Having a bit of problem

February 15, 2003

I've basically been burning candles at both ends and sides for the past

few weeks, but have kept up with my protein, meds and hydration. I'm not

getting as much sleep as I should, but am trying. I keep telling Tim I'm

tired and for the last month my right hip/thigh has been stiff and sore.

Hurts when I bend my leg to cross it or to put my shoes or socks on. The

other day it felt like the leg was going to give out.

I've been sleeping on the couch since my revision on my tt scar last

week as I can't sleep on my side with all those stitches. I haven't

taken any pain killers or anything out of the ordinary. I went to sleep

last night and apparently woke up around 7:30 this morning, made

breakfast for Tim and the kids, chili omelet for Tim, scrambled eggs and

hash browns and toast for the kids and I even had a few bites of Tim's

omelet. I also apparently cleaned up after breakfast and then layed back

down on the couch. I don't remember doing any of this. Tim woke me up to

what I thought was a little while later and it was 1:15 in the afternoon

asking me if I was alright. Said that our neighbor came over at 11:15,

ringing the doorbell, knocking on the door etc. because we were

supposed to watch her son today and I didn't even flinch. He said he

came upstairs because the dog wouldn't stop barking and he saw me

sleeping on the couch. He told and to go downstairs and to

let me sleep and left me for another 2 hours. He said he was two minutes

short of calling an ambulance. He couldn't wake me up at all, no

movement, no nothing. Told him I was fine except for feeling a bit

" foggy " , but otherwise was ok. Took a good hour for the " fog " to lift

and I've been ok since then. Even took Leah to a birthday party that she

will be spending the night at. is going to spend the night with my

brother, once goes home. Then I can rest by myself.

This is the second time something like this has happened. The first time

was in December right before Christmas when Tim was away. Also, last

night I was a bit wobbly a few times on my feet where I felt like I may

collapse.

My question is has anyone had anything similar happen to them? I'm going

to call my neurologist on Monday to see if there should be any concern.

Maybe it's just signs of exhaustion. I was completely exhausted and run

down when it happened the last time too.

Sorry for the length of the note, just wanted you to get a clear picture

of what's going on. Otherwise, I feel fine most of the time.

Thanks.

Regina

February 15, 2003