Limping Along

My knees (especially my formerly good left leg) have been getting worse at an accelerating rate, to the point where I'm carrying my crutches in the car in case I need them. The pain has been waking me up at night -- all in all, not a happy situation. On top of that, they recalled my arthritis medication, so I'm taking Aleve and extra strength Tylenol. I see Dr. Morrison next Tuesday, so I've just been whimpering, gritting my teeth (sometimes literally) and limping along.

Yesterday Jason (the son I never had), Erika (his lovely wife) and Aierialana (okay, probably misspelled) their charming baby came to visit. They brought me birthday presents (including baby pictures, and a couple of framed shots, one of which (of the three of them) now graces my desk at work). They took me out for Chinese food at Hong Kong, our favorite, and ice cream... and gloryoski -- my leg feels better today!

I don't know if it was a missing ingredient hidden in Chinese food (there was a LOT of garlic) or the ice cream (Melting Moments cinnamon ice cream, 1 scoop, no cone), but this morning I woke up to the alarm instead of pain for the first time in a couple of weeks. Even with the ice cream indulgence, BG was only 128 this am.

I suppose it could be the weather changing, as well, but regardless I'm glad to be hurting a little less. And it was utterly wonderful to see them again!