doing ok now

constable
constable Member Posts: 2,115
edited 24. Jun 2011, 05:47 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi to all,

I wanted to let you all know that since that lovelly doctor put me on anytriptoline(no,still cant spell it)for me to sleep at night,there has been a big turnaround. I am now not using a stick indoors any more I feel loads better in myself. I am more able to do most of the housework(not vaccing) and I am gradually getting control of my house again. It's a good feeling. I have been out and done some shopping, not carrying anything, using a trolley, and using 1 stick. I feel it wont be long before I can be without sticks all to gether.

I wanted you all to know all of you have helped me get to this point and I am so grateful to all of you.

I am sending great bigs hugs for all of you.

Karen xx
Karen xx

Comments

  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,111
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Karen.
    you have done it yourself we can only say what we think
    you have worked hard.
    i was told by dr that after a op your body takes a year to get over a op.
    all the best to you take care and enjoy your hip.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That's great to hear Karen..

    It's good when meds actually make a difference eh?

    Very happy for you mi dear :grin:
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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I am glad to hear that the amytryp is working and you are doing better in yourself but please, please, please, my dear girl, continue to take things steadily. I reckon you still have some way to go, don't rush matters and set yourself back, you will just undo all the good work you have done so far (despite the best efforts of your hospital to harm you! :smile: ) A new hip is a blessing, let's hope yours works out just fine. DD
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  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi.
    Thats fantastic news........I'm hoping amitriptline helps me as well....when I get it....My consultant dictated a letter while i was there to my GP requesting I be put on this but she hasnt even got my records from my other doc never mind a letter about amitrip.
    I'm so pleased its working for you

    Love
    Hileena
  • daylily
    daylily Member Posts: 619
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, so glad you are feeling better.
    Be kind to yourself, it was a major operation after all.
    Sounds like you are on the mend now.
    Take very good care of youself
    xx
  • carola
    carola Member Posts: 786
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Happy Days!

    Great to hear you smile.

    Carol x
  • constable
    constable Member Posts: 2,115
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks for your replies. I just thought a bit of good news would be welcome. I know I still have a way to go yet but now I feel the worst is over now.

    Hileena, when you do get yours I do hope that they work for you as they did me, just to get a good nice sleep means so much.

    Karen xx
    Karen xx
  • coco67
    coco67 Member Posts: 2,374
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thats great news karen, im so glad your improving xxx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Karen
    I am sooo glad to hear this, you have been through so much with that bl#### hospital.
    I am hoping that your recovery can get under way now, and you will look back on all this and think, well I did it, and it was all down to me...I mean you not me.... :grin:
    You take care of yourself
    Love
    Barbara
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi karen

    that is brilliant news. I am so glad that you are starting to feel better and more positive. Just doing little chores and the fact you don't use your stick in doors will make you feel heaps better.
    Plus....ssleeping better helps too.

    Take care
    Love juliepf x
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Karen
    You asked when I would get mine....goodness knows.....the ortho sent a letter to my new GP requesting these for me and a refereeal to a pain clinic......she hasnt even got my notes from previous doc never mind his letter?????? So I suppose she wont give them to me until she hears from him

    Glad its working so well for you

    Love
    Hileena
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    karen it so good to read something good well done sleep does help so much val
    val
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Karen,
    It is so important to have a proper nights rest and I am so pleased the new medication has worked for you. As everyone has said you are doing really well but please go slowly.

    I hope you have your name down for some TLC this weekend. :grin:
    Lv, I x
  • parrotman
    parrotman Member Posts: 36
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Glad to hear you're on the mend. A nice positive bounce in your tone but as someone has already said, slowly but surely.

    Determination and motivation Karen, hope things keep improving for you.

    John
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  • Turbogran
    Turbogran Member Posts: 2,023
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Karen
    Glad you are feeling better a lot better as others have said do take care not to rush things, just take it easy and do things gradually. Glad things are working out better for you. ((()))
    Stay positive always👍xx