Guest guest Posted March 2, 2002 Report Share Posted March 2, 2002 mindy, i am so sorry you are going through this. i know just how you feel. i went to the e/r twice in one day last year. i really don't think they helped me. sounds like you are having a very bad flare and need to be. i did feel better knowing i wasn't in cardiac distress or stroke bound but only anxiety, and costacondritis ( i'm sure i didn't spell that right) i don't believe the e/r will investigate any further. they told me specific tests needed to be ordered by my dr. they told me to come back if further problems. i returned by ambulance hours later thinking they would admit me and run tests and find out. but they just released me again and i needed to find a ride home a 1am. do what you feel you have to do. but i would keep on your dr. hope you feel better soon. kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2002 Report Share Posted March 2, 2002 Kathy, Thank you so much for your wisdom, Are you on pain meds and if so does it help...I am getting ready to give up my thoughts on not ever touching them. I was even thinking of a good stiff drink, but I don't drink nor do I have any.LOL... So do you have imflamation like that too? I thought maybe it didn't go with RA...I don't have any clue what I am dealing with here, just wishing I woulod wake up one morning and it all be a bad dream....sounds good for all of us , huh. Hugs, Mindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2002 Report Share Posted March 2, 2002 I wish I could, like I said I tried, she won't do any more...I am finding a new DR. I have to, I feel like I am losing it, and I can't , too much to do , I hurt s bad it is hard to think. I am sorry for so much whining, Hugs, Mindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2002 Report Share Posted March 2, 2002 I hope you get yourself to your dr ASAP!!!!! My heart goes out to you and I hope you get some relief soon!! Elly [ ] I need help, please Hi everyone, I am feeling so desperate here. I am getting worse. I went to try to stand up and my knees wouldn't let me, it scared the h*ll out of me. I had a very bad day yesterday but I felt it getting worse Thursday night, I am hobbling really bad and it has hit my spine, I have had a herniated disc, L3-L4, without muscle spasms but my back hurt so much I guess I woke up this morning with both sides of my spine in spasms, swollen, but that is what is happening to every muscle in my body, I feel like I am turning into stone or something. I know so many of you can't walk now, and I know how long you have endured this,I hate to whine so much...I am really worried. I also got thrush or something in my mouth and My Dr. took me off prednisone and put me on some antibiotic. I ask the nurse to tell her how bad my right side was swollen, even under my arm pit, my circulation is really bad, The Dr. didn't even adress it. The imflamation I have been telling you about spread to my chest (boobs) I showed my husband how purple red they were and he said they have to find out what is wrong , now. Would it be out of the question to go to an Emergancy room? I don't want pain medicine, I want to know what is wrong, and have it fixed. I know you have all gone through this, even more so than I so maybe you could just talk me through it. My veins and stuff are so prominent, and my breathing is getting worse, I am afraid with the anxiety I am having on top of it I will have a stroke or heart attack...lol....really I am not kidding though.. Please anyone tell me it will be ok...please. Hugs, Mindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2002 Report Share Posted March 2, 2002 I hope you get yourself to your dr ASAP and get some relief soon!! My heart goes out to you!! Elly [ ] I need help, please Hi everyone, I am feeling so desperate here. I am getting worse. I went to try to stand up and my knees wouldn't let me, it scared the h*ll out of me. I had a very bad day yesterday but I felt it getting worse Thursday night, I am hobbling really bad and it has hit my spine, I have had a herniated disc, L3-L4, without muscle spasms but my back hurt so much I guess I woke up this morning with both sides of my spine in spasms, swollen, but that is what is happening to every muscle in my body, I feel like I am turning into stone or something. I know so many of you can't walk now, and I know how long you have endured this,I hate to whine so much...I am really worried. I also got thrush or something in my mouth and My Dr. took me off prednisone and put me on some antibiotic. I ask the nurse to tell her how bad my right side was swollen, even under my arm pit, my circulation is really bad, The Dr. didn't even adress it. The imflamation I have been telling you about spread to my chest (boobs) I showed my husband how purple red they were and he said they have to find out what is wrong , now. Would it be out of the question to go to an Emergancy room? I don't want pain medicine, I want to know what is wrong, and have it fixed. I know you have all gone through this, even more so than I so maybe you could just talk me through it. My veins and stuff are so prominent, and my breathing is getting worse, I am afraid with the anxiety I am having on top of it I will have a stroke or heart attack...lol....really I am not kidding though.. Please anyone tell me it will be ok...please. Hugs, Mindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2002 Report Share Posted March 2, 2002 , I am so sorry for your pain. Don' t you ever just wish you knew what you did to deserve this. When I got up this morning the only thing that kept running through my head was " my God, my God, why has thou forsaken me. " Hugs, Mindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2002 Report Share Posted March 2, 2002 , I forgot to mention that depending on your insurance and what your DR. says I believe you can get insurance to pay for it or at least most of it....I sure hope you get it...at least it will be one small step to some relief. Hugs, Mindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2002 Report Share Posted March 2, 2002 Oh June, Thank