HI All

theresa4

Hope all are well and rready for the festivities, I am not very well at the minute and drugged to the eyeballs so unable to read through all the posts ive missed recently so my apologies for not responding to anyone.
My joints are even breaking through the pain relief of dihidrocodeine. My weight has gone back up after losing 2 stone its now above when I started. My hands and wrists are in agony Im depressed and had a massive fight with my sister which in itself is nothiung new but I realised I dont have the energy to tolerate or forgive her c**p anymore, I fveel Im turnign bitter and twisted x:evil . Im finally due at the ENT on Friday yippee then next week dday at clinic if the ENT can say anything conclusive on fri. Talk about being left out in the cold. x:( I feel like giving up I dont like the person im becomming but im so P***ssed with my life Im half in a mind not to care. I havent slept due to pain for 3 days now even with all the pain relief Im taking. where do I go from dihidrocodeine not working ? thats a worrying thought.
Thanks for listening
Theresa

dreamdaisy

I was thinking about you last night, I am so sorry to hear that things are not getting any better. Keep in touch - if you don't post, we can't help. You are not alone in this, theresa4, I hope you realise that. Take care, be kind to yourself: arthritis is an absolute ****, we all know that, it just doesn't only affect the one it strikes, it has knock-on effects all-round. DD

julie47

theresa4 Sorry to hear you have not been well for a few days and that you have not been able to sleep on a night.
Just want to send you some hugs ((((())) and hope that tomorrow is a better day for you.
Take care
thinking of you
Juliepf x

tjt6768

theresa4 wrote:

Hope all are well and rready for the festivities, I am not very well at the minute and drugged to the eyeballs so unable to read through all the posts ive missed recently so my apologies for not responding to anyone.
My joints are even breaking through the pain relief of dihidrocodeine. My weight has gone back up after losing 2 stone its now above when I started. My hands and wrists are in agony Im depressed and had a massive fight with my sister which in itself is nothiung new but I realised I dont have the energy to tolerate or forgive her c**p anymore, I fveel Im turnign bitter and twisted x:evil . Im finally due at the ENT on Friday yippee then next week dday at clinic if the ENT can say anything conclusive on fri. Talk about being left out in the cold. x:( I feel like giving up I dont like the person im becomming but im so P***ssed with my life Im half in a mind not to care. I havent slept due to pain for 3 days now even with all the pain relief Im taking. where do I go from dihidrocodeine not working ? thats a worrying thought.
Thanks for listening
Theresa

Hi Theresa, sounds like you're really having it rough. There is always somewhere to go after certain drugs, believe me, I should know, I was on Dihydrocodiene (360mg at least) every day for over ten years, they eventually stopped working or my body became used to them. I am now on tramadol and diclofenac along with hydroxycloroquine, I know it's not as strong, or doesn't seem it to me, but it's dong ok, sure the pain is there but on the whole it is bareable.. IF you do stop the codiene and change to something else, please be very careful and don't just stop them, you need to ween yourself from them..
Hope that you do find something else that works for you.. Keep us up to date and I know it really isn't easy at times but try and stay positive..

This place has been a great help to me in the short time I have been a member..

Tony

chris7

Oh dear Theresa

I am listening, but am at a loss as to how to help and sincerely hope things feel a little brighter for you soon. I hope you get some decent sleep soon so you can find the fight to tackle all this a little at a time.
Hang in there and be nice to yourself. I leave some sleepy hugs, and hope they help. (((( ))))
Chris

bubbles

Hi Theresa, sending you lots of hugs and well wishes, it certainly sounds like you are having a very bad time, but don't give up hun, there are lots of combinations of medication that can be tried, as others will agree, it can be a trial and see how you go for a while, but there are medicines that can help.
It has taken me a year to get to the point of things being more bearable, even then, there are times when pain will break through, that is the nature of the beast.
Lots of visits to the Drs, to get things sorted, try new regimes. It does get you down, I know how you feel, as do so many of your friends on the forum, not made any easier with family matters being bad at the moment. The family argument will only make things feel worse and won't help with your sleeping either.

A good talk with your Dr, ask for a double appointment, so you don't feel rushed.
There are plenty of things they can try, both to help with the pain and also relieve the low mood that so often accompanies arthritis.
Take lots of care and let us know how you get on. XXXX Bubbles

Wonkylegs

HI theresa

so sorry that things are so tough for you right now. Lack of sleep and family problems are not a good combo are they? I think bubbles has said so much of what I was going to say that I'll send you loads of hugs ((((((((((((())))))))))))))) rather than a longer reply.

thinking of you
Wonky xxxxx

speedalong

Hi Theresa, you are having a tough time at the moment.
Sending you some ((( ))) and a mug of steaming "naughty" hot chocolate - with whipped cream and a flake.

Speedy

barbara12

Hello Theresa
You rant away my love, I am so sorry you are suffering like this, and certainly family problems dont help
Like Tony says maybe a change of meds is needed, once you get used to certain meds they dont work has well.
I hope you get some relief very soon.
Please let us know how you get on.
Love
Barbara xx

lavenderlady

my old DR once said to me if it upsets you or makes you unhappy get rid of it , like you I have had a big argument with my brother and we are now not talking until he changes his ways and stops upsetting our parents hes out of my life, like you we have too much going on in our lives just coping with arther is a big enough thing to manage, maybe you could ask your DR for ammatriptalin I take 3 a night and it helps me sleep and takes the edge off of the pain at night, been on them for ages now , my pain relief is slight pain but niggling I take Zapain higher pain like you is dehydrocodeine then for serious pain its Tramadol and a hot water bottle always helps, anyone giving you grief knowing how much pain you are in is not needed tell your sister you are taking time away from her to learn to manage and cope with your illness, hope you feel better soon

theresa4

Hi all
I'm still in bed had no sleep again but had an hour this morning. The pain is still there my joints are on fire and there are little people with little hammers knocking on each finger knee and ankle joint (does anyone remember the cartoon in the beano I think with the little men working the body?)
My sis is still sending abusive emails so I think I will have to block her completely (put her in the trash where she belongs).
It's about the 10th time I've had to distance myself from her in our lifetime and she is only37. The problem is I only let her back cos she is my little sis and I'm old fashioned family is important but the truth is I don't like her, she is LOUD, crude, self absorbed and aggressive.
Must go find my eye drops my eyes are burning
Thanks again
Theresa

frogmorton

Hi Theresa

I too was wondering where you are.

Good too see you but not that you are so rough at the mo.

Don't worry there are other meds you can try and maybe your Gp can send you to a pain clinic if you haven't already tried?

I am so sorry abou0t your Sister - that is so sad, but sometimes there are people who make our lives harder and sometimes you DO have to avoid them. I am sorry though as l am like you and think family is important.

Especially as we have no mum or dad left now.

Keep posting Theresa and we will be here to help in any way we can.

Glad you have ent appt coming up and wish you luck for it.

Love

Toni xx