Not all rheumy related.

hileena111

Hi May,
Hope your sil takes the hint and sorts it out for herself.
That is great news that you will be getting a lift to the hospital but dont tell Jackie she might {unrerstandably in her condition} expect you to come more often then...{on your own as well as with your neightbour}
I'm sorry you didnt get much sleep and your leg is so sore.....it is a good idea getting an x ray although you would have a fair idea yourself if anything serious had happened.
Let us know what happens with that.
We've got your weather as well........its still not light {9.30} horrible, rainy and I think i will hiberbnate here today.....I can find a few things that need doing...well more than a few things but if a few get done.....that will do
Love
Hileena

kellerman

Hi,
Just got back.Quite easy as our community hospital has GP practices in the same building.Had my xray and went into GP with it.
Both her and a new GP looked at it.Like I thought nothing broken as far as they could tell.
The other GP went and mine just sat looking at me.
Well I thought you told me to come and I'm here so what now.
She did then ask me why I thought I'd fallen and caused such extensive bruising.Well I said I didn't know.She is well aware about the problems with my sister as my sister is a receptionist there.
She told me to take it easy today,put my feet up and rest.
She also looked at my hand and thinks I need some support for this and my right leg.So OT me thinks.No driving today,luckily I'm not going to but I told her I was going to hospital visiting.OK as long as I don't drive.
I thought I'd told her twice I wasn't going to.
Then she started looking up drugs.This always worries me as I would prefer her to know her drugs.
Anyway she has prescribed MIRTAZAPINE.
I've never heard of them,they are an anti-dep.Didn't know I was depressed.These things frighten me.Can apparently take them any time of day,same time each day though.
Might try one tonight as I am a bit worried about taking one at the moment.
Anyone heard of these.
Going to have my lunch and then hospital.
See you all later May

elnafinn

Hi May

Methinks your gp is a little worried about you, which isn't surprising. Are you on a very low dose of the above drug to start with? It can help you sleep, sometimes rather a lot of sleep :roll: and you may well get the munchies for sweet stuff..... :sad:

I read up about it and it was quite interesting. Live and learn something everyday.

Hugs
Elna x

lindalegs

Oh May, you have enough on your plate and then you have a fall. :sad:

I've also had a look at MIRTAZAPINE and it's not just used for depression it's also used for anxiety so that's where your doc is coming from. (She does sound like a caring GP, so you're very lucky to have her.)

I know I'm repeating myself but you really must rest as much as you can and give your bod chance to cope with all that life's throwing at you.

Hope the visit went well.

Take care.

Love,

hileena111

Hi May
No havent heard of that one and havent looked it up yet......is it a bit like amitriptiline that is an anti depressant but used on a much lower dose is a pain reliever and muscle relaxant???? Thats all I can think of.
I know I shouldnt be saying things like this to you who know meds better than I do.....but be careful.....if you are taking it at night take it early so you wont be dopey {dopier } the next morning.
Its so handy having the community hospital and GP all in one.....if my GP says ....x ray.....I have to go to Hexham which is about 22 miles round trip.
It worries me when they have to look up drugs as well or when they prescribe a drug for you and you question it.....eg I have epilepsy...well controlled but still take medication for it......and I've said is that not contraindicated with the epilepsy tablets,.,....Oh well {after checking} I suppose it is but its a very low dose so shouldnt affect you....NO CHANCE!!!!!! if there is the slightest chance that it will upset those tablets and I might lose driving licence ...I'm not taking that chance.
Good luck with the drugs and the hospital visit
Love
Hileena
ps......I was typing this at the same time as legs so sorry if I'm repeating what she is saying

