My neighbour came up with an answer

dreamdaisy
dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
edited 14. Sep 2010, 12:41 in Living with Arthritis archive
I had a rough day yesterday with pain. It is as a result of three things, I think: I overdid things a little at the week-end, with too much sitting down, I have reduced my pred intake (always a silly idea) and I have PA - :D Anyway, I had some letters to post, si I gritted my teeth and girded my loins and went off to the post box, which is within sight of the house. On the return leg of the journey (and in the midst of a full pred-sweat) I bumped into a neghbour, who isn't about that often as she works long hours in London. She is gorgeous to look at - tall, willow-slender, raven-haired and her trademark is bright red stiletto heels, taking her to about 6' in height.

We said hello and she helpfully pointed out that I wasn't walking too well, which I thought was kind because I honestly hadn't realised :D and I explained that the pain was bad. She asked me what it felt like - and isn't that the killer question? How does one explain pain? I fell back on my tried-and-tested explanation whcih is that it feels like toothache in every joint. She suggested in reply that I should visit the dentist.

Is that where I have been going wrong? Never mind rheumatology, I'm off to see my dentist! I don't know what she does in London, but I sincerely hope it isn't medical. DD
Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben

Comments

  • dippydoodah
    dippydoodah Member Posts: 350
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    oh dear :? :D
    is it any wonder we dont venture out much LOL x
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    :lol: sorry DD but I had to laugh

    Did you keep a straight face

    Just booked in at dentist, receptionist said your neighbour is quite right :lol:

    Hope you are not in so much pain today try to rest between classes.

    Thining of you
    juliepf x
  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    Would your dentist `extract` all you arthritic joints?? Hmmm, well theres a thought!
    You should have pushed her off her red stilletos! (whilst wearing the invisibility cloak)
    NB
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    No, I just looked at those with longing! Such extravagant shoes for a dull Monday afternoon - they must make one feel better about things! DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • maggiemoo
    maggiemoo Member Posts: 16
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi DD,not been able to wear nice shoes is one of my hatreds about this awful arther, she sounds like a person I met who said having arthritis is just a few aches and pains!!Didn't stab them as no knife handy.MM
  • airwave
    airwave Member Posts: 579
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Not quite sure you girls need those high heels but I know what you mean with shoes, I wear big trainer type ones with lots of foam inside and I get really fed up with them.

    Mind you I live near a path and see lots of walkers and I always think 'I could do that!' I watch sports and think, 'If only'. I think of many things and want to take part and get more frustrated.

    So girls, don't watch/think/ about shoes or imagine yourselves wearing posh shoes, there must be more to life?

    8) Its a grin, honest!
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks for the giggle DD.....what a stupid woman LOL we do meet them dont we

    Love
    Hileena
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi dd,

    i am booking my appointment with the dentist right now :wink: silly woman....... if it were just that easy eh.... xx

    hey nearly could i borrow the invisibility cloak for half an hour :wink: xx
  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Cris
    I`ll send the invisibility cloak your way. What mischief will you use it for? :wink:
    NB
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,787
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I think Val went to the dentist this morning :idea:

    Shall we ask her if she is cured :wink:

    Honestly :?

    I despair :roll:
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh DD what a let down..... just when it sounded as though your neighbour was actually interested she goes and makes such a stupid remark.... funny and furious for you in equal measure. :lol: :x

    .... if only I'd know about the dentist 'cure all' sooner....I was there this morn and all he did was tell me I have a large ulcer in the roof of my mouth (didn't I know that :roll: ) probably caused by the new drug... he says..... and he referred me for a 'polish'.

    I feel cheated now.... he could at least have removed and replaced my half chewed knee.. :roll: :wink::lol::lol::lol::lol:

    thanks DD nice to know that the world is still normal ie....full of idiots! :mrgreen: :roll:

    iris xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I think she asked out of politeness, as we know people do, then just phased out, as we know people do, then homed in again on 'toothache' then phased again - and so it goes on. I can now see the funny side but yesterday - well, no. The PASO is clanging away, a whole symphony orchestra but all playing different music. Yesterday they were tuning up, today they are at it, hammer and tongs. :( Never mind, eh? It will pass, all things do. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,088
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi everyone.
    if we go to the dentist for pain in our legs
    do we go to the chiropodist for our teeth.
    so i wonder if thats why iwe have the ache's we are built the wrong way.
    ho dear that lady has a lot to learn.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,787
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    DD

    You are right - that's it - she phased out and didnt even hear you :roll: Shouldnt ask if you dont want to hear teh answer :roll:

    Joan

    How ARE you? Havent seen you lately

    Love

    Toni xx
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi DD,

    well that story didn't end like I thought it was going to - what a silly thing to say. I think you are right about only half listening.

    Reminds me of a deputy head years ago (when first hip was awaiting it's op.) She always put on an act and would ask things like how are we today ?.. but not really be interested in the answer. One morning I limped in to school on my crutches and as usual she was hogging the photocopier (she loved worksheets.) In an over bright voice she asked me how I was this morning. I facetiously replied something ridiculous (can't remember what ... but something in line with my leg falling off and I stuck it back on with cellotape or my sister had given birth to kittens .. that kind of thing) and she replied, "how lovely ... " having not listened to a word. If people aren't interested, I'd rather they just said, "Morning" and made a comment about the weather ...

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you dachshund, the first laugh oif the day! I think you may have a very good point there. I'm now off to the petrol station to get my bloods done. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • stlucia
    stlucia Member Posts: 392
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh my goodness what planet is she on? She must have her head in the clouds quite literally with those heels on.

    Am amused and annoyed that she didn't bother to listen to you properly.....

    I look forward to the next instalment when you see her next!