Topic : Living with Chronic Pain

Hi all,

 

 

Hope you are ALL doing well, that the painlevels are low, and your spirits are high and full of love and hope.

 

For me it is just a quick check-in, cause i am real ill.

 

My daughter came home from school with a cold and after 5 days, i had the full hit of it. It has been 3 weeks now, i am on 4000 mg of antibiotics for a sinusitis and bronchitis, i hate my imune-system.

 

I had fevers and more in my bed then something else.

 

The best of it is, that last week my husband and my sun had it too just when i started to feel a bit better. They took antibotics too. Saturday, it was my birthday...

 

Now they are of to work and school again and i am sitting here sneezing and caughing again.

Took today  a days rest and hope for the best tomorrow.

 

Please, no more antibiotics, i can feel my colon is so swollen* and the toilet is my best friend for now.

 

I will catch up reading all since my last post but not in the next few days. I will be back.

 

Dianah, miss you and i don't find your e-mail adress anymore, please, put it on again. Huge hug

 

Prof, i do wish you are doing much better, i have been praying for you. Gentle hug

 

Morgan, how is the leg, my elf-friend? Still hurting, hmm? Big kiss

 

Becca, love from cybermama

 

Becky, miss talking to you, Big kiss too

 

Lashy, my sweet friend, i think of you every day, every single day.

 

Debbie, no, i would not forget you, a big big hug, last but not least.

 

I miss you all but i feel to tired.

 

Sims

I'm not feeling very well today.  I am going off of Fentanyl pain patches cold turkey.  So I'm in alot of pain...thank goodness for a new rx of Percocet.  Withdrawal pain is worse for me than Lupus pain.  Add to that the nausea, cold sweats, restless legs, & insomnia and I just feel crummy.
I hope you all have healing days.
Susan

my step-mom used to say:  "my get-up-and-go got up and went..."

 

now i understand!

 

i am just checking in because i don't want anyone to worry.  there is nothing dire going on -- just same old, same old.  we go see dr. go-to-guy this afternoon at 3.  it is going to be an exercise in restraint to try and keep this visit limited to my top 3 complaints (i always try to hold it to 3!).

 

he needs to check my foot... i need a couple of rx... and then there is the infamous pain/fever/sweat triad.

 

it seems like most of us here are cycling through a tough period -- maybe it is the change of seasons -- so let's concentrate on getting to the other side of all the problems, eh?

 

i hope everyone is hanging in, and also hope to read some updates soon.

 

love,

prof

Hi Prof,

Thanks for checking in because I was concerned about you and wondering how you were doing. I hope that everything gets attended to at your doctors visit. My neighbor called this morning and her mom was rushed to the hospital bleeding from the urether. Got me so angry to find out that the daughter had brought her mom to ER because she was bleeding and in horrible pain and had been sent home because they had done tests on her recently and that the  ER doctor said "so they wouldn't admit her even though she was in an awful lot of pain AND bleeding. This lady is 80years ago and that upsets me so much because the daughter came home called her regular doctor and he said to call an ambulance so they did and she was admitted and gee, guess they forgot one test because the poor lady has a mass on her kidney and now they will have to operate..gets me upset that they blow people off especially the elderly. anyways, sorry I went off on a tangent here but I needed to vent. Please stick to your guns and address any problem that you know in your gut is telling you something is off. Well, hubby is on his way home but I wanted to let you know I was thinking of you and wishing you well and that I hope that the doctor addresses your concerns. take care ~Carol~

Sorry I've been away so long...I've been going full-speed on the Scouting and School stuff...and trying to be a good example for oldest son...he spends WAY too much time online, to the exclusion of a real life...he needs REAL friends...he could be in real danger at his age, not having enough life experience to know who to trust...you just never know who you're talking to online...(Don't worry, I'm who I say I am...47 year female old with fibromyalgia and a host of other issues)...

 

I just heard on the news about a new condition called "Irritable Male Syndrome"...I can hardly wait for the report...I think that John has it...LOL  (It is that the man is irritable, or that he is prone to irritate those around him??)...hee hee

 

Sunday night was rough...I had to deal with people in melt-down mode after one of John's tyrades at middle son about being throrough with his chores...middle son consistently leaves things undone, saying that he is finished...the dishes were "done', but there were glasses, plates, pans, and cups all over the place...but the dishwasher had been unloaded, and he had loaded SOME dishes in...so in his mind, he was finished...I told him I'd have to start charging him a penny for every dish I find after he says he is "done"...he does that with the lawn and his laundry too...anyway...I talked John and middle son into finally making up...and John had to "take back" some of what he said...glad that they worked it out...

