This Has Been the Most Difficult Month So Far
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Hi friend,
May has been difficult for me.
I know I’m the one to usually inspire and motivate you, but this newsletter isn’t exactly that. That being said, it’s not a sad read either.
Just because something is difficult doesn’t mean I’m going to stop being happy :)
I’m still as happy and optimistic and absolutely kicked to experience each day, every day.
The Problem: I got diagnosed with Trochanteric Bursitis.
Here’s how…
On our flight to Japan this January, I slept for nearly 6 hours tilted on my right side. It’s normal, isn’t it? I can’t sit up straight and sleep on a flight!
I started experiencing pain on the right side of my leg, next to my hip.
In the following days, the pain was really intense. But I blamed it on the daily walking that we were doing in Tokyo and Kyoto.
Once back, it settled down a bit but still shows up at least every week.
Last week, I thought it’s been five months and I should get it checked. No pain for five months is normal and should be left for time to heal.
Basically, we all have these fluid-filled sacs (bursae) between bones, muscles, and joints that reduce friction. Mine has become inflamed.
And that’s what it is.
It’s become a lot better. The fact that it hasn’t increased is good news. And something I noticed is that I experience the pain after strenuous leg days and HIIT which I need to rest out for a month. I shouldn’t be doing any movement that affects this joint. Since then, I’ve:
run after 5 years and become exerted af
done strenuous leg days
gone all out on HIIT
And I haven’t yet had the meds.
Don’t ask me why.
I guess the holiday weight gain has affected me a bit mentally and I really want to shed it out. More than that, working out makes me so happy, it feels weird to not give my best.
I can’t imagine waking up on a weekday and not exercising. It’s such an essential part of my routine, and maybe my identity too.
This, and a few other things have got me exhausted emotionally and physically.
Luckily, my happy places like my partner, family, and work keep me grounded and sane.
But it’s time to start being a bit soft on my healing - both emotionally and physically.
If you’ve read it this far, I’m surprised how much you care about a random internet hooman’s lateral hip pain 😆
In all seriousness, thank you :)
And to some of you, I hope this shows you that you need to care for yourself.
It’s not just the self-love jazz, it’s important for your wellbeing.
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I’ll see you next week.
Love,
N
Take it easy! And take care of yourself :)
Get well soon and take care, Niharikaa.