Normally I don’t like to complain too much about aches and pains, after all they are a normal part of life and having to deal with rhuematoid arthritis since the age of 2, daily pain is just the way it is. But every once in awhile, the body comes up with something new.

I have been pushing myself a lot the past two weeks, which means a whole lot of pain going on (knees, hips, and back mostly). Starting with two weekends ago when we helped to clean out Teacherman’s aunt apartment which involved a lot of packing up boxes, dumping trash and cleaning. This past weekend’s vacation was a lot of walking. Which also meant I was packing, lugging suitcases and other packages, unpacking, and extra laundry. And daily I’ve been trying to do more around the house, no matter what. So that means keeping up with the dishes (standing at the sink which even on a good day tears up my back), taking the trash out and doing more to keep things picked up. Pain levels have been at an all time high, and I’m taking plenty of aspirin to cope and using every mental exercise I can to keep going.

But out of the blue, this past Saturday I had the oddest pain yet. I have never felt anything like it (and hope to never feel it again). As I was standing in line to pay for something I felt like the front of my thigh was burning. It literaly felt as if someone had put a match to the front of my leg and flames were starting to spread outward very slowly. It was a bit scary because it was very intense, and I wasn’t sure how far the pain would spread. I some how managed to complete my transaction and then quickly found a place to sit. I had Teacherman get me something cold to drink so I could set the cup against my thigh. The coldness didn’t really do anything to help the pain, but it gave me something to do. After awhile, the pain stopped spreading. My entire thigh felt like it was a burning log, but it didn’t feel hot, it was just the sensation. I did self-Reiki, sat for awhile, did some meditation and got my breathing under control and my mind focused. After a few minutes I was able to stand and limp my way through the huge building, across the long parking lot and finally to the car.

We had about an hour’s ride in the car to our next destination and I was able to rest and relax and the pain eventually eased to a mild tingling sensation. Since then, the thigh feels odd and is a bit tender and just feels different with a twinge of pain now and then, but nothing too bad.

I’m keeping an eye on it and hope that it clears up soon. I will be doing more sorting and getting rid of junk for the next two weekends. Mama Kelly’s daugther is coming to help me again, so I want to get as much done as possible. I can usually manage to push through the ordinary pain on a regular basis, but this very odd pain was something I’m not sure I want to just push through. Hopefully it won’t happen again. But I guess if it does, I’ll have to just take my butt to the doctors, even though I know they will just look at me like I have three heads and tell me it’s either all in my imagination or lose weight (as if that is a cure for everything).

I admit I’m curious as to what might have caused it, but more importantly I’m keeping positive that it was just a one time event. What’s the oddest pain you’ve every had?

Health and Happiness, Lady Rose

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