Boy, this arthritis moves fast

PollySid

I wish I could move as fast as my arthritis does. It jumps from one part of my body to another like a Grasshopper. I was going to put Spring Lamb, but didn't think a cuddly lamb was a suitable description for such a nasty disease so chose an insect instead .

Last week it was in my leg, particularly the lower part. That feels as if someone has kicked me in the shin and it really burns
Also my hip and lower back on the same side.

The last few days it had jumped to my ribs and neck/shoulders and I have had to up the pain med to be able to do anything. I decided to do my books and lasted half an hour until my neck was so painful I had to leave it for a while. So much for me thinking I could probably manage an office job!

Now, today it has gone from there and is back in my left leg again. :shock:
We went to a boot sale this morning and I was having to be very careful to use my stick correctly as everytime I put weight on that side my leg gave way a bit and I dipped down. I'm sure without the stick I would have ended up on the floor sitting amongst a stallholders 'treasures'.

Oh, and I'm still waiting for the ESA decision - what's the bet they tell me to 'get to work and stop moaning' :roll:

frogmorton

Hi Polly :?

you take it steady lass. Try to rest if you can. This flare will pass soon l hope.

I feel the same though! Just as it leaves one part it sneaks in on another or even a few at the same time :roll:

Love

Toni xxx

bubbadog

Hi Polly, Arther is like a cruel bully at school who likes to sneak up and pull the chair away as you go to sit down! You just don't know where he's going to attack next. I'm sorry your under attack at the moment. And I hope the ESA doesn't keep you waiting to long.

petals

Hi Polly,

You are not alone. We fellow RA sufferers understand exactly where you are coming from. I am currently off work with a flare which feels like I have been shot in the hip with a nail gun.

Trying to explain to somebody what it feels like is almost impossible. As you rightly say, it moves from place to place and it can vary in its degree of pain ranging from a dull ache which is barely noticable to and almight excruciating agony which can reduce you to a blubbering mess. (which by the way how I feel at the moment)

Next week I will have to undergo the dreaded 'return to work' interview and explain (yet again) why I was unable to come to work today.

I am sick and tired of this desease interfearing with my home life, my sex life, my working life, my mental well being and my relationships.

Yes Arthur is a bully for sure.

I hope you feel better soon polly, rest, rest and more rest seems to be the key.


oooh its so good to come on here and have a moan,

Best wishes Petals x

PollySid

Well it seems to like my left leg/hip/lower back, because it has stayed there and made itself comfortable. Problem is I'm not

I had to send Alan to the hall for my stick last night, and then he had to help me out of the chair and across the room as well.
It is bad again atm - Alan's at work so I hope I can get up when I want too 'cos I've gone and left my stick in the back room.

I know a lot of the pain I am getting in my leg is referred nerve pain from my spine so I may start taking a morning Gapapentin as well as one at night (the dr said I could if necessary) to see if that helps.
The Coco's alone don't seem to be doing it, although I'm not up to the full 2x30/500 yet, just adding an 8/500 to my normal 30/500. Hopefully the Gabapentin that is for nerve pain might work better.

Going to try to get into the kitchen to make a cup of tea and a sandwich now. Wish me luck

Heather65

Hi well i suppose you could say iwas lucky as my arthur stays in one place my neck but for me i dosent feel like it working nights cleaning makes me tired and arthur likes to put in an appearance when im most tired its my meds that keep me going not sure how long for as it seems to be getting worse so roll on my MRI and hopefully get some answers ,but for now its work home kids and just trying to get on with it !

niecee

I am sick and tired of this desease interfearing with my home life, my sex life, my working life, my mental well being and my relationships.

OMG! This is how I feel everyday!
Home: pending on level of pain is what I can do! Most weekends I spend having to rest after a working week.

SEX: what's that ? Who wants a woman who hobbles around, can't bend or constantly in pain!

WORK: People stare, sometimes can be inconsiderate, Employers don't consider your needs but expect the same from you everyday!

MENTAL well being: I have high and low days. From the time I wake up I have to plan and consider not just do! I cry a lot especially when I'm alone or feel lonely! There's days when I wish I could end it all!

RELATIONSHIPS: what are they? I now only have 2 friends one of which is my Ex hubby! No one calls or visits. I don't get invited anywhere anymore! I also know that I isolate myself cos I'm embarrassed about how I hobble around, don't even feel complete or a whole woman!

So yes Arthur is a bully! It torments me daily, every minute of everyday!