Author: Matt

Matt is a coder, fatty, and nerd who suffers from Ankylosing Spondylitis. This is where I talk about my health, my wieghtloss journey, coping with pain, diets, abd mental health. For more fun stuff by me try matrixdreams.com

How is Matt today?

Matt is having a good day.

Matt's current mood is pleased.

Matt is feeling productive.

Matt's pain level* is 1.

This month's pain range is 1 to 3.

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Ouch

Ouch ouch ouch ouch ouch ouch ouch… Today has much pain. Ouch. It just arrived without notice. All the pain.

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Today was a mixed bag

I had a flair-up start around midday. The first symptom was my ears feeling blocked all of a sudden. Then… read more Today was a mixed bag

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Feeling better

I recently had a bad day. Like earthquakes, this was probably overdue but it messed up the whole week. Slept… read more Feeling better

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Not doing great today

Today is not a good day. This could not have come at a worse time. No matter what I do,… read more Not doing great today

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Weight loss win!

This post is to celebrate a weight-loss win. I am around 5 (ish) pounds lighter than my last weigh-in. That… read more Weight loss win!

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Longer, longer, longer last sleep 😴

Today I went to bed a little after midnight. I woke up just now (about 18 hours later). Which is… read more Longer, longer, longer last sleep 😴

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Loooooong sleep is long

So guess who just woke up after over twelve hours of sleep. Yeah, me. There’s not much else to say… read more Loooooong sleep is long

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Today was a great day

In terms of physical health, today was one of the better ones. So too for mental health. I got in… read more Today was a great day

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At Last! A good day!

They say, share your victories. Well, this evening I have a victory to share. I spent most of the day… read more At Last! A good day!

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Day four in Matt’s world of pain

Today is the best day I have had these last four days and it still isn’t good.

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I rarely post on a good day, I wonder why

It is not all that often that I post on a good day. I do have good days, you know…. read more I rarely post on a good day, I wonder why

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Urg TBH

Yeah, I feel less than terrific and not, it seems, for any of the usual reasons. For the second day… read more Urg TBH

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I finally did it. I got back on the scales.

The outcome was within less than a pound (0.7lb or 0.3kg) of my pre-Christmas weight. I have to say, I… read more I finally did it. I got back on the scales.

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Today I am in pain

Ouch. That is all.

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Happy Crimbo and all that

I woke up this morning having slept the most restful sleep I have slept in ages. I feel great. Despite… read more Happy Crimbo and all that

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Long sleep?

Today I slept a long time. Over 11 hours. I awoke to feel well-rested and refreshed. The question on my… read more Long sleep?

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Over 13 hours asleep

I’m feeling better if somewhat groggy. The good news is that my recent back pain cleared off; the less than… read more Over 13 hours asleep

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Back pain is back

Today I was woken up by persistent and nagging pain and discomfort in my back. Not the OMG I want… read more Back pain is back

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Why am I so sleepy?

I got nine hours of sleep and yet, today, all I can do is doze off while watching YouTube videos…. read more Why am I so sleepy?

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Hope. I have some today.

I actually feel pretty much ok today. I’ve even got some good writing in already.

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On the bright side, I probably lost weight

The one possible upside of appetite loss during an illness is that you might have shed a little fat. At… read more On the bright side, I probably lost weight

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Today is just pain

I woke up this morning with a stiff neck. That soon became a migraine headache. I can barely look at… read more Today is just pain

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This really is not my week

I feel like death warmed up. I have a fever, my throat hurts, and my brain is on strike. Yesterday… read more This really is not my week

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Another headache day but different

Today was the third day running of headaches. No involuntary sleep this time. This time, I said blow it and… read more Another headache day but different