{"id":1555,"date":"2025-07-11T04:12:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T00:42:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefibro-lupusbutterfly.com\/?p=1555"},"modified":"2025-07-11T04:12:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T00:42:10","slug":"driving-across-6-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefibro-lupusbutterfly.com\/?p=1555","title":{"rendered":"Driving Across 6 States"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This week I have been driving across 6 states.\u00a0<\/h2>\n

As of today, I have one more state to go before I reach my destination. Recent blood tests show that I am in a Lupus flare. Driving with Fibromyalgia is hard enough, but driving in a Lupus flare makes things a “bit” more adventurous! The steroids my PCP put me on are no more and my body definitely feels like it!! One day at a time, one minute at a time!!<\/p>\n

I am headed west to take care of my mom for a few weeks. This trip was planned way before my (new-again Lupus diagnosis); You know, the diagnosis where I finally BELIEVE<\/a> I have it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

I am the driver on this trip, and I made sure I stopped every 2 hours to walk a bit and to keep blood clots away, per my doctor’s advice. I spent no more than 6-7 hours per day in the car and stayed at Holiday Inn Express Hotels because, in my opinion, they have the comfiest beds for the price.\u00a0<\/p>\n

My right knee swelled on day one, so I used the knee brace I brought with me. Each night I have used the heating pad I packed to help soothe my aching hips and lower back. I am traveling with my teenage daughter, so I even put her to use, and she has helped rub out my tired, aching, arm and shoulder muscles from driving, as needed.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sunscreen has become my new friend, and since I am going west, it will definitely be needed!<\/p>\n

So, as you travel this summer, be sure to pace yourself, walk and do your best each day!\u00a0 I am doing my best to take my own advice! ha-ha<\/p>\n

We are Lupus warriors, after all!<\/p>\n

~The Fibro-Lupus Momma<\/p>\n

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