I m Mortal

My rants & experiences while coping with my life, college, work , an autoimmune disease called Dermatomyositis & an eye disorder called Optic Nerve Atrophy

Sunday, September 16, 2007

The Beatles - Help!

Its a sunday evening and I'm stuck in my room. Lights closed, listening to this song. Somethings gone wrong this past week. So thought of writing about this frustrating time.

Last week, I had the blood test done on Sunday. The results really shocked me. My liver enzymes are high , but more importantly my CPK has sprung to 991 !!! 2-3 months back it was at 507 and I was sweating. But now I have started feeling the fatigue. I just hope this bad patch goes away quickly.

Few days back, I was beaming. I was working on things that I really like. Managing college lectures on saturdays, hanging out with friends during weekend. Everything was goin smoothly. So I just realized this past week, I cannot take my attention of DM. I havent faced fatigue like this for like last ten years. So I'm really frustrated, feeling angry sometimes. But I guess its goin to be a part of life. Should always watch out for the speed breakers.

Yes,last 2 months have been really hectic. During the first month of work ,I was working for 12 hrs + traveling for 3 hrs. During the next month the working hours have reduced to 9. But maybe I have gone over board. Those extra hours that I might have spent out with friends, just to relieve stress of work,college might have cost me this time 'round.

Last week has been more of a struggle than anything. Thursday , I took a day off work. Since Friday, even small walks are making me feel tired. Sometime back I opened the computer system to install the tv tuner card and I was winded by the time I finished closing the cabinet!

Anyhow got to make some changes in my lifestyle may be. Keeping my fingers crossed. Doc has changed meds. Have to make more blood tests next week. Lets c how it goes.


Ciao n Peace.

Friday, September 07, 2007

TGIF

Just logged on to the DM boards after a long time. The first post that I read summed up my feelings. TGIF :)

I'm really glad the weekends here. Atleast I'm free from work for couple of days. Juggling full time work & studies is difficult. My weekend plans changed y'day. After I got a call from my friend that we wont be having classes on saturday, rather have been postponed to sunday.
So will have to wake up early sunday morning. I'm really goin to suffer those "monday blues" for sure next week.

I have planned for a blood test on sunday morning. So might have to wake up really early. Work front is looking good. I'm finishing up complex tasks fairly early. All of my team leaders were impressed with my work. They appreciated my efforts. Since I closed down a report request that was pending since 6 months, within 1 week. Actually I could have done it even earlier, had it not been for delayed submission of client requests. Anyhow things are looking good.

Health wise I had a tough week. On Tuesday I was so exhausted , I slept at 9:30!!! Wednesday was the worst. As I had low grade fever and I guess my liver was acting wierd. Wasn't able to eat anything properly. So have stopped junk food. So no outings for this weekend. Will prolly feast on home cooked food :P

I'm really scared about my health. I'm neglecting it these days. Firstly exercises during weekdays is impossible. Also doc visit is out of the question for next couple of days/months. Since I return home pretty late. Also Saturdays mostly go out, so come home late night. I could visit my doc this week, but then I havent done the blood tests! Also after working on the computer for 10+ hours I feel really tired because of the "eye" problem. Hope the situation improves.

However personally I'm feeling really excited. Since I topped my class this semester and also got a great opportunity to work on a very good project for my internship. Hope things continue to flourish on the work,academic front. N also rub off on the health thingies!

Ciao n Peace.