Hello friends...
I wanted to ask about fevers as I know its common with alot of AS folks. When I first got sick I would get flushed. More along the lines of a low grade fever before flareups.
I got used to it. Then following low starch pretty much tapered it off alot.
Still get low grade fevers on bad flares but today was unusual. I was stiffer the last day and a half. Was fatigued this afternoon waiting for a late dinner with my father for his big "70" and took a quick nap.
Art got outta work early so I woke up less than an hour later super stiff. Ankle felt like someone was hammering an ice pick into it over and over. I KNOW that feeling from the ugly AS monster all too well. Several of my fingers were swollen. Wedding ring was stuck--so swollen. I was sweating profusely.Gianna had baked a cake but I felt as if the oven was IN my bedroom far away! I tucked and rolled out of bed. Art looked at my face and was shocked. I checked thermostat...working fine at 76! Nice and cold for everyone...cept bug.
My mom was with Gianna and they both asked if I was okay before I said a word. Eyes were puffed and I was beet red. Looked at my chest...v-neck tshirt and I had a HUGE red splotch. My mom thought I was getting sick. No allergies. No virus. Nothing. Bones hurt sooo bad. Had to pull myself together b/c my father called ready for dinner. My whole back was damp and had to take a shower. I was okay for a bit of seafood. But still pain.
Got home and the fever started back. Not low grade either. Cant find my dum thermomoter for the life of me! grr!
I was due to see rheumy today but my insurance cards just came in and art is just now catching up with bills with new job and I am trying to rustle all school uniforms. I had to re-schedule as I have a 200.00 balance I have to pay them this week too.
Art got some lotion and helped get my ring off. Took the ring sizer I had put on b/c I lost weight when he bought if for Valentines day. I took another shower. I feel a bit better.
I dont feel like the flu, or headache, or allergies, sinuses. Didnt go to class. I was indoors. Drinking plenty of fluids too. Has anyone had this happen to them? You would think after 10+yrs full blown AS I would know it all and 25+yrs spondy I'd have it down pat...no dice. lol.
I just finished my 2nd medrol pack about a week and a half ago. Humidity has been fierce on my joints. We DID get some rain today but very little. Just so hot. I dont know if rheumy can get me in tomorrow. But I will try and check with him first then family doc if all else fails. Colitis is acting up..but just a bit. Not unbearable. But eating very well lately.
ANY input would be appreciated. Gonna go take another norco and soma. I HATE this disease. hmpf! there. got it out.
luv buggy
