Think of me please

chicara
chicara Member Posts: 47
edited 5. Oct 2010, 14:39 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi everyone

I have an appointment with the haematologist this afternoon. I had to have an iron infusion earlier this year because Hb dropped so low. But I could really do with some positive thoughts while I'm there as I am going to be trying to persuade him that I don't need a gastroscopy and colonoscopy next Tues. I've had many in the past, it is not the thought of having them done that is the problem it's the fact that I've been told by endoscopy unit I cannot take anything with codiene in it for 7 days before procedure. Asked if I could still take my Oramorph they weren't sure told me to contact GP. Spoke to GP who just advised I try and cut the amount of painkillers down for that week - not really helpful.

I am so, so hoping I can persuade doc this afternoon that I don't need these procedures - the thought of next to no pain relief for a week is a daunting prospect.

Oh I can't take NSAIDs because of all the different cocktails I've had over the years nor can I take Tramadol and quite a few other things, so not many alternatives for me.

Really dreading the outcome of this appt.

Hope everyone else is having a 'reasonable' day.

Take care

Chicara

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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    What time is kick-off chicara? I need to know so that I can send many positive thoughts winging their way towards you. I wish you well. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi,
    I do so hope the appointment goes far better than you think. Have to dash off to work now but I will be thinking of you.
    Good luck,
    Lv, Ix
  • joon51
    joon51 Member Posts: 221
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Chicara, will be thinking of you today and hope all goes well for you sorry but I have no knowledge of the procedures that you have mentioned, let us know how you get on :):) Junexx
  • chicara
    chicara Member Posts: 47
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Appt is 3.50 pm - already starting to worry, but really appreciate your replies and positive thoughts. Hopefully I'm worrying for nothing.

    Chicara
  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Chicara
    I hope your appointment goes well xxx
    Sending lots and lots of positive vibes your way, and I`ll be thinking of you at 3.50
    NB
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,087
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ok Chicara

    will be on the case this afternoon for you.

    Let's hope things go really well.

    Love

    Toni xx
  • dippydoodah
    dippydoodah Member Posts: 350
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    good luck with your appointment today, i hope it goes well for you x
  • oneday
    oneday Member Posts: 1,434
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    All the best for your appointment. will you be having a sedative? if so , i hope it will also ease the arthur a bit whilst you cant have any meds, take care, good luck x
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi chicara,

    I'll be in your pocket too! and hoping that the appointment this afternoon will go really well. :wink:

    sorry you're pain meds options are so limited.... but surely there must be something they can suggest you take.. maybe injections rather than tabs?
    it's difficult enough to have the prospect of the double scopes (well done to you for being able to cope with that so well :? ) without having to be left in pain for a week before the procedure.

    Hope the consultant you see this afternoon will have some better advice for you.... it really doesn't sound fair!

    Iris xxx
  • cebeem
    cebeem Bots Posts: 472
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Will be thinking of you this afternoon Chicara,
    Good luck with it all & much love too!
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Chicara
    I will be sending lots of good vibes to you, I really hope it goes better then expected,let us know how you get on.
    Love
    Barbara xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi chicara

    I will be sending positive vibes at 3.50 to you.

    I hope that you get the answers you are hoping for

    good luck

    JuliePF x
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,398
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Chicara,

    Sending you positive thoughts and really hope you don't have to have the procedures .......the thought of cutting down on painkillers :shock: doesn't bear thinking about.

    Hope they don't persuade you.

    Luv Legs :|
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Chicara

    Just to say that I too will be thinking of you this afternoon and sending positive vibes aplenty your way!

    Love Tilly xxx
  • lynnhb
    lynnhb Member Posts: 62
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sending you positive thoughts & sending you love, Lynn xxxx
  • chicara
    chicara Member Posts: 47
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you, thank you, thank you to you all for your messages, positive vibes etc.

    Waited an hour to see consultant and then took me best part of 15 mins to persuade him that I didn't need a the gastroscopy and colonoscopy, but I got there - mission accomplished - it is such a relief that I can carry on taking my normal meds.

    I really appreciate all your help - it means a lot - thank you.

    Absolutely shattered now and joints playing havoc so going to curl up on sofa and watch TV for rest of evening.

    Hope you all have a good evening and a reasonable nights sleep.

    Take care

    Chicara
  • cebeem
    cebeem Bots Posts: 472
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done Chicara! Sleep well.
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, I'm so glad that they've agreed you don't need the tests. I hope all goes well for you. Sorry, I missed the positive thought thing, but I'm glad the others thoughs and yours seem to have worked. (Plus a good old fashioned nag at the doctor) :shock: :wink:
    Lots of love Sue xxx

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