Feeling Good (For The Most Part?)
Rarely, am I ever stressed out or do I physically feel the effects of stress. For much of the past week or so, I’ve been experiencing an annoying twitch in my right hand, more specifically, in my right index finger and sometimes, even in my right thumb. It doesn’t hurt or anything. It’s bothersome more than anything else. I would prefer that it just go away entirely, but because it is likely stress-related. I think I have to just let it disappear on its own and not put much thought into it. I’m not even all that stressed to begin with, though perhaps my subconscious sees things very differently. I don’t have any other symptoms as it is. Just that damn right finger twitch. I’m hopeful that it goes away soon. It’s especially annoying.
Speaking of the body breaking down, I’ve been experiencing recurring pains along my left and right flanks. The pain never hits both flanks at the same time, which I suppose is a good thing. I use the word “pain”, but it doesn’t really hurt. It’s more of a possible warning sign. This kind of sensation is what I would consider to be a precursor to a kidney stone. I last had a kidney stone in 2015. I don’t even want to joke that I’m due for another one because that pain is unbearable. Almost without fail, when I have a kidney stone, I am incapacitated for at least seven days and I become reliant on pain medication to make sleeping and life in general, a bit more bearable.
Incidentally, I visit the doctor next week for my 6-month checkup, which should have occurred back in January. I meant to go sooner. I did. Work had been ridiculously busy at the time and going to the doctor had momentarily slipped my mind. Thankfully, my blood sugar levels have been under control and I’ve felt fine, to where I felt that putting it off wasn’t that big of a deal. Still, I probably shouldn’t get in the habit of delaying my doctor visits like that. I need to stay on top of that sort of thing. In preparation for next week’s doctor visit, we’re going in for blood work on Thursday and I’m hoping that all is well there.
I don’t know what prompted me to write about my health, but there you go.
Thankfully, the Visionary is healthy. I feel good. My diabetes is under control. I’m still dropping weight because of the Ozempic. Next week, I’ll have a better idea of how things are going.
I remain hopeful.