More tests

I went to the doctor on Friday. Lately I’ve been having chest pain and pressure, and it was getting more frequent and more painful. So I had an EKG, an echocardiogram, and a chest x-ray. (Did you notice? No IV procedures!) I don’t have any results yet and will post them when I hear something. The fact that I didn’t get the results right away is good because only bad news travels fast. I’ve played that game before.

I was extra tired this past weekend, and I struggled with the aforesaid chest pain. My lazy dog and I were quite a pair, lounging around like we had nothing better to do. I had to get up now and then for food, but for the most part, I spent both days on the couch. Resting is easy. Sleeping is hard. I can lie on my left side only, which gets sore after a while. If I lie on my right side, my back hurts. If I lie on my back, my back hurts. If I lie on my stomach…well, you know. Lying on the left side provides a little pressure against the achy spot, thereby making it more tolerable. But, boy is it hard to do!

The acne rash is clearing up slowly. It’s much better, not nearly as red and itchy as before. I recognize myself when I look in the mirror these days. That’s good. What’s not so good is that the rest of my skin is getting very, very dry. I don’t know why. I drink a lot of water and I’m not on a low-fat regimen, so I don’t get it.

What I do get is lots of support from lots of people. Many of you know what I need before I do. Thanks, y’all, for being here.

¶ 5:09 PM