you but I think they will only want to give me pain medicine and right now I am trying to hold on to my stubborness by not taking it, I know it sounds stupid but I feel like if I do I will let it win, I am not ready, my body is but my mind keeps being stubborn. My husband is begging me but as long as I have you all and I can type, as slow as it may be now I won't, I can't give in. As we speak my face is even being attacked and my lips are numb but I will not take pain meds untill I can't fight it.I don't think I can hold out much longer but I think it is for dignaty sake that I won't yet, geez what do I think I have to prove.I had my son with out meds and never screamed once, the Dr. even stuck his arm in me because I was hemmoraging so much, just groaned a little, but my body was racked with the shakes, as most women get after having a child. I guess I am just trying to convince myself that I can take it, even if I can't. Thank you all, Hugs, Mindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2002 Report Share Posted March 2, 2002 Mindy, Get help NOW- Temple dat2352@... http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersfarm/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersdairygoats/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekraft/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2002 Report Share Posted March 2, 2002 Oh Mindy, Only we know how that is-to hurt too much to think. I'm finally going to see a new rheumy after my hip replacement surgery. OK all you experts-is there a way to get insurance to help pay for a hot tub? I can't get in and out of our regular tub anymore and hot water feels so good. Temple dat2352@... http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersfarm/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersdairygoats/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekraft/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2002 Report Share Posted March 2, 2002 June, That rib and breast thing does seem to be chosto. I have had it before, just don't remember a color change I guess. I'll make , we'll all make it, what choice is there? Hey don't you wish we could all plan " around " our pain and meet at some convention area and soke in the hot tubs for a whole weekend? Hugs, Mindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2002 Report Share Posted March 2, 2002 , I hope I didn't bring something up that was painful. I commend you for going out on this saturday night! Heres what I am doing, I let my son go spend the night with a friend and my hubby is watching a porno( hope it isn't too much info) because he knows how I feel about them (hate em', won't watch them) but he is taking advantage of the situation and I am sitting here waiting for all you wonderful gals to email me back...I guess so I can whine...life is good, NOT!!! You all know what I mean when you feel you have totaly lost control. Hugs, Mindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2002 Report Share Posted March 2, 2002 hi mindy. i have tylenol 3's that i take on days like today. i have had to shovel 3 or 4 times today. very wet, very heavy. so i am in alot of pain and very stiff; last night after my son's surgery i had muscle spasms all down my back. i take buspar, prednisone, nexium, zrtec, flonaise and xalatan, and she just started me on a new muscle relaxor called zanaflex. i hope you are feeling better. i went thru a couple dr's before i found one that seemed to want to help me. gosh i sure hope you are feeling better soon. try and relax. heat seems to help me too. kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2002 Report Share Posted March 2, 2002 Mindy, Don't have much time because we are going out. Big decision-do I use a walker, crutches or wheelchair-opted for the crutch because we are going to a friend's house an I'll plop down when I get there. Know what you mean about pain-think I have a high tolerance- had 5 kids naturallyand don't take pain meds now but I don't think I would refuse but no pain meds have helped at all. I just replace one joint at a time-next my hip-he he! I also totally understand about feeling like I'm ruining everyone's life but much too complex to go into. I even have a son who blames me for being suicidal. Go figure. Anyway we are all in it together and are here for each other. Your comments really have stuck home with me though. Temple dat2352@... http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersfarm/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersdairygoats/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekraft/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2002 Report Share Posted March 2, 2002 Mindy, Just read your next note. God hasn't forsaken us, just challenged us. We are all very strong people or we wouldn't survive it. God only give us what He knows we can handle but I must admit to saying " Enough already-someone else's turn now! " Temple dat2352@... http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersfarm/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekrittersdairygoats/index.html http://www.homestead.com/kuddlekraft/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2002 Report Share Posted March 2, 2002 Dear Mindy: Hi this is Colletti, (Anjillah@...). I have read some of your email and you really need to see a Doctor. Even if it is to reassure you that there isn't a major problem going on but just the RA or whatever. I am a Registered Nurse so please listen to me I mean well for you. Go to a Doctor or an Emergency Room. You should go to the ER. It is easier and quicker to be seen instead of waiting for a Doctor's appointment. Don't put it off, and don't be scared. Anxiety can do a number on us. That could be the cause for most of this but still go to the ER and let them tell you what is wrong and ask them to help you. Write down all your symptoms and go there with the list. Please let me know how you made out I am concerned for you. I will be thinking of you. Go as soon as you can and don't be scared. I have a good feeling everything will work out fine. Sincerely, Colletti