kellerman

Hi,
Well broken my own rule and googled these tablets.Seems you can get hooked on them.Now I'm not at all sure about taking them.
This GP doesn't and never has inspired me with confidence.
I haven't got the script yet,we have a chemist open until 11pm.
The other thing is I don't usually have problems sleeping,like you say Elna, mind just working overtime last night also bruising was giving me gyp and I had to try and sleep on my left side...normally on my right.
Coco's knock me out.I've never been one for taking tablets anyway.
Like everyone I used to get the odd headache but used to work it off.Odd times I did take a painkiller I will admit.
Hileena,loads of newish drugs I've never heard of.These could be a different name for something I've maybe dished out in the past,maybe.
This community hospital has physio,casualty,x ray,chemist downstairs and upstairs are 3 seperate GP surgeries.About 10 minutes away.
Linda,Thanks for your info.I was on a site where people are having a hard time coming off this drug.
This GP isn't in again until Thursday,I have made my mind up I won't get them until I speak to her.
Right,now sister is ok.Much more upbeat but still having antibiotics.
Obviously would still like to come home but seems more accepting of the fact she can't yet.She does realise I'm having a struggle after seeing my leg and the fact even breathing is uncomfortable for my rib.
Now apparently one of the night staff is "real dishy" and he's in again tonight.She must be improving.
Well its going to be a takeaway tonight.Then bath and feet up.
Thanks everyone for your support.May

lindalegs

Hi May,

Isn't it better that a GP check up on a drug rather than just give you a script willy-nilly????? There are so many drugs that we can't expect a GP to know them all with their contraindications.

You can also get dependent on codeine based drugs but as long as you come off them very gradually e.g. a tablet a week then you should be okay.

I wouldn't dismiss the new meds out of hand when they could help you through this rough time.

I'm so glad your sister's more upbeat and also that you're going to get your feet up.

Take care.

Luv

hileena111

Hi May
Yes you can get adicted to most things......I have been on morphine for a few months because of my fractured pelvis and fractured SI joint.....They were a blessing but I'm off them now.....so dont just dismiss them.
Jackie must be getting better if shes noticing dishy staff

Love
Hileena

kellerman

Yes I know anyone can get hooked on anything,but I do have a problem.
When I saw the consultant last Friday he prescribed Strontium Ranelate for my OP and no report is with my GP.
She freely admits she knows nothing about these as they are too expensive for them to prescribe.
Now these have to be taken at night as you can't eat 2 hours before and 2 hours after.Or drink for that matter.
So these tablets,strong 45mg would have to be taken reasonably early.

I will give it a miss tonight and have a word in the morning with my friendly chemist.I day will make no difference.

My Mum was hooked on Oxazapam....mild compared to others I know,but nevertheless she had been on them since 1985 until she died.
I don't take as many coco's as are prescribed unless I am having a really horendous day.
I really do appreciate your kind thoughts and I will try them when this is checked out.Promise May

elnafinn

Dear May

I am with you on this, if you are not happy taking them atm, then do not. The other names for this drug is Zispin SolTab®. One day or a few days is not going to make any difference. In the end it is your choice. You are usually started on a very low dose with this drug anyway around 15mg and it goes up from there if need be. After you have made enquiries and you are happy to start on them, if you change your mind on such a low dosage I am sure you can come off them pretty quickly, with your gps consent, of course. You probably can not get a dosage less than 15mg. Is that what she is starting you on?

Is the other med scribed by the consultant for the prevention of osteoporosis? I did not quite understand from what you said. Are you saying you have not actually been prescribed them yet?

Your sis must be feeling a little better to be interested in the dishy docs. It also proves she is feeling more alert if she took on board that your leg was bruised and breathing was not too good for you either.

I hope you enjoyed your takeaway.

Hugs
Elna x

kellerman

Morning Elna,
The Strontium are powders to disolve in water prescribed by my consultant as I fractured a vertabrae and have OP.
My PCT refuse to prescribe them but now because of my consultant will have to.I know that my GP has not has his report yet.
These tabs she has given me are 45mg strongest as far as I can see.
I never google anything but broke my golden rule and did.
It seems some people are having trouble coming off 7.5 mg.
I seriously don't think I'm depressed but will admit to being uptight which I think is understandable at the moment.
I don't want to be knocked out though and neither do I want to get hooked on these.What good would I be to anyone.
I havn't got them yet so will have a word with Kate my chemist and see what she says.
Then GP tomorrow.See what she says.
Will get back afterwards. May

elnafinn

Morning May

From what I read (quite a few times) was that you were introduced to this med on a low dose so am surprised your gp has opted for that strength to begin with. :!: No, you you do not need your senses dulled at the moment, I am with you there. As said before, you are being sensible, as usual and it is entirely up to you if you decide to take them or not.There is nothing wrong with doubly checking with your gp and your pharmacist whom you must know well to be on first names with her. Then you can make your own mind up about it.

