Just can't pull it back

Saphire
Saphire Member Posts: 38
edited 9. Jul 2012, 07:33 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi to all,
I joined a few weeks ago and felt really welcomed. RA has taken a turn for the worse so haven't been posting but have browsed a bit here and there. I just can't seem to pull it back like I usually do with rest etc. I am desperately needing to add another drug to the collection but just can't face it until I have moved home because I can't really manage very well living where I am if like I have experienced in the past I get the side effects. My bathroom is upstairs, and I just can't manage to do the stairs at the best of times yet alone if I get sick, upset stomach etc. I thought that was going to be able to move around now but seems is going to be another few weeks. I guess what kept me going was counting the days down. I hate to complain because I know it will eventually happen and from there things should get a bit easier and just maybe the beast will ease up a bit. What makes things worse is that I had expected to move by January so packed etc, still living out of boxes, living and sleeping downstairs in one room, feels like camping! When I feel reasonably okay I kind of forget just how intense the pain can be and how it can drag you down.
Saph x

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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That’s a lot to contend with sapphire. In your situation I think I’d be ringing the rheumatology helpline to see if I could have a steroid jab to tide me over. Is this an option for you?
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
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  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Saphire
    Good advice from SW, things would be a little easer for you if you could get some help now.
    I do wish you well with the move, and get on that phone to the rheumy or your GP.xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • Harlansmummy
    Harlansmummy Member Posts: 89
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    stickywicket wrote:
    That’s a lot to contend with sapphire. In your situation I think I’d be ringing the rheumatology helpline to see if I could have a steroid jab to tide me over. Is this an option for you?

    This sounds like great advice, you need something to help
    Twenty-something mother, home educating my wonderful son and currently TTC.

    My particular flavour of arthritis is yet to be confirmed
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,087
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Saph

    Bless you you sound to be really suffering and not knowing which way to turn :( I can totally understand why too. Between a rock and a hard place springs to mind :?

    I was going to suggest something similar to Sticky....ring rheumy helpline and see if they can help.

    Love and (((())))

    Toni xxx

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