Nibbs XLII (Page 40)

Artemis - 2010-01-28 1:49 PM Daily Plate thinks I burned 1,011 calories but I've only eaten 1,076.  Apparently, I can still eat 1,474 calories tonight.  I don't think that's going to happen.

Artemis - 2010-01-28 1:41 PM You guys are always welcome to stop by my mentor group.  Phil does.  It's not super chatty, but I have a bunch of new people who post regularly. 

Artemis - 2010-01-28 1:41 PM I went to a 1 hour cycling class and a 45 minute strength class tonight.  It doesn't count for my goals, but it was a great workout!  I had a good time.  And, I'm really tired, so hopefully I can actually sleep tonight.

kaqphin - 2010-01-27 9:52 PM

Wow that doesnt seem like much food in a day!

kaqphin - 2010-01-27 9:56 PM

Are you having trouble sleeping too?

Artemis - 2010-01-28 1:57 PM

Yep.  I seem to sleep from 2 - 7 and that's about it.  It's driving me crazy.  This is week 2.

Artemis - 2010-01-28 1:57 PM

Haven't been that hungry.  I forced myself to eat something for lunch, had a snack before I worked out, and ate some scrambeled eggs and cheese for dinner.  I'm not sure my stomach wants anything.

kaqphin - 2010-01-27 10:02 PM

Is that solid hours? ...  thats no way enough Im one of those people that needs their 8 hours... hope it gets better for you!

kaqphin - 2010-01-27 10:03 PM

I know that feeling... is it just today?

Artemis - 2010-01-28 2:03 PM

I do better with at least 7 hours.

I don't think they are solid.  The cats are waking me up and I feel like I toss and turn all night.  It's pretty terrible.

Artemis - 2010-01-28 2:05 PM

No. It's been the past couple of days.  I'm trying to make sure I eat and get at least 1,200 - 1,500 calories (so I'll have to eat a bagel or something before bed), but I can't force myself too much.

kaqphin - 2010-01-27 10:09 PM

Yuck - yeah thats where Im at with sleep at the moment... my tummy is waking me up every hour or so... its frustrating..

Do the cats sleep with you?

kaqphin - 2010-01-27 10:09 PM

Are you feeling ok apart from that?

Artemis - 2010-01-28 2:22 PM

Kinda.  I've been depressed, so I am back on meds.  My stomach seems to be doing better gluten free, although I'm not entirely sure on that one.

How are you doing?  Tummy sounds like it is still a big problem.

Artemis - 2010-01-28 2:23 PM Ok...I'm eating a bagel with peanut butter so that puts me up to 1,556 calories.  I think that's going to have to be good enough for me today.

Artemis - 2010-01-28 2:20 PM

Yes.  One of them curls up with me (or on me) every night.  The other one comes to cuddle at night and in the morning.  Although, lately she's taken to sitting on our headboard and launching onto the bed while we are trying to fall asleep.  It's crazy.

kaqphin - 2010-01-27 10:34 PM
Massive problem... took a turn for the worse at some point earlier this week and the symptoms are a little different... same stuff just dont feel quite what Im used to...

Its never woken me up all the time like this before.... and the cramping all day is horrid... normally I get pain but its a different type of pain

Anyway... Ive signed up for this challenge at the gym starting Feb 8th... right now Im thinking that I might take their nutrition plan (theres a nutrition component and a workout component as part of the challenge) and then revise it to be limited processed/dairy/sugar/fat etc and see if eliminating everything makes much of a difference...

Im not that keen to do it but I know its probably the right thing... Im a little concerned right now but I dont want to go anywhere near a specialist who will want me on Pred... because I react so horribly to that stuff

ooops... sorry think Im venting! Im probably a bit more worried than Ive been letting on to people... dont want anyone to worry too much...

Artemis - 2010-01-28 2:44 PM

I would be worried too.  It sounds really frustrating.  I know pred is the preferred treatment, but is there anything else they could put you on?  Going to a specialist is probably the right call even though it is not so much fun.

The elimination diet is not so much fun, but if it helps, it is probably worth it. 

kaqphin - 2010-01-27 10:48 PM

I definatley need a new specialist - probably need to find a new (local to where I am living now) GP first..

Finally got health insurance late last year but my condition isnt covered for 12 months... so waiting patiently!

Not that I wouldnt pay for it.... I just dont have a lot of free cash...

In terms of other treatment options... Pred is the main option. They will put you on immune suppressants longer term.. I tried that but seemed to be sick all the time with colds and things til I came off them... they say that you dont get sick any more often you just cant fight things off as well when you do get them but that wasnt my experience...

Theres anothr drug that they use for maintenance too... but in terms of actual treatment.. its pretty much just Pred... which is why I think getting another specialist might be good. Someone with some good alternative ideas!

They say officially diet isnt a biggie but I know when Im sick it seems to be... I find if Im not sleeping enough or stressed then that makes it worse too... I (mostly) have my stress levles well under control these days (but not diet or sleep!)

Artemis - 2010-01-28 2:55 PM

Diet always makes a big deal for me when my tummy is sick.  And it makes sense, especially with the things that you mentioned eliminating.

The insurance thing is frustrating!!

I hope you can figure something out.

kaqphin - 2010-01-27 11:01 PM

Thanks Jen - I always do!

S has been really good but I feel bad as its been an issue off an on almost since we met - Id love for him to be around while Im healthy for awhile... well 100% healthy...

Im gonna see how I go.. any massive turn for the worse... well worser then I will get to a docs...

Artemis - 2010-01-28 3:02 PM

Do what you need to do to get healthy!!

kaqphin - 2010-01-27 11:03 PM

Can I quit my job and just spend a few month sleeping, being lazy and eating well?