I hope your day goes ok and you do not feel too bad with all that is happening and so on.

Speak later,

Love
Elna x

stickywicket

You have a real dilemma here, don't you May? I too believe in never taking meds I don't absolutely need as it's all too easy to end up taking meds to deal with the side effects caused by other meds. If you have reservations about both the meds and the doc who prescribed them I think it's a good plan to have a word with a pharmacist you trust. I hope you can decide what's best for you.

I'm pleased you've got a lift to the hospital and that your sister seems a little more upbeat. You are doing a great job. Just remember to look after yourself as well as you look after others.

hileena111

Morning May
Yes I agree with the rest.....the fewer tablets we have to take the better.
Yes double check with everyone.....pharmicist/GP etc.......I dont think it would do any harm to get the script made up and have them at the back of a cupboard or wherever...just in case. I was given some that I didnt want and I mentioned to the GP about taking them back to the pharmicist....she said no......just keep them in reserve incase you change your mind.....I havent changed my mind and they are still there
You're bound to be a bit uptight as you put it....in fact thats an understatement :roll:
Hear you later
Love
Hileena

elnafinn

I also have some pills that were prescribed for me by the pain clinic and they have been pushed, unopened, to the very back of the cupboard too.

Elna x

kellerman

Hi Everyone,
Sticky...I asked my GP for the Strontium for my OP but was told no GP in the area would prescribe them as they were too expensive.
All they would prescribe were AA which I refused because of horendous side effects.
When I saw the consultant he gave me them without asking.Different health authourity.So when my GP gets the report...bloods etc he will be aware that I am now taking these and will need to prescribe more.
I was told yesterday that a report wasn't in yet.
I have seen Kate...she was horrified that I had this script.She said they would probably make me like a zombie and possibly the doc has made a mistake.
I will question this in the morning.I honestly don't want to take these.
I haven't got them and don't think I need them.I'll see what she says.
I've had a reasonable sleep and feel not too bad this morning.
Hospital this afternoon and hope my sister is as upbeat as she was yesterday.
Thanks for your advise it is much appreciated. May

elnafinn

Both Kate and me then were horrified but I did not acually want to say that to you! I am so relieved that you checked it out. It was the initial dosage dished out to you that was giving me bad vibes. I too very hope your sis is as upbeat as yesterday and I hope you stay ok too.

Love
Elna x

kellerman

Oh Elna,
Never worry about saying what you really think to me.I did my nurse training in the WRAF which taught me if nothing else,never ever to swallow anything if I don't know what it is.
I've dished out thousands of drugs that I thought were not needed but was not in a position to question the docs.
But this is my body and nothing goes into it unless I know all about it and what it supposed to be for.
Many thanks for your support.It really is appreciated.
I have been thinking for some time about changing GP'S.This just might be the shove I need to do it.Never had much faith in this lot but I've been with them on and off since I was 14.

Love May

elnafinn

About time then May, they say a change is as good as a rest. Change your GP. Too right, it is your body, that is how I feel about taking drugs as well. I like to do my homework and make my own mind up. That is something we can control, to a certain extent.

I must say, that you do sound so much better in yourself than you did a few days ago. I do hope I am right. It is great. You have so much to contend with but you do seem calmer and I am relieved and I hope I am reading you correctly.

