some more questions

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Hi........

Here's the thing:

I am a part-time art instructor at a local college. This past summer vacation I

allowed myself to be very very lazy. Now, with the new semester, I'm having

trouble " bouncing back " . Goes like this: Monday's I work 9 hours (1 hour

driving time, 8 hours in wheelchair ) at my teaching job. Not physically

demanding (except maneuvering wheel chair). Tuesday I can do nothing.

Wednesday's I teach 3 1/2 hours (10 minutes driving time - big deal). Again,

nothing physically demanding, except maqneuvering chair. Thursday is not as bad

as Tuesday, but is not good. Friday's I attend ceramics class (2 hours driving

time, 5-6 hours class time - somewhat physically demanding.) Saturdays are much

like Tuesdays. (Let me add that I do not use the wheelchair at home - only when

I go " out " .)

Every muscle and joint screams, and my arms feel like they have weights on

them. The first Tuesday (after semester started), I was also physically ill.

Thank God that hasn't repeated. It seems to take me a full day to recoup from a

full day of work.

Here's the questions:

I used to consider this a " herx " (until I really experienced a herx!)...now I'm

inclined to think of it as unused muscles/joints bitterly complaining. What is

the general feelings about this? Could it be a herx or flare? (By the way, I'm

not sure I understand the difference between the two.)

Did/does anyone else/everyone else experience these " day after " symptoms?

Will my strength and stamina build up as time goes on?

I often absolutely cannot function after a full days activities - must I " force "

myself, despite the pain and fatigue? All my instincts say " take it easy! "

These may seem to be pretty dumb questions.........and I wouldn't post them here

if there were someone else (who knows) that I could talk to.

So, there you go.........would appreciate any kind of response.

Be well,