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paddyw · 5. Mar 2011, 14:05

Hi everyone,Feel awful at moment please cheer me up!,back hurts so much with walking strange,RA in ankles feet.cant move my wrist--- Oh heck i am a sad case,sorry, i know a lot of you a lot worse but sorry thats not helping me at moment. Looks like may have to take meth- when i see dr again cant cope with this, feel fluie all the time now SORRY feel awful--Pat

tillytop · 5. Mar 2011, 14:29

Hello Pat

Just lost the message I typed so will try again :roll:

So sorry you are feeling so rough at the moment. RA is a real *%**$*$**! isn't it? I'm struggling as well at the moment so I do understand. Can you try to think positively about the meth? I know it's a scary thought but it's got to be worth a try I reckon if there's even the slightest chance it will help you to feel better than you do now. You never know, it might really help - and if not, well there are lots of other things out there to try. I really hope that it's not long until you see the doc and can move things forward. Not sure this was a very cheery message but I am thinking of you and please know you aren't alone with what you are going through.

Love Tilly xxx

valval · 5. Mar 2011, 15:33

hi pal it crap feeling like that rest if you can and stay away from stress makes things worse back to doc or rhummy for you get some better meds life does not have to be like this you will have to plan and dole out your energy still but life can be so much better hang in there they will get meds that work for you hugs till then val

elnafinn · 5. Mar 2011, 15:53

Hi dear Pat,

I am sorry you are feeling so down, upset and fragile. Many people on the forum are on metho and it helps them and some of the side effects that you may have, can diminish after a few weeks. It is scary trying new meds and I hate it myself so know what you are going through, agonising whether to take them, because of the pain/discomfort you are in but then it is the unknown so it can be frightening. We all know that, having been down that road sometime or other. You know we are here to help and support you. You only have to make a posting and someone will answer your message. It does not matter how silly you may think the posting may be, don't hesitate to get in touch, someone will be here and able to help or suggest something and if not, support you. Remember that a problem shared is a problem halved.

Luv
Elna x

barbara12 · 5. Mar 2011, 16:54

Hello Pat
I am so sorry you are feeling so rough , sorry I cant help with your meds but I do know alot of people on here have had good results from them.
And dont you apologise for having a moan, I am a great believer in talking, it will do you good to get it off your chest.
We are always here to support you.
I really do hope that things improves very soon for you, and please let us know how you are.
Love
Barbara x

frogmorton · 6. Mar 2011, 04:28

Oh Pat :sad:

have some of these from me ((((()))))

I agree with you the flu-ey feelings are a sign that your RA is not under control or yo are having a flare.

Don't worry about taking the MTX you may find it is the best thing you ever did - a lot on here swear by it, but most of the time all you hear is the ones who don't get on with it.

For now I should rest and rest and rest over the weekend. Hope you have a rheumy appt booked for soon?

Love

Toni xx

paddyw · 6. Mar 2011, 06:18

Thank-you all for your replys so kind .bit better to day .Pat

elnafinn · 6. Mar 2011, 06:26

That is good to hear, Pat. Please do keep in touch with us all. I d hope you are sharing the sun with me today.

Luv
Elna x

dreamdaisy · 6. Mar 2011, 06:35

It hits us all from time to time, paddyw, it does, and we know what it is like. The fact that others may be 'worse off' is irrelevant: we all reach our limits and feel we can take no more. RA is a nasty beast and it has to be fought with nasty meds - I know it would be lovely if we could stop it all by bathing in asses' milk, or inhaling eucalyptus oil, or perhaps by making sure we do ten good deeds a day but the fact of the matter is we cannot. You rest as much as you can, try not to take too many pain dullers (they can sometimes be less than helpful), perhaps divert your attention from it all with a good book, a puzzle or some wonderfully un-challenging telly, and I hope you feel much brighter soon. I wish you well. DD

dreamdaisy · 7. Mar 2011, 07:44

How are you feeling today, paddyw? DD

paddyw · 8. Mar 2011, 15:44

HI DD, Feeling bit better.Had my frist acupuncture to day,felt so relaxed.Hope it may have some affect.Still bit fed -up ,dont see rhumie nurse till 12 april.Thanks. for asking take care Pat

dreamdaisy · 9. Mar 2011, 05:47

I hope the acupuncture is helpful, one or two on here have had good results with that (but I think they are on meds too). You have just over a month before you see someone, that isn't too bad. How do you feel about the meth etc now? Still reluctant? I am not surprised but it can really, really help some folk. williamlargs is one - he is leading a very active, dare I say normal life, with little or no pain, walking the dog, going to footy. He has RA but not too badly at the mo - I think the meth is doing its job very very well for him. It must be nice to live like that!

Don't forget to rest, that is sooooo important. DD

julie47 · 9. Mar 2011, 06:04

Bit late responding here paddyw I am sorry.
I do hope though that you are feeling the benefit of your accupuncture today and you feel much better.
Take care
Juliepf

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