Yesterday in the late afternoon, I experienced a small burst of energy. Enough energy to take a 10 minute walk with Spencer instead of the usual 5 minute walk where Spencer has to literally hold me up to keep me from falling over. It was SO good to walk around and not feel like I was going to collapse.
I wanted to keep walking, but Spencer said we had walked enough and needed to stop, as he didn't want me to overdo it. I fought him at first and tried to persuade him to let us walk a bit further. He gently but firmly insisted that we end our walk, reminding me that I have a horrible knack for overdoing it. I was about to continue to beg and plead, but then had a little light bulb moment, remembering that my wise and loving husband wants to protect me and do what is best for me - there is a very good reason why God wants wives to submit to their husbands. By the time we finished our walk, I was exhausted and so glad I had listened to Spencer about not going any further. Am I ever thankful for a wise husband who leads me so selflessly and lovingly, even when I am silly and stubborn.
I took an epsom salt bath (to help aid in detoxification) after the walk, which predictably caused me to wilt and feel terrible for the rest of the evening.
When I woke up today, I actually felt a wee bit rested. This is big.
I'm still very achy, nauseous, dizzy, and weak. BUT, I don't feel like I'm dying. I'm actually able to sit up for more than a few minutes. Getting up off the couch to walk to the bathroom isn't a huge, painstaking effort that often ends in me blacking out. It isn't quite so difficult to focus my eyes or think.
I don't know how long this burst of energy will last, but it is really nice. Praise God :)
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yay! I'll pray it lasts for a long time ;)
Your husband is right. Do not overdo it. I even mentioned it on your FB before I even read this.
When you get a spurt of energy ... it is nice. But it is always the worst thing when you have a burst of energy and then you "lose" the energy.
So please heed the advice of someone who has been in treatment for Lyme for almost two full years. Enjoy it, but proceed with caution.
Yippee!! Energy!!
Wow, the things you go through girl... I'm so thankful for you for Spencer's role in your life. Heed his warnings and allow him to guide you. I'm glad you listened to him and didn't overdo it, and I pray this energy lasts for a bit... but don't use it to do too much. I've been known to push too hard too because when those rare bursts of energy do come, you want to get every possible thing done while it lasts. Sadly, that usually results in the energy fading very quickly, and leaves you in a pile of dust where you can't get up or do anything else for days. Eek. So... enjoy it, do things slowly, and continue to allow Spencer to lead & guide you as the Lord leads & guides you both.
Praying for you!
Oh Melody, praise God for a wonderful show of his goodness. Both in the energy and in the husband! I pray you will be able to take both as the gift they are and trust God to continue the process. Don't be discouraged is easy for me to say, but you are the one teaching me the same!
Loving you from afar, dear Melody.
Hi Melody,
Regular reader here (and fellow Lyme sufferer) Epsom salt is a great source of magnesium because it doesn't have to pass through an already testy digestive system. I have been using 3-4 cups in my standard bath tub, and have been able to drastically reduce my bodies excessive need for oral magnesium. I have no idea why Lyme patients need so much magnesium. Love your blog. -JoyfulAJH
Melody, I'm glad this post was so descriptive. My husband had Lyme disease and took a long course of antibiotics right away. And I have since known that it is a debilitating disease if left untreated, but your post SHOWED me what that means. I am putting you on our family prayer list because your case is close to my heart.
Thank you for your obedience in trials to our Lord, it gives Him glory and blesses his saints! --Praying that He will guide you to your desired haven as He stills the storm.
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