the physio tonight, maybe it helped maybe it didn't I don't know. Is ow. And I've missed four Church services that I wanted to go to as a result.

How miserable for you, Kyriaki. I pray for God's healing for you nightly.

 

[-Kyriaki-]

Thankyou so much *hugs*

I'm going to try and sleep now - it's 2.55am. I'll talk to you all in the afternoon, I don't expect to be up before noon

 

[Colleen1]

Thanks, guys. I know what you mean about pushing Colleen - I try to make myself stay in bed on the really bad days, because once I'm up I push too hard and crash BADLY. Pacing is hard when the adrenaline kicks in, as you know I'm sure.

Yes, totally!

I just get so bored and stir crazy. I have a bit of the flu now and I understand. As soon as I feel a bit better, I start doing things and the I end up with a fever etc. again.

I am so grateful for your prayers.

You're very welcome.

Crocs are awesome. I can't wear them though - synthetic materials and my skin is bad and always has been, but I wear Earth shoes (they have orthotics built into them and support my feet - I wear a maryjane style) in winter and a particular kind of Colorado brand sandals in summer which also have the support and cushioning in them. My feet do start to hurt with either though. At home I wear slip on house slippers - I buy mine from Peter Alexander, they're $20 (think $10 US) a pair, come in pretty prints, and have memory foam soles, so they take the weight but the pressure doesn't go into my feet and the pain goes down massively. I love them. I have a pair by my bed, and I have learned that if I put them on first thing, before I put my feet on the floor, it stops me swearing quite so often from the pain

Yes, I should have mentioned that I wear a certain type of cotton sock every day. I can't wear them for very long without socks and my feet are always cold any way. Boy do you have that right! I can't wear synthetic material. No polyester here. I'm constantly looking for 100% cotton clothes. Cotton Ginny has closed down here so now they're even harder to find.

The things we learn as chronically ill people, huh?

Yes, I know what you mean. Seemingly little things can make all the difference. I'll post a link to a newsletter I get emailed to me. It can be rather interesting at times. As well, it reminds me I'm not the only one around.

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatments, Symptoms, Diagnosis - Learn About All Aspects of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

ETA: this is the style of slipper I wear - he changes the print periodically, mine have cake, cocktails and ice creams printed on them in pastel candy colours. I like the spots though!
Ladies Dalmatian Spot Scuff

Sounds cool. I'll check them out.

 

[ArmyMatt]

Volun-told is the norm in the military, so I'm sure you'll get used to it.

happens to me aaaaallllllll the time.

 

[E.C.]

Haha, volun-told. Oh well! Glad you've found a spiritual home

Thank you Hope your health picks up soon.

Voluntold... that is now the story of your life, my friend, as I'm sure you've begun to learn.

Believe me I learned it very quickly just didn't expect it from the other side of the gates!

And what's in Saratoga that the Navy would be doing? Unless I'm thinking of the wrong Saratoga.

Saratoga, CA. Its about a two hour bus ride from Monterey. At the last AAC in Seattle I had recently gotten this contract, so I knew where I was going after boot camp. I was introduced to Fr. Basil (priest in Saratoga) by my spiritual father only to be, in his words, "ordered" to attend this parish as soon as I was able!
The bus times work out perfectly for me, but more importantly there is the obedience factor.

 

[Dorothea]

happens to me aaaaallllllll the time.

 

[Knee V]

I now prefer Gatorade over beer..

Depends on the flavor of the Gatorade, depends on the beer.

 

[ArmyMatt]

Depends on the flavor of the Gatorade, depends on the beer.

indeed Fierce Melon Gatorade trumps most beer, and Guiness trumps all Gatorade.

 

[SeraphimSarov]

Guiness trumps all Gatorade.

QFT!

 

[Knee V]

indeed Fierce Melon Gatorade trumps most beer, and Guiness trumps all Gatorade.

Fierce Melon is the only non-traditional Gatorade flavor that I care for (I used to drink the heck out of some Lemon Ice, but they've discontinued that as far as I know).

Fierce Melon trumps most of what I call "fast food beers" (Bud, Mich, Coors, etc). So in that regard, I can agree. But there are some pretty darn good ones out there, so I can't say that I absolutely agree with what you said.

 

[ArmyMatt]

Fierce Melon is the only non-traditional Gatorade flavor that I care for (I used to drink the heck out of some Lemon Ice, but they've discontinued that as far as I know).

Fierce Melon trumps most of what I call "fast food beers" (Bud, Mich, Coors, etc). So in that regard, I can agree. But there are some pretty darn good ones out there, so I can't say that I absolutely agree with what you said.

oh I know, that be why I said most beer. I guess I shoulda said many-a-beer. there are definitly some beer flavors out there that I prefer over Fierce Melon.

 

[Trogool]

Was flicking through Rich Kids of Instagram (a tumblr) and saw this.

Photo by romit711 • Instagram


My response:

Because seriously? A world where people brag about spending 13 grand on alcohol in one night, is, well, you get it...

 

[Colleen1]

I hope you all have a great weekend.

 

[Virgil the Roman]

Just startin' lass. Have some h'wite vino and I'm merry and mirthful and melancholic of temperament (but that's my personality). Cheers!