Tired, sore and generally feeling rotten

theresa4
theresa4 Member Posts: 696
edited 25. Oct 2011, 05:46 in Living with Arthritis archive
HI all
Sorry havent poked my head in for a few days Im feeling abit sorry for myself.

My bowel finally stopped kicking off and now my RA seems to be having a major go absolutely everywhere. The only joints not hurting are my elbows, and its getting me down. I cant sleep, sit, stand or lay without pain its really doing my head in and I havent over done anything recently at all. My joints keep going so hot and I just fel sick with the pain.

The worst is I have a steroid waiting for me but I cant have it until I have my camera in for my bowel problems and I was supposed to go this week. I got my follow up appointment letter from the gastro for the 18th Nov but as yet no appointment for my camera, she said within next week on the card so I should have already been but not even an appointment card for next week :cry: Its so frustrating but the gastro dept have no idea when I will get the other appointment and I have no idea where to ring to chase it up.

sorry for whining Im just in need of a scream right now aaaaarggghhhhhh.
Nope still dont feel better :roll:
Hope you are all doing better than me

Love Theresa
There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart...pursue those. --Michael Nolan



Theresa xxx

Comments

  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    This is one of those really frustrating times, isn't it Theresa? Would your GP help to chase it up for you? Mine's pretty good with such things.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
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  • angie1973
    angie1973 Member Posts: 248
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Bless, it's horrible isn't, when you know something will help but you can't have it just yet. I'd chase it up too. It's not fair you are left in pain and are suffering.

    And moan away pet, you know this lot will understand. I wish someone would invent a pain sharing machine, just so others could appreciate what it feels like sometimes.

    Short of that though, here's a hug from me (gentle one of course).

    Ange..xx
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  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    a good scream does you good,go for it .Mig
  • Fedup
    Fedup Member Posts: 38
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Teresa

    Sorry your feeling so bad at the moment, I dont know if its any help but I have Crohns as wel as arthritis and whenever I have any bowel rpoblems, appointment problems etc i speak to my Gastros secretary I always find her really helpful, she tends to have all the info and she either speaks to my Gastro or chases things up on my behalf, just a thought, hope you get your appt soon.

    J xx
    Julie xxx
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, sorry you are feeling so rotten. Hope the scream helped. It is a good ide to explain the situation to the gastro secretary, I am sure she will be able to help you. If not try your gp. It is horrible, when you are waiting on one thing to get another done.

    Tyr and have arestful weekend.
  • theresa4
    theresa4 Member Posts: 696
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thankyou all for your replies
    Mine will have to be short today really bad day with pain fell over in way. Back from loo luckily not on way therebleeding sick of Arthur wish he'd go on a long holiday :cry:
    Might be off a while as fingers agony too take care all. Hope your appointment goes well tony will ask to be be dropped into your pocket on monday so brace yourself :lol:
    Love Theresa x
    There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart...pursue those. --Michael Nolan



    Theresa xxx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Theresa
    Im so sorry you are suffering like this, like you say bloody arthur, if it helps to talk to us lot then carry on, I do hope your appointments go alright for you, and you get the answers you want,
    Please let us know how you get on, and get some rest.
    Love
    Barbara
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Theresa

    Oh flower gastro.... they are terrible at getting on and doing the tests but I am sure it will go well when they get round to it... Had quite a few and though I hate them they do use a fair whack of sedative.

    I so know how you feeling and just want to leave you a (((( )))) and a Hope things get a bit better for you. Cris xx
  • theresa4
    theresa4 Member Posts: 696
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Those of you my age and older may remember weebles
    I really wish I was one right now :cry:
    You know
    Weebles wobble but they dong fall down

    I have hit my head so many times today :cry:
    There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart...pursue those. --Michael Nolan



    Theresa xxx
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Theresa,

    Falling is bad eh> I always try not to use my hands to save me....its never easy to remember not to is it? hang in there flower, better days will come. Cris xx
  • CJHunter
    CJHunter Member Posts: 1,038
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    skezier wrote:
    Hi Theresa,

    Falling is bad eh> I always try not to use my hands to save me....its never easy to remember not to is it? hang in there flower, better days will come. Cris xx

    Remember wot Cris says.... Better days will come.

    Love n hugs. C xx
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  • cacyhi
    cacyhi Member Posts: 150
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sorry to hear how terrible you feel Theresa - Im sending over a fairy with some magic dust to help you sleep tonight - let me know if it works !!!

    Just get on to that hospital first thing Monday and tell them you need that appointment asap sometimes they are unaware if you have other issues and are often able to prioritise you if they know,or if someone actually tells them your situation.

    Yeah I wish I was a weeble too, they dont have feet and still manage to get around without falling over. Thinking of you and good luck sorting this out on monday and hope you get a quick appointment. Take care of yourself x
    CAROL (Cacyhi)
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Theresa,

    Hope you have a better day. Cris xx
  • CJHunter
    CJHunter Member Posts: 1,038
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Theresa, hope today is better than yesterday.
    Take care.

    C xx
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  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Theresa, Hope you get your appointment come through soon. I know what it's like to have to deal with more than one illness at a time and how you feel fed up and let down. Hope you get some answers soon and that you have a better day very soon. There is light at the end of the tunnel just keep on top of your doctors and consultants secretary!! :wink: Amanda.xx
  • theresa4
    theresa4 Member Posts: 696
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi everyone
    Thankyou for your replies, still wish I was a weeble as my body is having trouble staying upright but some good news after a run around

    I rang the gastro outpatients clinic it was the renal clinic, apparently its only gastro on a friday :shock: she put me through to gastro but noone answered so after 10 minutes I put the phone down.

    I rang switchboard to be put through to gastro secretary ..success.. they dont know when I will get my appointment but can I ring endoscopy unit and find out and ring them back to push back my appointment if necessary....

    I rang endoscopy unit... Im not down as urgent :shock: will be 6-8 weeks ???? ...I challenged them on the fact I saw card and it was within a week ...oh she says well your card isnt here its at st james and this is lgi its just been put on our system as normal appointment.... let me look into it I will ring you back

    Several hours later she rings me oh weve had a cancellation come on wed afternoon :grin:

    So steroid on thursday all being well :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
    There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart...pursue those. --Michael Nolan



    Theresa xxx