Anjillah@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2002 Report Share Posted March 3, 2002 Mindy, I hope you get medical attention asap. You should go the the nearest ER. I wish I could help, but all I can do is keep you in my prayers. a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2002 Report Share Posted March 3, 2002 Mindy, You don't have to take any medicine you don't want to take. You should be checked to see what is going on. The numbness in you lips and swollen breasts doesn't sound like RA. Chest pain can be caused by swelling in the ribs, but what you describe doesn't sound like rib pain if your breasts are swelling. It's better to be safe than sorry. a BYORKFAMILY@... wrote: > Oh June, > Thank you but I think they will only want to give me pain medicine and > right > now I am trying to hold on to my stubborness by not taking it, I know it > sounds stupid but I feel like if I do I will let it win, I am not > ready, my > body is but my mind keeps being stubborn. My husband is begging me but as > long as I have you all and I can type, as slow as it may be now I > won't, I > can't give in. As we speak my face is even being attacked and my lips are > numb but I will not take pain meds untill I can't fight it.I don't > think I > can hold out much longer but I think it is for dignaty sake that I > won't yet, > geez what do I think I have to prove.I had my son with out meds and never > screamed once, the Dr. even stuck his arm in me because I was > hemmoraging so > much, just groaned a little, but my body was racked with the shakes, > as most > women get after having a child. I guess I am just trying to convince > myself > that I can take it, even if I can't. > Thank you all, Hugs, Mindy > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2002 Report Share Posted March 3, 2002 Hi Mindy, Of course I don't have the solution but this not correct or that hurting does add up to getting medical attention, now. And it took me years, but I don't think God is tossing all this out, like it was send we are given only what we can handle. And in the end we are stronger for it, if the end can be seen. And the only one that has the power to do anything about feeling better is yourself. I hate doctors, I hate the ER, but regardless I love me and my child and will do what it takes to be a better person for her. We are all taking a moment to pray for, think of what is correct to do so that your Monday is great. My love and prayers to you, Sheri --- mindy77_2000 <BYORKFAMILY@...> wrote: > Hi everyone, > I am feeling so desperate here. I am getting worse. > I went to try to > stand up and my knees wouldn't let me, it scared the > h*ll out of me. > I had a very bad day yesterday but I felt it getting > worse Thursday > night, I am hobbling really bad and it has hit my > spine, I have had a > herniated disc, L3-L4, without muscle spasms but my > back hurt so much > I guess I woke up this morning with both sides of my > spine in spasms, > swollen, but that is what is happening to every > muscle in my body, I > feel like I am turning into stone or something. I > know so many of you > can't walk now, and I know how long you have endured > this,I hate to > whine so much...I am really worried. I also got > thrush or something > in my mouth and My Dr. took me off prednisone and > put me on some > antibiotic. I ask the nurse to tell her how bad my > right side was > swollen, even under my arm pit, my circulation is > really bad, The Dr. > didn't even adress it. The imflamation I have been > telling you about > spread to my chest (boobs) I showed my husband how > purple red they > were and he said they have to find out what is wrong > , now. > Would it be out of the question to go to an > Emergancy room? I don't > want pain medicine, I want to know what is wrong, > and have it fixed. > I know you have all gone through this, even more so > than I so maybe > you could just talk me through it. My veins and > stuff are so > prominent, and my breathing is getting worse, I am > afraid with the > anxiety I am having on top of it I will have a > stroke or heart > attack...lol....really I am not kidding though.. > Please anyone tell me it will be ok...please. > Hugs, Mindy > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2002 Report Share Posted March 5, 2002 Dear June: Yes you are very fortunate to have such wonderful Doctors looking after you. My Doctors are good too. I have know them for many years. I have a Kidney Transplant and see Dr Burk in Jefferson Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. For the RA I see a Doctor who is near me in the next county. They are both pretty good. I was just interested to hear who your Doctos were cause it seemed to me you thought highly of them. I am glad you have good Doctors. That means so much. Sincerely, Colletti Anjillah@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2002 Report Share Posted March 6, 2002 Kathy, I must have missed something, why did your son have to have surgery? I hope everything goes well for him. This snow shoveling business, aren't their kids in your neighborhood trying to make a buck or two? I hate that you have to shovel snow....yeck That is one of the worse things in the world to have to do....very hard as you know on the body...I hope for you it doesn't snow any more. If we lived closer I would make my hubby do it for you...if only! I hope everything is going well for you today. Hugs, Mindy > hi mindy. i have tylenol 3's that i take on days like today. i have had to > shovel 3 or 4 times today. very wet, very heavy. so i am in alot of pain and > very stiff; last night after my son's surgery i had muscle spasms all down my > back. i take buspar, prednisone, nexium, zrtec, flonaise and xalatan, and she > just started me on a new muscle relaxor called zanaflex. i hope you are > feeling better. i went thru a couple dr's before i found one that seemed to > want to help me. gosh i sure hope you are feeling better soon. try and relax. > heat seems to help me too. kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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