It's been about 7 or 8 weeks now, since my problems started. One symptom goes, and it gets replaced by another. Will things get better, or will i feel like this forever? Sorry, but I'm depressed by it tonight. I just want the pain, swelling,tiredness and dizziness to go away. Can anyone give me some hope please.
Hi im about a year and a half since my problems started.all I can say is take care of yourself firstly..take the meds while your bad don't be a hero u can reduce later if u feel like it ...physio is good at reducing my symptoms..correct your posture always..heat and collar when needed fr relief..I've discovered it's flare ups lasting weeks maybe months but u can come through it..I'm just out a really bad flare up never thought I'd feel better again it fr now I am...you have to be aware of your limits..no lifting turning suddenly no house wirk or scrubbing...hope you come through soon
Thank you for your advice.
All I can tell you is hang in there, be patient, and measure improvement in months, not days or weeks. For me, I started a journal and that helped. I could go back and read 6 months prior to remember just how bad it was. Ultimately my symptoms changed like I was spinning some roulet wheel, always different and new (but not exciting unfortunately).
All in all, I am nearly symptom free after about 2 years but still have occassional flareups, especially if I'm stressed or on the computer too long. Get outside, sun, exercise and I would try going for massages.
Thank you. I appreciate your words of hope.