Want to do things & my body says "NO, you are not."

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Err, grumble.
Want to do things & my body says "NO, you are not."
Specifically:
make progress on hobby projects
and especially for the last several day, drawing some ideas for my sci-fi writing
but no,
my hands already are stiff, puffy, hurting, as their baseline condition
from effects of several neurological, endocrine, mitochondrial, musculoskeletal, autoimmune, problems.
that there isn't actually much that can be done about.

Discouraging and even a bit depressing that doing formerly fun and fulfilling things now causes extra pain on top of baseline pain.
(which even doing this and telling about it also causes)

Sure, could take painkiller and theoretically do the drawing, but the damage will still be there, it just will be blocked from registering in my consciousness.
Is that a smart thing to do?

(and then there's that my consciousness will be muddied by the side effects of the painkiller)

Dad has had many of same things and similar since early 1980s.
(mine developed a bit over 20 years later, when I was about same age he was when they hit him)
(similar situation with his 16 years younger than him little sister)

All the Navy and later civilian doctors have been able to do for him for and after about 40 years
is have him on about 2 dozen medications about 1/3 of which are to combat side effects of the other 2/3
I'm not sure that actually fits the definition of health care.
I'm not willing to do that to my body.

Mom was a dietitian, so, yes, we have tried eating right, which we were already doing to begin with - no discernible effect.

Incurable chronic diseases suck,
they massively
SUCK.

And I feel stuck.

Can relate to the title of this thread , and necessity of the occasional painkiller to get by . Sometimes more often than not . Weather has not been conducive to ease of living in ones body especially if there are chronic conditions involved . It can be quite upsetting , even discouraging at times . Sorry your having these issues .

Yes, it does suck.

You have an active, creative mind—but you’re stymied by your conditions.

I’m not creative in the sense of you being creative—and all I have is arthritis in the knees and (asymptomatic) prostate cancer.

In a way, I wish you can pass some of your stuff onto me, and maybe I can absorb it, and maybe you won’t feel as bad.

Hugs kites. There really is little you can do apart from allow yourself the rest that you need, and achieve on the days that do allow you to. When the body is fighting to function on a level that comes easy to others, all we can do is listen to the warning. If we don’t we suffer furthermore and for longer.

Make the most of those days that are “doable”, where we have increased energy levels. Your life isn’t “less”, as you can make the things you achieve, count “more” when you achieve them. It’s about altering expectations and recognising what’s important. X

Anyway, at least there is a pleasant view from bed, which is where I'm reclining today on account of the ME/CFS doing its flare thing.
And I know that itself is negatively affecting my frustration and disappointment levels.

The kitty in the window with his butt in the glorious sunshine would be Grumman, the eldest of the pair.
He is literally rescued near-roadkill & has his own limitations and discomfort to deal with.
Georgie has been in bed with me.
Grumman is 12, Georgie is 11.

Yes, that is a bunch of done and 'somewhat done' large scale trains on the shelves.

And as if on cue, an oh so relatable Tumblr post!
https://fatigued-fate.tumblr.com/post/6 ... a-lot-like

And in other news,
Q:Is it good or bad that my 2 cats aren't that talented in that manner?
A: Yes, it is.

https://the-adventures-of-dave.tumblr.c ... 8943987712

2 questions come to mind, seriously.

Are you taking ibuprofen for the pain?

Are you wanting more emotional support type of response or scientific health and science type info that may alleviate some symptoms?

Lyme disease also has those same symptoms, CFS , FMS , ME , kinda hyper inflammatory types of stuff ,I
Am dealing with those also and some physical disabilities . You get all the wonderful side effects that come with those, besides dealing with autism, the depression is magnified at times . Am jeolous you are able to care for your cats , as those are quite a emotional support . Am having bunches of days where even caring for myself becomes
Impossible . But am muddling through , can use some very strong allergy meds , and coffee to make it through more difficult days ..but pay for it later . Am glad to see your able to get a chance to vent here.
By the way you cat looked very content in his spot in the window frame. And your projects on the shelves ?
Hang in there as best as you can.

Advil ? Hope your posting is meant for general info for this thread . As it appears several of us seem to have similiar issues?
Side effects?