At the age of 25, I developed severe swelling in my left leg. One year later, after 4 doctors, several hospital visits, tons of money and frustration (to say the least) I was diagnosed with Primary Lymphedema. I am 30 years old and trying to cope with this life long, life altering, luckily non fatal condition.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Pain = Gain, In swelling that is...
Can I just complain about how some weeks this darn leg just kicks me on my butt. I am so exhausted this week I think because the pain in my leg has been so intense. So here's to everyone that still works and deals with a busy week in spite of pain and swelling, I commend you and feel free to complain as well :)
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I'd like to follow up on this post. The pain was rather excessive the week that I posted this which of course can cause some irritability. I think I should have opted for some personal time off from work because I wasn't myself this week. I think everyone struggles with a work/life balance but when you have a chronic medical condition, I think it is imperative to put yourself first because you're not going to perform your best when you're that fatigued and in pain. Just my personal thoughts but I am starting to see the importance of taking care of yourself so that you can perform at your best. If that means taking a personal day to cope with pain, then that's what I think I should do.
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