Poppyg1rl could use a few positive thoughts please

stickywicket
stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
edited 25. Sep 2011, 12:15 in Living with Arthritis archive
As many of you know, Poppyg1rl has had a very tough time of things lately. I won’t bother to catalogue all the arthritic rubbish she has had put up with while always being here to support others. She now has a rotator cuff injury in her shoulder, her meds have been upped yet again and she has also been told she must use a wheelchair. Her OT is coming out next week to sort one out for her.

As you can imagine, Poppy is feeling pretty low right now but not wanting to ‘do the self-pity thing’. I’m not sure Poppy would recognise the self-pity thing if she fell over it but I’m pretty sure she would welcome a few positive vibes right now.
If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright
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  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks for letting us know s/w :grin:

    Poppy, you are one brave lady and I so wish you weren't going through such a bad time. :shock:

    No-one here believes you need pity ...but we all need support when things get difficult. :wink: and the one thing the forum folks do well is to support one another. (as you yourself frequently do for others :grin: xx)

    It may have come as a shock to be told you need a wheelchair ... but I know from my own experience that it can be a godsend as it means you will rest your joints and still be able to get out and about. :!:

    Sending you my very best, hand- polished positive vibes... :wink:

    ((((hugs too))))

    Iris xxx
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks Sticky. xx

    Hi Poppy,

    Just leaving you a bucket full of hopes, love and light as well as an assurance this isn't pity. ((((( ))))) Cris xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I am so sorry to hear this Poppy, I am mustering as many positive thoughts as I can and sending them your way. You will find your way through this, you are strong, redoubtable, and riddled with courage. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks SW
    Poppy you have had so much rubbish to put up with, but I want you to know that we are always here to support you, whenever you need it.
    Sending you lots of hugs ((((((())))) and love xxxxI know its not much but at least you know I am thinking about you.
    Love
    Barbara
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    My dear Popster, I am so sorry to hear that you are having such a tough time mi dear..


    I hope that things turn for the better and soon.
    :grin:
    e050.gifMe-Tony
    n035.gifRa-1996 -2013 RIP...
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    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • madwestie
    madwestie Member Posts: 383
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Poppy i do hope things start to look up for you soon.

    Tracey
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Poppy, sending you positive thoughts and well wishes. Using a wheelchair is hard, but does benefit you.

    Big (((hugs)))
  • janie68
    janie68 Member Posts: 1,186
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I did already post once and it disappeared!

    So Heres goes again

    Take care of yourself, let everyone else do everything, and let me know when you want a wheelchair race. I'm rubbish in mine so I'm sure you'll win hands down!

    Sending lots of hugs

    Janie
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    With you all the way pops.Mig
  • Ankyspond
    Ankyspond Member Posts: 626
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Wishing you well poppy girl, think positive and all here if needed. Xx
    AS Sufferer
    Live, love and enjoy life, live each day as though it's your last!
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Poppy I am so sorry. You know I'm not too far away if you need anything. I know what it is like to be laid low by arthritis.


    Elizabeth xx
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • Poppyg1rl
    Poppyg1rl Member Posts: 1,245
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thankyou all of you, I'm in tears reading this.
    I can't get my head around it all at the moment, enbrel isn't doing what we hoped, my shoulder is causing relentless pain and my poor toes are discoloured with the swelling and pain, hence the wheelchair.
    Thanks for your kindness, hugs and support, I am very humbled and grateful X
    'grá agus solas'
    'Love and Light' translated from Irish. X
  • lalla
    lalla Member Posts: 138
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Poppy , Im sorry you are going through a rough patch and hope using the wheelchair will ease the pain you are having in your toes. Have your weep its no bad thing, better to let the emotions out than trapped inside, sending you positive thoughts and hugs(one size fits all !) Take care Love Linda
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    No worries mi dear, you have been there for others, it's the least we can do..

    Best wishes, and no wheelies :shock: :grin:
    e050.gifMe-Tony
    n035.gifRa-1996 -2013 RIP...
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    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning poppy

    I am sorry to read that you are having such a bad time and I hope things start to pick up for you shortly. Sending hugs ((((((()))))) and positive vibes to you.

    Take care
    Love juliepf x

    (ps......thankyou sticky for letting us know)
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,836
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Poppy!!

    You poor girl! I am glad 'they' are trying to help you and that your lovely Ot is coming out to see you.

    Lots of love hugs and positive vibes for you


    Love

    Toni xx
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning Poppy. How are things today? I hope you're taking things as easy as possible. Please don't push yourself. Nearly weekend. Then you can let those men of yours take over.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Poppy,
    I was so sorry to hear things have gone pear shaped again for you. I do hope the increase in meds although unwelcome help with the relentless pain in your shoulder.

    Your poor toes sound just as painful and I do hope that this weekend will bring a little more comfort with lots of TLC coming from your family.
    Gentle hugs flower,
    Lv, I x
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, I'm glad to know that you are getting support from everyone, looks like I am one of the last to send you bucket loads of love and good wishes. You have always been their for me and the lots of the others, so its your turn to have some loving support now! :wink:
    I am so sorry that you are not so good at the moment, but hope that you will soon be feeling a lot better and coping well. I know it must be hard for you to accept, but once used to the wheel chair, with luck, you should find it makes some things easier and helps you have more life. Lots of love Suexxx (((())))
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Poppy

    I don't know what to say other than that I am thinking of you and hoping so much that things start to improve for you soon.

    Love and ((()))s

    Tilly xxx
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Poppyg1rl. Me again, just stopping by to wish you a good, relaxing weekend with Mr PG. Be gentle with yourself.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • mp1952
    mp1952 Member Posts: 425
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Poppygirl

    So sorry to hear you are having such a rough time. I really hope things start to improve for you very soon..


    Marion x
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I am so sorry to read that you are going through a very bad patch with one thing and another. I too have a massive torn rotator cuff so I do know the pain that brings for sure. Physio did help me a little. Take all the help offered you by your family, friends and the OT.

    I do hope that you feel a little better and brighter soon. Thinking of you,

    Love and gentle hugs
    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Poppy,

    Just leaving you a bucket of love, light and hopes Cris xx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,836
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning Poppy

    just hipping in to say l hope today is a better day for you and you have a good weekend.

    Love

    Toni xx