June 26, 2026

Running on Empty

Lately I've been so tired that I haven't done much exploring. Consequently, I couldn’t come up with a satisfying photo for Black and White Weekend. I wound up with this shadow shot, turning it and cropping so there’s a diagonal to add a sense of movement.


This was just a snapshot I took to illustrate my complaint that the deck was too hot for bare feet. The planks are newly painted, and the sun was very bright that day. 

Doctors haven’t been too helpful in explaining my fatigue, but tests continue to show that my protein and sodium levels are low. I’m supposed to take sodium pills, but they upset my stomach, So I’ve tried to increase my dietary salt, plus sodium bicarbonate in place of Tums. 

I still go to physical therapy to try to improve steadiness and strength, but it leaves me exhausted for a day or two. I keep trying because I really want to be able to walk farther. 

9 comments:

  1. I’m very sorry about your fatigue. I hope they can get those meds sorted out quickly. That’s an interesting shadow shot and a good one for the meme.

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  2. Great shot! I'm so sorry about your continuing problems (hugs)

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  3. ...I need to get myself to the physical therapy too.

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  4. Interesting shot in B&W. Hope the fatigue situation can resolve. It's no fun having a bod which slowly gives pause to our desires to be moving about.

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  5. Hope you can recover your energy, Linda.

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  6. So sorry to read about your fatigue.
    I do hope this can be resolved for you.

    Sending good wishes.

    All the best Jan

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  7. I wish I could wave a magic wand and make things better. Here's the next best thing: a virtual hug. I hope the doctors and the PT come up with an explanation.

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    1. As usual, forgot to sign my name - Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com

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  8. Aww sending you hugs, and as for a great photo this is it because it really pulls us in to see what's up!

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