Knees are killing me and I have had it

sbolam

Not been a good week, knees have been giving me hell and on top that I have been trying to sort out my ESA appeal letter and sort out my sick note. Then today to top it all off, instead of the score sheet they send me my p45. Then I take my appeals stuff to the Job centre to get sent off just to be turned away because I don't have my sick note yet and was told to come back when I have it as they want accept the form without.

I just want to scream, I do understand why people decide they can't deal anymore and end it. I could not face having to get a job when I can't even get out of bed without pain med.

skezier

Hi Stephen,

I boy I have been there and gone a bit further than you as well.... Its hell... pain and more pain added in with stress and all the life you hoped for etc etc etc.

I struck gold and got some decent pain control.... Got some more now and it so helps to have the right type and strength of pain control. Brings it down to a manageable level so please talk to your gp and tell how bad it is!

Mine was originally double up the Tramadol and start the pregabalin. Now they have added in oxynorm and oxycotin and at last I don't feel as bad.....

hang in there and the ESA .... they are shifts! Just try and stay calm and de-stress a bit if you can. Try and get the knee comfortable and I so hope it will stop dragging at you soon. Most of all talk to your gp and get them to do something about the pain control side for sure. Hang in there and a bucket of hopes it all gets easier for you. Cris x

liesa

sorry to hear your having such a bad time, sending hugs xx

sbolam

Generally the pain is managed ok but with that's been going on. This week has been too much. It's a catch 22 take two cocodamols and a tramadol and be up all time take the a lower dose and not sleep cos of the pain just can't seem to get comfortable. I just think its all the sa crap dragging me down and I am making ten times worse than it actually is, take away th stress and all is well just not today

skezier

stress is our worst enemy for sure..... how do you de-stress with all this going on though?!! They really make things so much worse than it should be and yep pain hurts more when the stress really gets to you.

Could you take the tablets earlier at all? that might help you to sleep but not keep you up? I know the pregabs too late means a late night as they wire me for a bit sometimes. They don;t in the morning but sat quietly at night they can. Its so hard sometimes but better days will come.

Try and get that knee comfortable and I so hope tomorrow will be a better day. Cris x

sbolam

I do try to keep my spirits up but not always easy when you seem to be fighting all the damned time.

stephen

Numptydumpty

Hi Stephen, I really do feel for you. I can practically feel the stress coming off your posts! and as we all know, stress is bad for us all.
I can't help you, I truly wish I could, but we are all here to offer comfort and support.
Thinking of you,
Numpty

mouseymousey

Hello Stephen, Its horrible when it all comes at once isn't it?

Can I suggest you try to separate the two things? Firstly by a visit to your gp and tell them what you are telling us - they need sort out your pain meds.Perhaps you have a nurse at the surgery you can chat too - here my chemist is a fabulous chap - he can tell me all sorts of things about the meds which help (ie which ones you eat before/after ) it all adds up.

Try to be good to yourself, your own best friend thing? Its corny as hell - but it does work? Give yourself a long soak, shove in some essential oils - and its amazing how a really good nights sleep can help?
Fresh fruit and veg - make sure you get your 5 a day.

Then when you feel a little better you can tackle the ESA? It feels like they are all conspiring against you doesn't it? Lots of help out there - and us - Look after yourself

bubbadog

Hi Stephen, I'm so sorry that your having such a horrible stressful time at the moment, but don't let it beat you! It's not a nice place if you let the pain & stress take you there. Fight it and come out of the pain & stress a survivor. You'll feel better for that. You have people on here who are there for you, people you can talk to and who will listen. Hope you feel better soon. Big (((HUGS)))

elainebadknee

Stephen

Im sorry youre having a really rough time at moment with your knees and the stoopid government I mean imagine sending you a P45 and not the score sheet....What with the jobcentre turning you away cos you dont have your sick note too...
The stress of all this cant be good for your either Stephen...I really hope things do get better for you in some way soon....Message sounds a bit flimsy but sending you positive vibes and hoping they rub off...

Elainex

sbolam wrote:

Not been a good week, knees have been giving me hell and on top that I have been trying to sort out my ESA appeal letter and sort out my sick note. Then today to top it all off, instead of the score sheet they send me my p45. Then I take my appeals stuff to the Job centre to get sent off just to be turned away because I don't have my sick note yet and was told to come back when I have it as they want accept the form without.

I just want to scream, I do understand why people decide they can't deal anymore and end it. I could not face having to get a job when I can't even get out of bed without pain med.

Heather65

so soory your having a bad time at the mo just when you think it cant get any worse life throws some more crap at you ,you have to take one day and one problem at a time ,get the pain sorted first then you can tackle the other things

Folara

Aww mate I'm really sorry you are having such a tough time. I've really had the most horrendous knees and back for the last couple of weeks too. I've also put weight on cos I've literally dosed up to the eyeballs and slept or cried.

If I can help with your appeal in any way then let me know. There's the other Benefits advice website whose name escapes me at the mo (is that fibro related cos my memory is awful), they have booklets etc that I can access as I signed on with them when I had to Appeal. They are really good.

Anyway, I waffle so I will leave you with a big Folly huggle.

Xx

barbara12

Hi Stephen
I am so sorry you are suffering like this, and this bloody government
on your back, like Cris says stress is so bad for us.
I do wish I could ease your pain, but at least you have us to talk to, and really we do understand some of what you are going thorough.
You carry on talking to us lot it really does help to pour everything out.
You take care x

sbolam

its strange, after I had written my letter to appeal I felt like the world on my shoulders had been lifted and a couple of pills later i was feeling a little better.

thankyou all for you kind support it really helps just getting things of my chest and having you guys is amazing.


stephen