Love
Elna x

kellerman

Dear Elna,
Yes emotionally so much better.We all have problems,but I have accepted I can't change anything.Like I posted on an earlier post I think I had become slightly hysterical.....everything happening at once.....
Well my sister just rung from her mobile.She can come out but with the drip if I can cope with this tonight and district nurse will call tomorrow.
She is having the next op on the 19th.
Then the ward rang to say the same so we are going for her.
At least I won't have to go up there for a few days.

She hasn't been eating much but she will now.John is driving and probably cooking dinner.I'll just grab a sandwich for lunch and we'll go.
This forum is fantastic,I really don't know who else would listen and understand.So pleased I found you.May

elnafinn

Bless you, May, so at least you will not have to go visiting for a little while as sis will be home with you. Yep, I am sure she will eat more when with you and with John making all these tasty meals. 8) She would not dare refuse.

Dear May, you were allowed to become a little hysterical but now that has passed, thankfully and you have on your "coping" hat and very well you are doing too. You are right, you cannot unfortunately change events; you are doing the best you can for your sis and you most certainly are, as well as looking after yourself and realising that you do have to be sensible there too, what will be, will be.

Speak soon, if you have a chance.

Love
Elna x

frogmorton

Hi May

l have sat and read this through again and have to say l too woudl be MORE than a little 'hysterical' with what you have going on :shock:

l am so glad your sis will be with you so you can maybe rest a little more and she will be less frightened.

l have been on the phone to Cris skexier this morning and she asked me to add her continued bets wishes to your thread when l added mine.

So May she and l haven't forgotten you and still have our fingesr crossed.

Love and a good night's sleep

Toni xx

hileena111

Hi May
I've just got in and am going through the posts.
Thats great that Jackie is getting out Although she will be with you......John is there to cook etc and you wont be travelling those distances every day. Thats great news. Great thatshe is more upbeat as well and you sound better.
Glad you got second opinions about the tablets.....as you and i said one time ex nurses are a nuisance to some docs because we want to know exactly why we are getting tablets etc etc....but like you say....its our body. Like the time the physio tried to get me to use a tens machine and i said I had been advised not to because of epilepsy {even though I'm stable} she was shocked I had said no to her....then the next time i went she said I've made an appt for you with the nurse that hands out the tens machines....I thought i said last time that wasnt an option? Oh I've written to your GP and he said go ahead.....Thats when I exploded....whos body is it...mine or the GP's But he said.....as if GP's were little gods.
Anyway.....glad things seem to be working out for you
Hows your hand?
Love
Hileena

kellerman

Morning and it's good,
Sorry I didn't manage to get back on here last night.
The hospital was a bit of a nightmare.Drugs for my sister had not been sorted so we had to wait nearly 3 hours until they brought them to the ward.I did manage to see her Doc.He seems quite happy with her but she must keep having antibiotics until the op.He said he would prefer it if this was still intravenous but if I couldn't manage this (hand) he would be ok with oral.
I told him thats fine as I am getting quite used to using my left hand
We were all shattered when we managed to get home,so please don't shout at me when I tell you we only had homemade leak&potato soup from the freezer with crusty bread and tinned rice pudding.
Sister went straight to bed and I fell asleep on the sofa,woke up after 3 hours,checked on sister and the drip and went to bed.
I feel as stiff as a pole this morning but that will wear off when I get moving more.Brought some pinnies and gloves from the hosp.Also a couple of dressings,I intend to keep an eye on this wound myself.
So apart from sorting my GP out everthing at the moment is ok.
My living room looks like it's by a bomb but that will soon be sorted.
Will let you know what my GP says about these tabs she gave me.
Thank you so much for all your support and please give my love to Cris.Tell her I am thinking about her too.
May

stickywicket

May, you are a star! I don't know how you're managing but, gee whiz, you can nurse me any day. Can I call on you next time I go under the knife?

I hope things are starting to ease into a routine. I'm sure your lovely husband will help. Why on earth you feel you need apologise for homemade Leek & potato soup - frozen or unfrozen - with crusty bread is way beyond me. It sounds delicious. I'll pass on the pudding and just pig out on the bread.

Please look after that poor hand of yours. And get a good night's sleep - in a bed - tonight. That's an order.