Tuesday, July 15, 2008

a day in the life of a merry -- ummm-- boring -- ole soul

ola peoples-

(UPDATE--- PT APPOINTMENT IS SCHEDULED FOR 7-18/FRIDAY-2:45--- i'll let ya know if they kill me or not :))


it's just after 6 a.m, i have been awake since 2:30 a.m.
i would like to know why .
but really, i suppose it doesn't make a difference, whether i know or not does it.
i'm still awake. pretty close to every day , at about this time anyhow.
sometimes a little later. if i'm lucky.

but i guess i was pretty used to it once upon a time, guess i should just accept it again.
and maybe try to make good use of the time.
suuure. i'll get right on that.
i still manage to sit on my ass til 10 most days, and even then i don't accomplish crap.
i think i need to call someone to put a stop to this pity party.
soon!



but anyhow--
as for yesterdays doc update?
he suggested physical therapy-
for migraines-
which i have nearly daily.
yes i know...
i never heard of that either...
but i agreed to give it a try--
because , it is a pain that i do not relish.




so---
rather than suffer--
lay in bed for hours-
or just plain be a bitch-



and apparently-
it's called head traction-
and looks something like this:


or maybe this---




whichever it is--
it could include massage as well...
on my neck, and head too--
and either or will hopefully,
reduce the neck pain AND the migraines.
but i won't know, til i go.
and even though it looks somewhat painful-
i'm hoping the result will be less pain.

hope is good.
right?

anyhow-- that's about it in this exciting world o' mine today.
still runnin like six weeks behind in just about everything around here.
perhaps i can change at least a little of that today.
maybe.

happy tuesday folks...

20 comments:

Golden To Silver Val said...

Wow...this is a new concept. Let me know if it works...my daughter suffers horribly with migraines. She's been told hers are hormone and weather related. Yep...she's the most accurate weatherperson I know. She can predict a storm hours before it happens...and she's accurate. In PAIN..but accurate. Gotta count our blessings, don't we. Have a good Tuesday Soul-friend.

WaterLearner said...

How's your tuesday so far?

Keep writing. We are here by your side. Migraine can really be quite a pain. Ouch!

ac said...

A friend had something like this done to help her headaches. It helped her. I hope it will help you too! Have a great day today. Ya know.... It's never too early to start packing. (no pressure) ha!

Brad said...

Hello Sweets - actually I've done the neck traction thingy, I think you'll find it feels preety good. I really hope it does something for your pain. Hope your having a decent day !

Moohaa said...

I hope it works for you! Weird things can usually do some good. I can't wait to hear. I know a couple of people with chronic migraines and I'd love to be able to pass the idea along.

Hang in there, ok? Get done what you can do and don't worry about the rest.

Jamie said...

I hope the PT helps, I really think it could, if you think about it, so many headaches are caused by neck and back trouble...so it makes sense to me. But when does anything that makes sense work?

Happy test day to me...happy test day to me...happy test day dear ME, happy test day to me...

ugh. Now I'm tired. Gonna go lay down...

:)

xo

Portia said...

I hope it works! If you get a massage in there then I'd certainly think it's worth a try. Unless you're one of those that doesn't like massages..? This doc sounds cool. He's trying all kinds of things to find what works. Did you get any bites? Happy day Batman:D

desert dirt diva said...

that would be cool to get massages.but i am truly sorry to hear about your headaches....hope that this helps

SOUL said...

hi everybody!
thanks for the well wishes--
i ignored two calls from the PT people today. just couldn't make myself talk on the phone. i'll call her back tomorrow and let y'all know when they schedule me for.


AC-- you crack me up--
no pressure tho-lol


CONGRATS JAMIE!!!
this is me <---- doin the happy dance for you !!
i haven't done the happy dance in a while ya know--
i really am happy for you.

yep P -- i'll take a massage any day-- and that pond in the batcave too !!

everybody else have great days-- and i'll let y'all know how all this goes.

catch ya later--
oh and yes--i did catch one small fish--oh and a yukky catfish today. they just aren't bitin like before-- :((

SOUL said...

DD-- you snuck in while i was typin--
ola to you-- get your ass to vegas!!!

Mary said...

I'm late today. The morning went by with me asleep. I didn't get to sleep until almost 3:30 AM. I need sledge hammer therapy to put me to sleep at night. You know, just a light tap and out like a light.

I hope the therapy helps. I really don't think it will be painful and the message will be relaxing. My son, Keith has terrible migraines. It's not a pretty sight. If you get relief, I'll encourage him to find a source of the same.

Think of you often - much more often than I post. Take care.

Blur Ting said...

have you considered acupunture? I have not tried it but I know people who swear by it. It may be hard to find good acupunturist there though.

SOUL said...

hi mary-- hope you sleep better tonight-- or hopefully "slept" by the time you see this-?

i had already been up for an hour , before you even went to bed. ugh.
will any of us get back on track?

we can hope i reckon.. or have some kinda night owl, slash, early bird party online sometime.

g'nite-

SOUL said...

no blur haven't gone that route yet. i think that's kinda like hypnotism or somethin tho-- if you don't really believe it will work, it won't. at least i think that's how it goes-- and i don't have much faith in that sort of thing.
but thanks--

WaterLearner said...

Hey Soul,

Yups like what Blur has said, maybe accupuncture might work you know. Game to try it?

Raine said...

You might be surprised by the traction. It helped my dad like 100 years or so ago and a chiropractor fixed my migraines 50 or so years ago :P I will wish you lots of good luck with it. And your posts are not boring.

Smocha said...

Well when do you get to try out this voo doo?LOL
It looks comfy to me:)I hope it works.

Whens your vacation? I'm still waiting to hear all about it. Where ya going? what will you do there? when are you going?details woman!

Happy humpday!

Luv me

CRUSTY MOM-E said...

Happy Humpday Soul!!
I hope your head takes to the traction (no pun I guess, :)...)
Those are some interesting contraptions,..I like the first one the best--which one appeals to you if you had to chose which to use?---Can you imagine your pups and meow's face with the one with the string? Your kitty will think it's time to play.
Hope all is well, and I hope today is painfree..
Elizabeth

JLee said...

I've had that traction thing for my neck after a car accident. It helps! I also heard of a new treatment on a story we ran the other day. It's some sort of electrical device and people swear their headaches are gone within 15-20 minutes. You might check out our website to find out more about it. Boy, I sound like an anchor right now..lol

Karen said...

Gee I hope this therapy works for you Soul. Let me know...I've been about ready to put a bullet through my head and am willing to try voodoo at this point.

Loved the turkey neck comment in the video.. That looks like such a peaceful spot. How come it's so green there when it's so HOT.