I have been to see the Neurologist yesterday to address once again the tremors in my left hand...............No results yet but she did ask if I was getting enough rest? I have to say I all but laughed when she asked me this as I have days where all I can do is sleep! 10, 12, & even 14 hours is not uncommon for me so when she asked me that I thought she must have been kidding! I have to say that I was quite put out & have been told that naps are a very good thing for me & my body is trying to tell me that I need to rest more? I don't understand how that can be. I was too upset to ask any more questions & was quite pouty on the way home. I said my prayers & went for a nap. Today the mail has come & in it is a brochure from the Brain Injury telling me about an upcoming workshop & how to deal with some of these things like the fatigue that is always around the next corner for me so I have signed up. God hears our prayers we just have to listen ! I'm sure I will get some answers next month @ the workshop.......in the meantime I will do what I can when I can & be happy that I can & incredibly thankful. Thanks for letting me vent!

hi pldc (loralye) you can vent anytime, just read your post and many replies also, my husband keith has just said that I should send you some of my insomnia and ill take lots & lots of your sleepies. if only we could do this we could fix a lot of ills. for us who are not 100% well (healthy) we have to laugh a lot at ourselves otherwise we go crazy, sos stay strong and we hope you have an answer from the doctors soon. all the best regards Lorraine mcneill of woodcroft south australia

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by pldc 07 Sep 2014

Thank you for your kind & true words I would be happy to share some of my sleeps with you! Sometimes we can get alot done in the wee hours when we can not sleep but sleeping too much gets nothing done for me lol

by lolly3 08 Sep 2014

Thankyou Loralye for your return answer, today I want to send you lots of well wishes and a cuddle to help you through your day. I find your post so interesting it is a pleasure to sit with a cuppa and read the cute embroidery community board. my husband Keith has asked in what country do you live, he has said to me that I should write to more of your cuties girls because I get so mush pleasure out of reading all the different messages here regards lorraine

I'm praying for you, too. I pray that you'll have answers and be drenched in peace. I always look forward to your posts whatever the content! Your openess and sharing and giving is a blessing...I don't know how to give back so I pray. Glad you're here in our lives!

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by pldc 04 Sep 2014

that is just the most wonderful thing that you can do for me Joan! Prayers are God's gift to us like our own long distance plan! I am so thankful for Cute & all the cuties here! One of my many blessings!~hugs * *~

Oh Loralye, I never know whether to laugh or cry when I read your posts, so I'll just say Vent away girlfriend, if you can't do it here, then where can you?

As for the tremors in your left hand tell the puppeteer to let that string loose a little bit. :-)
Seriously though, it might be something as simple as a pinched nerve, you may have slept with your head the wrong way, wrong angle, pillow too high or too low....... Doesn't take much to pinch a nerve or put us all out of whack, but whatever it is, I hope you resolve it and can just get on with enjoying every day, as I know you try to. Hugs n much love, Meganne

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by pldc 04 Sep 2014

Ah thank you my dear friend! It has been going on for over a year & sometimes it gets worse........& sometimes it is fine? I feel a little embarrassed when other people see it happen as I am not looking for pity in their eyes but it is there.......I feel stronger today so the pity party has passed & thank you so much for being here! ~much love right back @ you!

Well it seems to me that you are doing great, you have been hit by a major blow, and come out the other end, with problems that i am sure we don't all understand.but when you are not asleep, you cram as much life into the hours as you can, and I for one my friend admire you.you achieve more than some of us do with no problems.
Hugs Pam.

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by pldc 04 Sep 2014

thank you so much my friend you are so good to me! I want to thank you for being here for me too. ~hugs~

Hi

Yes, this chronic fatigue thing is a real pain!

I found drinking coca-cola throughout the day helps me cope better. Although the doctors all get fits if I tell them - apparently it is not good for you! I told them I will stop drinking coca-cola if they give me a better way to stay awake...

My sympathy are with you - I hope you find an acceptable solution for the tiredness.

My prayers are with you - I hope you find a solution for the trembling hand too! Sometimes mine trembling so much I can not hold a cup of tea without spilling the tea. Luckily mine does not tremble all the time. So far I could not find a solution for my trembling...

