pain everywhere so fed up

liesa

Ive just got up and feel so crap i feel like crying, my shoulders hurt as well as my knees and hips, have had a mega uncomfortable night, i am trying to reduce my medication as i hate taking tablets, and just as i always thought the side effects are creating more problems,
just wanted to sound off as im on my own for now, youngest enjoying a quality lie in... i cant even rub some cream into my joints so have to wait for her to get up bless her shes so good...
wish we were still in florida... but even then i was in mega awful pain everyday
hope everyone else is doing well and enjoying our late summer xxx

suzygirl

(((hugs))) to you. Pain is rotten, and frustrating when we depend on others for relief. I hope it eases for you as the day goes on.

Do you enjoy the heat? I hate it, it makes me really uncomfortable.

Have a nice day

liesa

thanks Suzygirl, i do like the heat but mainly when on holiday in relaxed mode and lying on a sunlounger, got the kids in tomorrow for a nice bbq but i never usually get to sit still, but its nice ... i dont mind joint aches if i have done some to much but just 'sleeping' in bed and then end up extremely uncomfortable is so rotten, i hope you have a better day to xx

valval

those nights awfull i usually get up and wander the halls as trying to stay in bed makes me worse i wonder if cutting your meds the right thing to do if you are feeling this bad but you are the only one who knows what best for you so ((())) to help you through val

nanasue

Probably not a good idea to cut meds when having a lot of pain. None of us like having to take so much, especially with the side effects but sometimes it's a necessary evil. I managed towean myself off tramadol as I was getting addicted and it was upsetting my stomach, but with this flare I've had to resort to taking them sometimes, luckily only 1 or 2 a day but I'll be glad when I don't have to any more. I'm going to ask about pain patches when I see rheumy, I'm hoping they'll say yes.
If you're in a lot of pain take the meds and then cut down (or stop) when you feel better, don't suffer un-necessarily, I've done it myself and then realised I'm being silly, I think it's because we don't want to admit to ourselves that we're ill, we want to be "normal". I hope you can get get some relief and start to feel a bit better, sending gentle (((())))

Sue x

liesa

im only reducing meds as theyre causing other problems.. think joint pain and stiffness is bad enough xx

skezier

Hi Liesa,

This meds balance and how they affect us is bad enough without the pain. I hope as the day goes on it eases a bit for you and just be kind to your self today. Leaving a cyber ((( ))) and a hope you will soon feel a bit better. Cris x

liesa

thanks Cris, im feeling a little better now ... shoulder still hurts not sure why tho, its painful to lift up to move far....

skezier

i Liesa,

I get a lot of shoulder trouble and so sympathise. Not much help but just know your not alone.

Glad its eased a bit for you and leaving another ((( ))) Cris x

paulch

:sad: i completly sympathise with you its awfull and not being able to rub any cream either, i too suffering with neck and shoulder pain at this moment but i do have some morphine left from hospital and that certainly helps , good thig this sunny weather where i am its 29c maybe some rays may help liesa. tc

silverbirch

I have RA and I am also up most nights with the pain, it alternates from my right hand knuckles one day then the left hand the next day, day after that it moves to my shoulder and upper arms also on alternate days.

I
t just drives me mad as I can't plan anything and when the kids are doing DIY in their homes I can't offer to help as I know the next day I will suffer big time.

OMG when are we going to get a miracle cure, I'm sure their is one out there somewhere we just have to find it.

traluvie

Hi Leisa..

Sorry to hear your having a bad day...It's all that work you were doing the other day tu tut...
Time to have rest and maybe just up your dose till you feel bit better..
I have teh shoulder pian from time to time, it's a pain not being able to use it properly..
Hope you feel better soon, dream of florida as your sleeping tonight..xx

ironic

Hi Liesa,

I hope you have a better night sleep tonight and have the energy for tomorrows BQ. Let the kids wait on you whenever possible.

Gentle hugs flower,
Lv, I x

Ankyspond

Morning liesa,

Sorry to read your post and although won't make you feel better I am in same place at minute pain in all my joints. It's so frusterating and depressing but we can get through it, we are strong, we are good people if we believe this maybe it will be easier, ha ha!

Hope you get it settled soon, thinking of you. Xxx

stickywicket

How are you this morning, Liesa? I hope things are a bit better.

dorcas

Hi Liesa

I do hope you're feeling a bit better today.... pain is so draining :roll:

Maybe your doc could review your pain and arther medication? there are so many different meds that could be considered and it would be helpful for you get proper pain relief.

(((hugs)))

Iris xx

suzygirl

Liesa, I hope today is a better day for you.

liesa

Hi all, thanks for your good wishes, sunday night had a nice soak in the bath, have about 4 a year lol it takes ages to prepare with blowing up the bath cushion etc, anyway had one sunday and slept all night.... then last night i was tossing and turning, couldnt get the sheet off me and when i did i couldnt get it back up.... i hate bloody arthritis, yesterday i managed to change my bedcovers and hoover and sut my room, cleaned the newly decorated bathroom and loo, (so not a big job) i felt good, used to have my daughter come do/help with the household chores but since dla stopped and her carers allowance we cant afford the bus fares and unreliability of the buses to get back on time for the children,
guess thats why i paid the price last night... praying tonights better as i have been so tired all day... my gawjust little blue feathered friend billy the budgie kept shouting at me!! hugs for you all xxxx

valval

it does sound like you did to much rest up and do hope you feel better soon val

tjt6768

I guess we all still do the same thing, over do things.. Lol
Hope that you manage some rest hun.
I've been badly since the weekend. Overdid it. We had a bbq, I was stood too much etc.. I hardly did anything else but that was too much. I'm still paying the price, I feel a flare creeping up too :roll:

The wonderful life of an arthritic, lol


Be well hun

liesa

shame when the brain says /..... go on you can do it... sensible half of the brain says no... you'll pay the price... but to heck with it, have fun and pay the price... i tend to do not a lot anymore and still suffer as if i have... xxxxxxx

theresa4

H liesa
Sorry your not too good at minute. I agree were damned if we do or don't. I can guarantee if I overdo it I Pay back way more than I took, but somedays I pay for doing nothing at all like the last few days. I don't remember doing anything too much. There is no rhyme or reason to this disease Is there? :x
Hope you are feeling a little better today x
Theresa x

liesa

Hi Theresa, feeling okish so far this morning, been nodding in the chair since getting up at 7am... lol still in my jamas, dogs wanting their grub, birdcage still covered...lol my bad.... feeling like im gonna sprng into action very soon.... but these days i tell myself just do as you want.... i have to listen to my body... good days it says 'come on we can do it' bad days it says 'shouldve stayed in bed'

hope you have a good day xxx

frogmorton

Hi leisa

l am so sorry l hadn't seen your thread :oops:

so sorry to see you have been feeling so rough :sad:

Glad you have budgie youngest and the dog for company at least.

Take it steady hopefully sooner rather than later, things will ease for you.

Love and hugs

Toni xx

liesa

Thanks Toni xxx