Day 244: Return of the 16 Ton Arm Charm

Finster, in all of his large glory

My cat is stronger than I am.  As he pushed on the partially opened back door, I tried to stop him.  No match for power paws, he escaped--happily pouncing around the back yard.

Since lifting wasn't an option, I took to shooing.

"Finster...psssss. Get in here," I hissed, stomping around like a wild woman.

With Betsy's help, he came back in, but not before causing stress and exhaustion.

Weak, heavy arms--it's a problem I've had on and off since beginning Lyme treatment. It started with Acyclovir--my anti-viral medication. Some days, I can't lift an egg...none the less a two-ton cat.  Just filling out a Fed Ex label today did me in.  My hands are burning; my arms are aching.  It feels like I lifted weights, feel asleep on my shoulder, then rested all of my body weight on my palms in the middle of a hot, gravel driveway.

My doctor says the arm thing's a herx.  He's not worried, but for me it's one more thing to consider....especially since just starting Diflucan, Ivermectin, and soon to be Pyrantel Pamoate.   Makes me wonder...If I had a weird reaction, would I even know it?  I sure hope so.  For now, I'm just trying to relax, cuddle up in a blanket, and get some rest.  Worrying (and picking things up) can wait 'til tomorrow.

Altered Today: First Ivermectin dose (1/4 of what I've been prescribed), return of the 16 ton arm charm....bleck, bleck, bleck.

Comments

[Renee]

I have been reading your posts lately. I know what you mean by the heavy arms. Sometimes my whole body feels so heavy. Hope it lifts soon and you feel light as a feather....and so does your cat!

[Alter Everything]

Thanks, Renee. Right back at you. :) Hope you are well.

[Jrsn1234]

All I can say is....I love you. And I hope and pray for better days for you.

[cheryl sell]

hey kathy---i just read your post here about the ivermectin you got from your dr.----a 1/4 of the prescribed dose---so i take it i'm not the only one who got scared by that stuff. Hope you can hang in there and just let it pass---i will pray for u.

[Alter Everything]

Thanks, Judy.

Yes, Cheryl. The dosing definitely freaks me out. I am starting slow and working up. From what I've read, the drug's not the problem (per se), but the die off can kill you...especially if one's lodged in your heart or brain. VERY scary. I've had friends emailing and calling asking me not to do it. So hard to know who to listen to. Hope you are doing well today. XOXOXO