can i just say

stlucia

AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH

In lots of pain, crying because I am so tired and hurting so much

Is.there just no end to this..????

Right, thanks for the space to let all that out. Now I have to go back to coping and smiling and being ' fine '. :roll: [/u]

marion1952

Hi stlucia .. oh gosh, really sorry you are in so much pain and are exhausted..

Get to bed right now.

It's Friday tomorrow.. you must rest up over the weekend.

Let us know how you are tomorrow..

Marion x

Rainbow77

Sorry to hear you are in lots of pain

Look after yourself, rest up, perhaps have a hot bath and just take each moment at a time.

Sending you lots of hugs (((((((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))))))))

Fayann xxx

dreamdaisy

This is how it goes sometimes: you are coping with a great deal. You have a new job to discover, arthritis to manage. It's a challenge. Be kind to yourself and I hope you sleep well. DD

valval

hi so glad you came and let it all out it does help come back scream and stamp you feet when ever you need to we do val

clairc

(((hugs)))

We all need to let it out sometimes, we'd go mad if we didn't. I hope the pain eases for you soon.

Clair

salamander

Well said, I echo it

stlucia

Thankyou everyone. My brain is just too asleep to write anything else right now but I really value your support, thanks. I hope you all have a good day x

ironic

Hi Stlucia,

Good to let off steam, howl at the moon. I hope you are able to have a restful weekend.
Well done for getting through your first week back. So be kind to yourself and give yourself a pat on the back.

Hugs,

Ix

dreamdaisy

Good luck with today - pace yourself as much as you can. DD

dorcas

Morning st lucia

your post really resonated with me....... because it is what we do isn't it..... cope with terrible pain.... and then put the mask of 'I'm fine' back on for those around us. :roll: :?
good for you letting 'it' out though!!

hope your pain has eased overnight....

love and (((hugs)))

Iris xxx

hileena111

Hi...Hope you are resting....its Friday now and I've just seen this {sorry} Rest over the weekend and pace yourself although I'm sure a lot of us speaking from experience know we dont pace ourselves as much as we should...I dont lOL Sending you hugs ((((())))))

Love
Hileena

frogmorton

Hi Stlucia

I am hoping you are ok?

Think I need to scream today - I am in a bad mood (dont tell anyone!)

Love

Toni xx

julie47

Hi st lucia

Hope you are feeling alot better today

Yes we all wear that (I'm ok feeling fine face) because thats what other people want to hear. Thats why i like this forum we all understand because we are going through the same pain.

juliepf x

speedalong

Hi StLucia,

sorry you are having a bad spell at the moment. With a bit of luck it wont last too long and you will start to feel better soon.

I know what you and Iris mean, people ask how you are, so you grit your teeth, smile and say fine thanks .... if we always answered truthfully they'd never ask again!!

Take care

Speedy

stlucia

Thank you everyone, just SO much. Wow what a tough week, I am relieved it is Friday.

I know we all say 'oh yes I'm fine' even when you are hurting so much. I've laughed and smiled all day and felt horrendous inside. How do we manage this?!

The amount of work I've had to bring home is huge, and I just don't know how I am going to manage - all I should do is rest but ...oh help!

We've also got a friend staying for a bit and I'm worried that I'm going to have to be looking after them and I just can't cope. :roll:

Is there anything I can do to help myself that I haven't done?! I just can't seem to think as I'm so tired. I've tried heat and cold, and codiene, diclofenac, 20mg mtx, amitryp.

I really hope you guys are feeling ok today.
Thank you for your support.
xx

barbara12

Hi stlucia
I do hope you manage some rest, course you will have bad days, but you will also get lots of good days.
We are always here when you want to rant, I am a great believer in talking and getting it of your chest.
Sending you loads of hugs (((((((())))))
When you are ready lets us know how you are.
Love
Barbara xx

ironic

Hi Stlucia,

Well maybe a hot shower and some comfort food would not go amiss.
Then when your friend comes let them look after you. Sounds impossible I know but you will be surprised how people rally round at times like this.
Tackle the work in spurs then rest and natter inbetween.
It's your first week back and you have done really well but at the end of the day you will be feeling tired. Anyone would!!

Lv, Ix

hileena111

Apart from true friends I find that people ask how yu are and before you can open your mouth they are on to another subject....they dont want to know.....Thats what I like about this forum

Love
Hileena

stlucia

Thanks everyone, I have just finished working and realised that in the last seven days I have worked 105 hours and I have more to do tomorrow. No wonder i am in a state! My joints are rebelling and my thumbs have turned into sausages along with my fingers. A little lie in tomorrow I think!!

marion1952

HI stlucia

Make that a big lie in - not a little one!

You've had a helluva tiring week..

Have you got some of those 'isotoner gloves' which help reduce swelling in hands/fingers? I get mine from the OT Dept at the hospital and they are very soothing..

Hope you have a restful night..

Marion

julie47

Hi stlucia

Hope you had that well deserved lay in and that you slept ok.

How are you feeling today?

hope your friend is a true one and helps where ever they can.

Take care
julie pf x

elnafinn

I am so sorry to hear that you are poorly. I hope by now you are feeling a little better and can perhaps rest up over the weekend. We are all familiar with putting on this act of coping, being smiley and everything is great!

Do let us know how you are,

Luv
Elna x

stlucia

Thanks so much, you guys are really helping me get through this. The friend is more my husband's friend who doesn't know much about the arthritis so I am not expecting him to help me out!!

The isotoner gloves sound like a good idea. I have had my batch of sessions with the ot so I am not sure if I could have them now.

I have to get more work done this weekend, probably another 4 hours to do. I'm going to town with my husband before I do that so I can get a chance to get a break. That reminds me, the gp says that I must apply for a blue badge to help me out on bad days.

Thanks again for your help.

Xxx

marion1952

Hi stlucia

I don't see the OT anymore either, but I just phone up when my isotoner pressure gloves are worn out and they send me another pair.. The gloves really help with the swollen fingers..

Oh you must definitely apply for a blue badge. I only got mine this year, but it has been a BIG help..

Have a good (productive) day..

Marion

dreamdaisy

Make sure you rest. It's your OHs friend so let him do the entertaining. You will have to sort out some sort of coping strategy I reckon: working that much will not sit well with arthritis. Please take care. DD