I think I am starting Flare #3. Oh joy. What appears to be pre-TSW eczema is covering most of my arms and legs and I just now noticed some elephant skin action around the knees. Itching has remained insane, especially feet and legs, but now I get wet everywhere if and when I scratch. Crap. Oh well, just one more bump in the road to recovery!
It could be stress related. The last few weeks have been a little rough. I miss my mom.
The jury is still out on light therapy. It’s been two months, but I just don’t know. That’s the trouble with TSW… it’s so dynamic you never know what is cause and what is effect. Even though I am struggling, who’s to say I wouldn’t be struggling much more without light therapy? I think the itching is less on the nights I do the therapy, so I am sticking with it.
* I’ve got this line from Michelle Chamuel’s “In My Head” stuck, well, in my head. The song relates well to TSW and I get verklempt when I listen to it.
Dave- your feet look so painful I'm so sorry! Ah the joys of elephant skin. Hoping you heal from the flare soon :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary! Your blog made my heart ache. By the time I started TSW my mom was suffering from dimentia and could not understand what was happening to me. If she could have understood, I am sure I would have had her support. I can't imagine what it would be like for a parent to be working against you. Hugs.
DeleteMuch love and sympathy Dave. If it's any consolation, the flares DO get easier as time goes on. I hope you are feeling better soon. X
ReplyDeleteThanks Loise! So far this flare is not near as bad as the last one. Knock on wood. That said I am feeling particularly "antsy" today and I woke up with an eye infection. Sheesh.
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