Taking Action on My Health

So, this week I really cracked down on taking care of my Vulvodynia this week. 

I went to counselling, who encouraged me to go to my doctor.

I went to the naturopath, and I attended my weekly physio. 

My counselor put in a request with mental health .

My doctor finally prescribed me some medication to help the pain! About time! 

Lidocane Gel and nortriptyline. 

The naturopath suggested a change in diet to re-regulate my hormones. 

So, here I am taking femagen and Vitamin D3 along with a revamp of what I eat. 

Protien and Fruit for Breakfast

Soup and vegetables for lunch.

Protien and vegetables for dinner.

Nuts and fruit and cheese for snacks.

No more bread, no more processed foods. 

So far, I have been successful. Haven't had any cravings for carbs. 

Let's see how it goes. Can't hurt to change my diet. 

I might even loose some weight! 

More info to come! 

Puppie Onsie

What's that? A puppy in a onsie? Say Why?

Because yesterday someone has their 'balls removed' as we like to say around here. While the vet said he was licking, he has started to at home. It's now Friday evening and where am I to get a cone for the little monster at this hour? No where! (It's been a busy day) So, off to the interwebs and this was the best idea for them yet. I figure it'll work long enough to get through the night and until I get him a cone for his adorable head!

For some reason I have this onsie hanging out in my night stand. I think I bought it for someones baby once upon a time. 

Off to Bosley's Tomorrow!

Poor Caper. He not only was nutered but had 10 teeth removed (including all of his upper front teeth because of his underbite) and a tattoo (One $$$ Puppy)

Invisible Illness - 30 Things

I have an invisible illness. I've already blogged about it this week, but today I found out that it's Invisible Illness Week! How fantastic considering Vulvodynia doesn't really have a week or a month of any sorts.

Coincidentally, this week has been one of my biggest flare ups. I'm still stuck in leggings and tunics and itching to wear my jeans and lace tops. I bought new leggings from Roots today, 98% cotton and absolutely amazing. However, the bad/poor leggings from earlier this week have resulted in some unpleasent chaffing... but that might be a little tmi.

Invisible Illness has an opportunity for us to blog about it and share! They have a thirty things list, here I go!

1. The illness I live with is: Provoked vulvodynia

2. I was diagnosed with it in the year: 2011

3. But I had symptoms since: 2010

4. The biggest adjustment I’ve had to make is: no more sex/jeans

5. Most people assume: I'm being overdramatic

6. The hardest part about mornings are: ATM - figuring out what to wear that wont hurt. 

7. My favorite medical TV show is: A Gifted Man

8. A gadget I couldn’t live without is: Our Mimi -- (R rated)

9. The hardest part about nights are:  nothing! I'm encouraged to sleep without undies! How great is that1 

10. Each day I take 2 pills & vitamins. (No comments, please) --- those aren't for my condition, I have no treatment

11. Regarding alternative treatments I WOULD LOVE TO TRY ANYTHING