 

John is really depressed...he goes off on people, and then he feels really bad about it....and he should...he really needs to get into the doctor for a medication adjustment...but he is still MUCH better WITH the antidepressant than without...he was practically intolerable without meds...but I'm loyal and dedicated to our marriage...so I managed to talk him into getting help...that was many years ago...and he's tried many different antidepressants...some with marginal results...the Cymbalta has been the best so far, but it seems to be working less effectively...he may need to go up in the dose...the doc told him that some people become desensitized to certain meds, so it is necessary to "rotate" drugs...switch every couple of years...I hope NOT...I really don't want to go through the transitional period...because cross-tapering doesn't work with most antidepressants....anyway, John took the day off work yesterday...and he felt better today...he has so many worries...he worries all the time about his job...all the time about being able to provide for his family...all the time about the kids...no wonder he is so stressed and depressed...but the worry is a symptom of depression...and his doc is booked out for two months...he goes to the same office as I do, but to a different doc...I asked if any of the other docs might be able to see him sooner...the receptionist said that he could do that, if his doc will "release" him to them...hmmmm

 

Having the same counselor as my oldest son doesn't seem to be a problem...she is very professional...she doesn't share anything that he says to her in confidence...she instead wants him to be sharing with us himself...but being a young adult...his parents are the LAST people on Earth that he would want to share with...although, he is sharing some...I don't want to push...he'll share what he wants to...and I try not to be judgemental...my mom was really critical and judgemental...so I know how it feels...I've just been letting him know that we're here...and that we have both been through enough to understand him...Personally, you couldn't PAY me enough to re-live my teen and young adult years...I don't know if it was the bipolar disorder, or just teenage angst, but I was really glad to turn 25 and leave it behind me...age 25 is when young adults get their "brains" back and realize that maybe their parents DID know what they were talking about...I just want to come across as "helpful"...not critical...his issues are huge to him...but internet chat rooms are not the place to find solace...I would like to see him get involved in a young adults youth group with a church...our town is tiny, so there is none here...but 30 minutes away, there are lots of churches with young adult groups...he just needs to find one that fits with his schedule...

 

Oldest son has been doing very well at his new job...but he needs to make sure that he is getting enough hours...he was "on call" for Sunday, but yesterday and today, he was called in for training...on their slow nights when there is more time for the chef to give him individual attention and let him do more than just salads and desserts...and communication is his biggest stumbling block...we've been encouraging him to make sure that he is communicating at work...he still doesn't have an employee number for the computer system, where is is supposed to be checking in and out (time clock)...he has been writing it all down and keeping it...I told him that he needs to show up early today and ASK!!  I'm sure that his boss doesn't bite...

 

With running about, and putting out "fires" with hubby and oldest two kids, I'm feeling pretty stressed...my moods go back an forth...bipolar patterns...even with the meds...think how I'd be without them!! (shudder!)  I'm pretty sore too...stress causes muscle tension, which causes pain...which causes more tension...and more pain...Excedrin and heat have been my best friends...I just don't have time or gasoline to get to the chiropractor...

 

BUT...the Boy Scouts have sold their entire stock of popcorn!!  The Scouts have been taking orders from family, friends, teachers, etc...so we will order more for delivery on their take-order forms...most of the boys have earned enough money to get to summer camp, plus some left for their camping equipment and clothing...Oldest son has outgrown most of his hiking attire, so he will pass it on to middle son...youngest son will need to equip himself...he can borrow oldest son's zero-degree sleeping bag for now...actually, John wants a new one because he is too tall...so youngest son will get that one...eventually...The Boy Scouts are looking forward to many fun adventures...this month, we are making a trek to the Corn Maze...it is a blast!!  We'll definitely have to dress warm...after dark, it gets pretty cold...The Cub Scouts are being invited on this trip too...we want as much interaction between the younger and older boys as we can...so that the younger boys will see how much fun it is, and want to stick with it...it's amazing how much admiration little kids have for the older kids...so the more they want to "be like" the older kids, the more likely they are to graduate into the Boy Scouts when they are finished with the Cub Scout program at the end of 5th grade...Scouting is "cool"...

 

For the next month or so, my group of boys (the Webelos) will be working on their Scientist pin...we are doing some experiments, using the Scientific method...plus, we get to go visit a scientist someplace...I just have to find one to visit!!  The high school science teacher suggested the WSU Extension in our area...the bigger universities have extensions at our local community college...they might have a lab and some scientists to talk with...or we could visit the medical lab at the local hospital...plus, the boys will be building model rockets, and John and the Boy Scouts will be helping with the launch...

 

Next month, the Boy Scouts will be teaching first aid to the Cub Scouts...what better way to learn than to teach...the Webelos will earn their Readyman pin...

