The meds (not even going to try to spell it) is for insomnia and headaches. I wake up often, therefore am not getting good sleep. I haven't woken up in the middle of the night for almost a week.
I hit my head higher than the neck, on the back, middle to right side.
I have my contrast low on my computer at work.
I found myself really nauseous one day and realized I had changed my computer wallpaper to something with "soft" colors, but it had depth and that was making me dizzy. Arggghh!

I tried driving at night last weekend and found out I could if I had to, but after about 10 minutes, I came back home and was exhausted. I greatly dislike halogen headlights. I felt I needed to see my limitations since we are going into winter. Daylight hours are getting limited. I live close to my job, so it shouldn't be an issue.

I am learning a lot from this. Not only medically, but what is really important in life. It's frustrating even though I have the best situation given the circumstances (lots of support at home, work, etc). People still wonder how I am doing and there isn't a lot to tell, because it just "is how it is".
Thank you Mark and everyone. I truly need this forum to help me understand it is not all in my head and to learn. I just hope I can "pay it forward".

Mary,

A simple way to remember the med is by the brand name. Amitriptyline is known as Elavil. Easier to say and spell.

When someone asks you how you are doing, you could say, "I still have the same struggles but know improvement will take time. Thanks for asking." This explanation does not give them an excuse to expect you to take on a stressful load.

My best to you.

Well, after being on iron and vitamin supplements my blood work still isn't up to par, but not as horribly bad as last time. My stamina has improved slightly, but not much. I am not sleeping as well, but I hope that turns around. Hopefully with the stress of the holiday's behind me, things will level out again.
Day by day...