Sinead I completely understand how you feel now having been so active. I too was a very heathy person. Never took a single tablet. Walked 6 miles a day. Loved being outdoors. Went to the gym and did swimming. That all ended rather abruptly 6 1/2 years ago when my back went click for no apparent reason. I was lying down at the time and just about to get up off the couch. Now it's a different story. I do go walking but nothing like I used to do!!!! That's been the hardest for me. But I'm pushing myself every week to do just that little bit more even if I have to pay the consequences later. It might be just an extra 5 mins but I try. Plus it's a great time to clear the head and do lots of thinking!!

I hate the fact that I can't do things around the house like I used to like painting and decorating. It's sooo frustrating having to sit/lie down and watch while my husband takes over I then remind myself that you know there are far worse off cases out there and I should be grateful that I can get out and about!!!

Thank God for my laptop/iPad too otherwise I would be a basket case

Take care

Jackie