Saw my doc today.

I had hurt the back of leg last week (on going problem with my cycling) and it was aching again after a ride and asked him about that. He said it was my hamstrings and that I need to stretch it out more before I ride, don't ride so long that it starts hurting, and to cool down for about 10 minutes. He said for as inexperienced as I am, I should only be doing about 5 miles round trip. (He said he cycles some). He also said the route I take is too much for me and to take another (gave me the road) and take it to the airport and back.

He said he was proud that I've started exercising and for coming in. Most people let the pain go until something really serious happens. It's so nice to know he does some cycling and could help with some questions.

I also asked him about the PMS thing. He's giving me a low dose of Celexa and see if that helped. Hmm..bipolar and SSRI's are not always a good mix for me, but I'll give it a try as I haven't been on Celexa but it helps my DH. After you've been on nearly every bipolar and seizure med for the past 14 years, you pretty much know what works and what doesn't.

I had hoped to lose some weight but the scale came in at 216 today. Well, at least I feel better physically and I know I'm stronger than I was a couple of months ago so I'll take that instead.