Best of luck!
Anneliese

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by pldc 04 Sep 2014

well if nothing else you have made me realize that I am not alone in this trembling. I am not much of a pop drinker but the hospital did tell me to drink G2 (Gatorade 2) & I do every night. I know that I should sleep when I get tired no matter what but caffene will be something I keep in mind..........I do like Tea but most of mine is decaf LOL Thank you Anneliese, ~hugs~

Wellllllllllllllllmy dear friend you have been very busy lately pushing yourself with all your garden things.I can talk cause i know first hand about this problem.****now today i was told by the dentist of all people** to rest,as i got infection in my wisdom tooth and its very ouchy lol hugs

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by pldc 04 Sep 2014

ah you poor thing.......one good thing is you have wisdom lol (tooth) I do not.................hey that might explain a thing or two LOL thanks for all you do dear heart!~hugs~

I don't think you should be upset with all the hours sleeping, if you wouldn't need it; you wouldn't be able to do it. Besides I think this is the time when God allows our creative sides to take over and rule the universe inside to give us new ideas on who, where, when, and how we are going to proceed in the next days adventures. The secret is as you yourself figured out...do whatever you can, in the time you can, rest when you need to and be PROUD and Thankful for your daily accomplishments. No one else can do them as you can, or as well as you do! It's really elementary my dear. :-} Give yourself a hug and a pat on the back.

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by cfidl 03 Sep 2014

You are doing great! Don't fool yourself!

by pldc 04 Sep 2014

Leaha you have said it extremely well. Normally I am a very practical woman so this makes perfect sense to me! I needed to hear it. ~hugs **~

Venting is good and we are here to hear you. Prayers are with you.... You have been making so much jams lately its no wonder you body is rebelling. Try to take some time to rest you will heal faster. As for God sending you a note in the mail I think he is showing you the way. Bless you Suzanne

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by pldc 04 Sep 2014

Yes indeed I do believe that is the right thing to do......Sometimes I worry that I have no more purpose in life since I stopped working & bringing in an income I feel I should make up for all the sleeping I have & continue to do. So canning seems to fit the bill nicely. I feel like I am accomplishing something productive this way. wow I am surprising myself with all this information!

by pldc 04 Sep 2014

funny thing is I feel much lighter thank you all so very much for helping me "SEE" more clearly!

by sdrise 04 Sep 2014

You are so welcome!! You do plenty. God had a bigger purpose in life for you.. Maybe it is to help others who have same as you have... who knows. maybe it is making jam. You never know what he has in store for us and what is around the corner. Take care of youself. !! Suzanne

My prayers are with you Lorayle. I hope the workshop helps you. Hugs

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by pldc 03 Sep 2014

thanks Shirley me too, ~hugs~

You do so much, much more than you think with your embroidery and canning. I'm glad you will get answers.

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by pldc 03 Sep 2014

Thanks Karen, me too ~hugs~

You seem to be one of the busiest person on Cuties. Always doing for others. God does listen and good luck at the workshop. And oh yes keep on doing what you love. Super Hugs to you. Suzanna
P.S. You have almost 203 THOUSAND FLOWERS!!

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by pldc 03 Sep 2014

wow I hadn't even noticed my flowers! That's quite a few lol thanks Suzanna. ~hugs~

Hi Loralye, I agree with the other comments below. I know our body lets us know when we need to rest and obviously we need to listen to it. You have been an inspiration to me personally and I marvel at the wonderful achievements you've made so far. You are always trying out something new.

I always tell Ophelie and Aqualina that when we are asleep that's when our body is growing, creating new cells and making us grow taller etc. They think I'm so smart!!!! he he he! Never forget God has you under His wings and I know in time everything will be made well. Love and blessings Chris

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by pldc 03 Sep 2014

Thank you so very much Chris! Sometimes I need to hear this even when I don't want too. ~hugs~

Glad to hear you got an answer so quickly! Now, keep us posted on what you learn. Proud of you. Don't worry, sleep as much as your body tells you to! And just smile at the doctor. :-) Hang in there...you've come sooooo far!

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by pldc 03 Sep 2014

thank you Gerry I do appreciate it so very much. ~hugs~

Sleep is the only time your body regenerates. Your body and mind NEED more sleep to recover...not everyone can come as far as you have!
You are an inspiration to so many! Keep going one day at a time...

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by pldc 03 Sep 2014

Thank you my friend..................I really believe in the power of prayer it has brought me this far. ~hugs~

Pour it on! Anything that helps. I still think the things that you are incredible and you get more accomplished than you realize. You know, I'm sure, that while you are sleeping it is the optimum time for your body to heal, because your brain isn't distracted with anything except breathing and heartbeat.
God is always faithful, and our help in time of trouble.

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by pldc 03 Sep 2014

thank you Jerrilyn I know that you are right but is a challenge & I feel like sometimes I am sleeping my life away

by jrob 03 Sep 2014

I know it must be terribly frustrating....hang in there.