Evening, Weds Feb 19

Pain rating according to scale: 6 and rising (spasms are an 8+)

Generalized pain? Yes

Particular points of emphasis: Back, ribs, chest, legs, feet, hands, shoulders, hips, elbows

Type of pain: Steady, dull ache in legs and shoulders overlaid with sharp, burning, stabbing aches. Sides (ribcage) hurt as though severely bruised on the inside, some burning to the ache, and punctuated by sharp stabbing that is shared by left shoulder. Sharp, throbbing, burning ache down along spine and muscles along spine; sharp, heavy pain crackling through chest above breasts. Sharp, intense, shooting spasms in low back and legs from hips. Feet and hands intermittent, seizing intense aches on the dull side but still sharply intense.

Pain worsened by: Time, consciousness, movement

Other symptoms:  Sore, tender mouth; fatigue; stiffness; dry mouth; difficulty swallowing; nausea; feverish body aches; excessive sweating while sleeping; vision problems (difficulty focusing eyes).

Action taken: Pain meds on schedule, muscle relaxer and sleeping pills, heating pad, (possibly going for a walk?), rest, drugged naps.

One word summary: Fuckin tired of this shit.

Note: Burning bones has spread to shoulder joints and hips. Have had several instances over the past few days of being unable to swallow at all the first few times I tried (throughout the day). Cautiously introducing gluten back into diet in small amounts-- have been using non GF oatmeal this week with no ill effects.