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Ouch That Hurts

Drifting dreamily betwixt and between just before waking as dawn slowly breaks a tranquil place I love to be stretching gently my legs from sleep when suddenly my peace is shattered A morning ritual begins to descend unwelcome unwanted it truly is no friend I scream out loud excruciating pain I cannot move expletives abound holding my breath I struggle to turn cramps unrelenting whilst trying to stand Parkinson’s exacerbates my getting out of bed and all the while the pain such pain I never want to sleep again Standing now I press down hard to alleviate the pain my calf now feeling battered and bruised this daily ritual is truly wearing me down… Written 13th June 2019 after yet another vicious attack of the cramps at 4.30 am… Contest Brian's Choice P Sponsor Brian Strand THIRD PLACE

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/16/2019 10:30:00 AM

Hi Ann, So sorry my friend - cramps are the worst but with prayer and perseverance hope you can overcome your illness. Thinking and praying, Hugs, Jennifer.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 6/18/2019 1:16:00 PM

Thank you so much Jennifer for your lovely comments. I really do appreciate your visit and your kindness. With kindest thoughts Ann xx - I did reply to this before the problem with PS, so you may get it twice!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 6/17/2019 2:26:00 AM

Bless you Jennifer for your kindness and lovely visit. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Charles Messina

Date: 6/15/2019 6:59:00 AM

Ann, I am so sorry to hear of your illness, I have a friend who is going through it. Many blessings and prayers being sent. BTW, you have managed to write a gifted poem...even at 4:30am (lol) Well done. Hugs ~Charlie

Ann Gilmour
Date: 6/15/2019 5:25:00 PM

Thank you so much Charlie for your lovely visit and your blessings and prayers, which I really appreciate - thank you! Glad you liked my poem and pleased to say I've had 2 cramp free nights! Kindest thoughts from Ann xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/15/2019 6:36:00 AM

That sounds very painful Ann. I hope it lessens soon and there is something that will help it keep calmed down more. You have shown us what it is like. Well written :)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 6/15/2019 5:26:00 PM

Bless you Heidi for your kind comments - thank you! With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 6/13/2019 9:46:00 AM

Aaaaaah! Oh, oh oh. I feel that! Ouch that DOES hurt. Oh my dear. I felt every word. I know those moves ;) HUGS! xomo

Ann Gilmour
Date: 6/13/2019 4:29:00 PM

Gosh Maureen you have been through so much and yet I feel you have come through a much stronger person. Thank you for sharing with me Maureen and I really appreciate your kindness and support - thank you! With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 6/13/2019 11:06:00 AM

I've been getting them lately, dealing with dehydration & head injury. The morning roulette ;) Have had em wicked in the past too. More pain than I remember from the initial TBI & ton of bones broken was the leg cramping. Nurse "stretch and pump ankle", femer and ankle were smashed... :o/

Ann Gilmour
Date: 6/13/2019 10:22:00 AM

Oh bless you Maureen for your caring visit and hugs. I have had these cramps every morning for the past few days and they are so painful! But as I said to Tom I may mix the tonic water with a gin or two as it may be the magic potion needed, if not at least I will get slowly sozzled, hahaha...With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/13/2019 9:09:00 AM

Sorry to hear that Ann, hope you're soon on the mend. Tom

Ann Gilmour
Date: 6/13/2019 10:07:00 AM

Oh thank you so much Tom. Unfortunately, night cramps are one of many nasty symptoms associated with Parkinson's, but it has been every morning for the last few days, and my calf is now so sore. But a friend has suggested tonic water which has quinine in that can be helpful with cramps, so maybe a G & T at bedtime will do the trick, haha... With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/13/2019 8:04:00 AM

Must be so hard..my best wishes to you, Ann..hope you feel better soon. Another poem that stems from the heart.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 6/13/2019 10:02:00 AM

Thank you so much for your kind wishes Vijay, and by writing my thoughts down this morning it seemed to help a little. Thanks for your most welcome visit Vijay it is always to good to hear from you. With kindest thoughts Ann xx