Well the last few weeks have been interesting recovering from the symptoms of an allergy that we still don't know what caused it. Recovering from really bad sunburn to my hands and lower arms after going fishing and getting caught out in the sun with no protection at all and ending up with swollen hands. Still getting the odd attack in the early hours mainly when we have weather changes from low to high pressure, its getting so regular i could start my own weather service. My bowels finally returned to normal after the allergy seemed to stop but still suffer from IBS so they will constantly play up any way. But at least i am feeling better after going through such a row of bad luck with my health.
For the time being the only problem i am getting is whilst i walk the aches in the muscles in the back if the legs and top part of the legs every now and again and it feels like its burning. IT seems to be coming from the small lump in my back and the doctor is starting to think it is causing pressure on the sciatic nerve and that's what the pain and problem is as the rest of me seem ok at the time it happens. I can get a little short of breath through struggling to walk but that's through straining the body and not the condition. So i have to take things easy for a while while the doctor looks into it but it didn't stop me finally getting out and doing a bit of proper carp fishing and getting lots of fresh air and sun.
(A little too much sun at times)
The fishing trip started out a bit shaky with me loosing 3 fish but ended up having a great 48 hrs non stop fishing camped overnight fishing for the king carp species with the largest fish 18lb 10oz. I went with my friend John Rees and was also visited by a few other friends like Brian and Dean who are bailiffs at the lake its self and members of the fishing club we are in. I did have 2 attacks whilst i was fishing both brought on due to an unexpected heatwave on the second day resulting in me getting badly sun burnt hands and arms that have now peeled and recovered thank god. When having attacks i ask John to take care of the rods in case of a bit , i go into my bivvi which is like a luxurious tent and take the injection and stay there until the attack finishes and then return to fishing none the worst just a bit sore after.
Its easier so stay inside the bivvi when having the attack as the pain is too much and sometimes can scare passers by so being inside take that out of the equation and you can deal with your attacks. If anything was to happen i know i have people around me that will do everything they can and make the right phone calls and take care of things for me. So whilst fishing i actually feel more secure than i do at home. I Always take the medication i require with me and inform someone where i will be and for how long i am staying this way you always know there is help at hand if needed.
Its finally another Birthday today and i have a lazy day indoor planned, nothing new there then! I will be going fishing towards the end of the week or the start of then next week for another 48 hour session on my local lake whilst we still have the warm weather, so depending on the passing storms i will try and catch 2 days clear and go then. I will also be fishing a few other places over the coming summer months as now i am feeling better i will try and get out fishing as much as i can as it gives me fresh air and something else to keep me occupied other than my illness. I still have to remember i am recovering and have a hiatus hernia so i do have to take things easy and not over exert myself but try and get as much exercise as i can, whilst i can and when my back and legs hurt stay and rest and don't make em worst. Try and make the most of the times i am feeling well as winter is not far away and as i know through experience the attacks return in number. At moment one or two and day controlled through my injections is amazing lets hope its stays a while.
