my turkey day and such

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I'm not sure if I ever mentioned what my career was before I became unable to

work, but I was a chef. So, when it gets to times like thanksgiving when being

in the kitchen is so important to me and I have to rely on everyone's help

instead of handling it on my own, it makes me feel quite small. As anyone who's

ever been in the restaurant business knows a chef likes no company in the

kitchen, lol. Well I pulled off thanksgiving but was hurting like heck on friday

and feeling so sad, because cooking is what I love to do, but then it was time

to take my MTX injection, so I did that. And once again feel like I've got the

flu. I hope these side effects don't last, for my sake and for the sake of my

children, who have to spend the weekends watching me lie on the couch. I'd much

prefer my hair falling out over this SICK feeling, I'd been considering shaving

my head anyway, lol. On the bright side, we put up our christmas tree and while

I was trying to water it, I found another thing I

couldn't do... water the christmas tree, lol. I got stuck under there and

couldn't get myself out, my daughter had to get my neighbor to come and help

lift me. Question for anyone else on MTX have you noticed any increased

anxiety?? my anxiety attacks and general shakiness seem to have increased, not

sure if its the med or just me. Thankfully doesn't mind laying in bed and

brushing my hair until I fall asleep. I thank God for sending him, my angel and

I thank God for bringing me to you all. Hope you all are having good days. I

live in Lake Placid, NY and it isn't unlikely for us to spend two months during

the winter in sub-zero temperatures, I've already noticed my morning stiffness

seems to hang on for quite awhile longer since the temps have decreased, besides

the rice sock (which I keep lovingly under my pillow) are there any other

suggestions you all have for combatting the temperature blues. Thank you all and

God bless.

kerri sue

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