 

Well...have to get off now...Dinah...I notice that you've been missing for a couple of days...hope you can come back soon...glad to hear from many who posted yesterday and today...I'll probably pop in later...I still need to catch up on my reading here...Becky 

Hi Dianah,

Becky did check in and thankfully she has just been very busy and is ok but what about you? I miss our back and forth correspondence so please check in and let us know YOU are ok. Prof is not feeling well and I hope that the doctor is able to find out what the problem is that is causing her fever. I am doing ok but my husband is going to a surgeon on Thurs. to see what is up with this growth on his leg. I personally think it is some sort of ganglion that is a result of surgery he had done on his knee quite a few years ago. Am interested to find out what the doctor thinks. Well, just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you and hoping that you are ok and like Becky you are just busy..take care my friend.   ~Carol~

damn it!

 

just got home.  we are still chasing the fever source -- dr. go-to-guy says that it is possible the left shoulders infected -- but more likely a mechanical failure.

 

i have to be at the hospital bright and early -- for the wound care clinic to look at my foot.  he said there is the beginning of gangrene.  i cannot believe he used that word.  there is a bad ulcer but just a tiny area of dead skin.

Good Morning Everyone

 

Whew.. yesterday I slept until almost 11 A.M.. and that sleep in threw me off all day.. but, I think I needed that extra sleep...

 

Yesterday afternoon I was outside shoveling the slush off the deck, so I could get to the BBQ grill. now that is a dye hard griller... ha ha ha....

 

And I've been hooked on the Nancy Grace show at 6 every night.. Mom and I now have a routine.. dinner is done at 5:55 and we are glued to the TV and dinner... too funny, if the phone rings, nope, they will have to wait.....

 

Carol.... Hi there my Friend.. I was thinking of you yesterday while I was outside shoveling and wondering how your weather is holding up??? Ha ha ha.. it was funny because the sun was shinning and it was nice outside.. except for the snow and MUD...

 

I am so glad Hubby is getting his leg checked out.. So you will have a busy Thursday.. Ha, now see, if he can have things checked out.. so can YOU..... heeee ha ha ha,,, hint hint hint......

 

I work today and going to see if I can go to Grandma's on Thur and not Friday... I'm suppose to go out of town with a friend Fri afternoon and come back home on Tue,,, to be honest, I'm not feeling it at all.......

She has a court date on Monday and wants to go back to her land and go though some of her winter stuff and bring back to her new job...

 

Oh, I'll see how I feel in the morning... ha ha ha...... Great to have coffee with you this morning.. Sending you some HUGS HUGS HUGS for today.......

 

Susan... How are you doing with coming off the patches?????? With-draws are the Worst... Why are you coming off the patches????? Just know I am thinking extra of you.. HUG HUG HUG

 

Becky... Yeah, Yahoo.. You checked in....  I was thinking you were just one buys lady... or that your computer broke down....

 

I take cymbalta also and just upped it to 120 MG about 6 months ago.. Ins just loved that jump.. I pay right at 70.00 a month.. HA... hubby don't care, just as long as it "works".... heeeeee.......

 

I was thinking about what you were saying about meds and got to thinking, over the last 15 years, I have switched three times with my meds.. Prozac-Zoloft and now Cymbalta.. Once I tried bu-spar.. no thanks..

But I really like how I feel on Cymbalta...

 

Just know we are so glad you checked in.... HUG HUG HUG....

 

SIMS..... Ha, I was just thinking about YOU.. and here you are... Oh, them colds are the worst.. I am so feeling for you.. and something with such a "small name".... cold... can make us feel so BAD.................

 

And to add to it.. it's the gift that keeps giving.... yikkkkk.....

 

My address is....... dharden@colliscom.net

 

Would love to hear from you my Sweet Friend... HUG HUG HUG....................

 

Okay...... Well, I'm back to the grind today.. So that means I have to get off my tail in order to get ready to head out the door.....

 

Monday, it took me a half an hr just to get the car ready to go. (had to shovel the snow off and then let it warm up and do another shove-off... but this morning.. just have to warm it up.....

 

Lashy had her "sleep study last night".. I can't wait to hear what they have to say.. She's having problems logging on.. but wanted me to tell everyone HI and Sends all of her LOVE....................

 

Have my fingers crossed that we all have a safe day.....

 

All my Love and Hope.......... Dianah

 

Prof... Sending you a HUGE... Good Luck for today!!!!

 

Nothing you love better than the car adventure..... Just know I am thinking extra of you and sending the "hope" your way....

 

Can't wait to hear how your morning goes at the clinic... Good thing we are all sitting down... ha ha ha.

 

All My Love and Hope........ Diana

I gave you the wrong address...

 

That tells me I need more COFFEE....

 

dharden@collinscom.net

 

Okay... I got it this time........

 

HUG HUG HUG......... Diana