Aching Legs

Where is this tiredness coming from? Perhaps my body has not yet adjusted to being well. I know it will pass, I bow to the need to rest. Normally, it feels good to lie down after a day filled with glorious activity. Tonight I ache everywhere, especially in my legs. I retreat to my bedroom early, hoping the pains will pass. Sugar curls up on the foot of my bed, hanging her head dejectedly over the side. I rarely let her up on my bed, but tonight her presence is comforting.

I read for a bit, ending with the Compline reading in my Divine Hours for Spring book. I love ending the day with words such as these:

"Almighty God, grant us and those we love a peaceful night and a perfect end."

Despite the good thoughts and careful prayer, the pain in my legs escalates. I take some Ibuprofen, tuck a pillow to cushion my legs, then fall fitfully into sleep. An hour later, I waken. The pain is horrible, cramping, aching. What is causing this? I can barely discern just what hurts so much. Joints? Muscles? Not really. It seems to run along the bone. Touch elicits pain. Am I detoxing from all the harsh medicines of the previous months? Has the bone cancer decided to come suddenly into play?

I stumble out of bed and wander about, rubbing my legs carefully, trying some heat for relief. Nothing seems to help. I lie down again. Even pulling the sheet over my legs creates pain. Now I have numbness and tingling, a burning sensation in my feet, especially the soles of my feet. Shingles? There is no rash, no fever. The location seems a bit odd. Flu? Not the normal way for flu to hit.

I watch the time flip by on the clock. 11:50. Midnight. 1:32. 2:50 am. Somewhere after that, I drift off, waking around 5:30. The pain has subsided at last. I decide to sleep in a bit. I roll over on my side, curling up, tucking my legs gently. Let's hope we have seen the last of whatever that was! Good thing I will see my doctor soon.