Sorry in advance.. some help and hugs please

barbara12
barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
edited 11. Dec 2012, 09:24 in Living with Arthritis archive
Sorry I am having a moan...I know I always say its good to get things out but thats not my way...but certainly need one..
My back, hips, neck one hand one foot are chronic at the moment apart from that Im fine :shock: ...I am on Fentanyl patches 50 micrograms..plus the cocodamols , gabapentin and the amys...I am waiting for more injection in my spine..a couple of bulging disc including stenosis, the last lot didn't work..but always willing to give them another try....then it will be both THR...but being terrified of surgery...not the pain,it goes back a while now and is a long story.
I am ringing today today to see were these blinking injections are its nearly 6 months
One question now I have got that out...
When the patches dont work, is there anything else... :roll:
Thanks in advance xxx
Love
Barbara
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  • knuckleduster
    knuckleduster Member Posts: 551
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh dear Barbara, sorry to hear you are in such a bad way today. Can't help with the pain, so sending lots of hugs instead and hoping things will settle down soon.

    As you say, it's best to have a moan and get things out. Doesn't do anything for the pain, but I sometimes think it helps the stress levels. Easy to say I know, but difficult to do, but if you can find something to do or invite a neighbour in for a chat to take your mind of things may help in a little way.

    Hope you get the injections soon and they work this time. Have you got a date yet for your THR.

    Janet xx
  • Numptydumpty
    Numptydumpty Member Posts: 6,417
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Barbara, that sounds dreadful, no wonder you need a moan!
    I can't really offer you any advice, other than heat, hot bath, (if you can get in) wheat bags, hotwater bottles. I know they're not the answer, but I usually find them comforting if nothing else.
    Take care of you, (((())))
    Numpty
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    You are so kind Janet and Numpty...I am always aware that everyone on here suffer from pain....think I just need to talk....and thanks for the advice and hugs xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh dear my lovely, I reckon you are taking everything you can for the pain but there are times when it does get all too much and that's why it's good to come on here and let it all out. I have no wise words of advice apart from have a good sulk about it all because that does help. I hope they can tell you something about getting the injections done and that they make a difference. ((((())))) xx DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Barbara, I just glanced in on here and couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the header and who it was from. You are spot on when you say you’re always telling others to get things out and have a rant or a moan but I can’t remember you ever doing that yourself despite all your many aches and pains, misbehaving bits and bits that need replacing.

    I have no words of wisdom but you are doing the right thing in chasing up those injections. Six months is far too long to wait. As for the hugs – by my reckoning you’re well in credit there so will these help?

    (((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))

    (I shall take them all back if you dare apologise again :wink:)
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • constable
    constable Member Posts: 2,115
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Barbara

    I have just typed a lovely message to you...and I pressed the wrong button and lost it all :oops: Just wanted to say that you are a lovely person who rarely complains. you are always helping others. Well now I can say to you. My thoughts are with you, and sending you big hugs of comfort ((((()))) and about time to.

    I just wish I could come up there and tell these doctors to get their finger out and get you these injections done for you.

    Let us know how it goes with the phone call Barbara. Here, some more hugs (((()))) should keep you going for a while.
    Karen xx
  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Awe Barbara so so sorry to hear how rubbish you are feeling, if I coiuld I would take some of your pain for you, since I have been here I have never seen you posting about yourself only kind words and advice for other people. I hope you get some positive answes re: injections, afraid all I can send is some more (((((()))))) and some love..............tc...........Marie xx
    Smile a while and while you smile
    smile another smile and soon there
    will be miles and miles of smiles
    just because you smiled I wish your
    day is full of Smiles
  • numptynora
    numptynora Member Posts: 782
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'd like to give you shed loads of hugs too but that's all I can offer you, except to say I'm sending positive thoughts to you.

    Take care
    Numps x
    Numps x
    Pets come into our lives, and then leave paw-prints on our hearts.
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Barbara

    Im sorry too that youre having a really bad time at the moment...I dont know if there is anything else they can do and know how much you are dreading the double THR.....All I can offer is hugs, sympathy and say I know how it is when youre in pain (not same pain as you but you know what I mean?)...
    You have always been so lovely on here I hope you get some relief or answers...

    Hugs

    Elaine & Sol

    xx xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    DD, SW, Karen,Marie, Numps, Elaine
    Gosh you all amaze me, like I said you all have your own pain, but I am so grateful....I think what brought it all to an head on top of the other things.. my lumber has just about given up I find it hard to sit down... the only thing that brought relief.
    And now my ankle and two toes are painful...so in my mind I can see so much surgery in the future...
    I have rang about the injections and she said they would ring back tomorrow...I would have had them by now but the hospital lost the letter from my back specialist ..
    Thanks again everyone xxxxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • kentishlady
    kentishlady Member Posts: 809
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Barbara. Sorry to hear you are having such a bad time and hope things will improve for your soon. Unlike lots of you, I only have a problem with my back (which is driving me up the wall today), but am sitting typing this almost glued to a warm wheatbag which I find is the only thing that helps to ease the pain. Take care of yourself and hope you can get the injection sorted and that it will help you. Beryl x(((())))
  • frogmella
    frogmella Member Posts: 1,111
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Barbara,

    Sorry to see that you are having such a bad time of it. I don't think you are moaning at all - you have a lot to put up with and if we can't be honest on here then I don't know where else we can. You offer such a lot of support to others and it is about time you got some back.

    I can't offer much help with pain meds etc but can send a big hug. (((())))

    Helen ((((()))))
  • gilly1957
    gilly1957 Member Posts: 212
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    H i Barbara

    Sorry to hear you are having such a hard time at the moment and I hope you

    start to feel a little better soon and the aches and pains ease a little bit.

    Good for you for having a moan,(if that's what you call it lol ) Its what we all

    need sometimes and it is good

    that everyone can understand how you feel.

    Gill x
  • queenfan
    queenfan Member Posts: 563
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    ][/color]Aww Barbara I am sorry you are having a lot of pain right now, And you can go ahead & moan all you like, which may I say is very unusual for you, you always lift & support everyone including me when I am on here :oops: sorry I have only just seen this, sending you ((((gentle)))) Sue :wink:
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    sorry i have no advice to offer you but buckets of ((())) coming your way and positive vibes from me to you
    have you tried marigolds cow pats they good for feet lol
    val
  • applerose
    applerose Member Posts: 3,621
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sorry you are in so much pain. I hope they get back to you about the injections very quickly. Sending some (((hugs))).
    Christine
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    A big thank you to Beryl, Helen, Gill, Sue, Val and applerose
    Has I always say it so good to talk...
    Tell you what this wheelchair has been a godsend ...I bet you all thought I was using it on a regular basis...well :oops: just need to bend this back to get in.... :shock:
    Val if they are lavender scented I will have 4 ... :)
    Thanks again everyone...
    Love
    Barbara
  • knuckleduster
    knuckleduster Member Posts: 551
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello dear Barbara. Do hope you managed to sleep last night and you are feeling a bit better today. Hope the sun is shining where you are.

    Janet xx
  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning Barbara

    Hope you managed to get some sleep last night and are feeling a wee bit better today some more ((((()))) to keep you going ...tc.....Marie xx
    Smile a while and while you smile
    smile another smile and soon there
    will be miles and miles of smiles
    just because you smiled I wish your
    day is full of Smiles
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Aww Barbara ....you are having problems aren't you? Sending you loads of (((((())))) gentle ones :wink:
    You never moan so its time you did.
    Thats one thing we all are very good at.....telling people to do things but not doing them ourselves :lol:
    I tell people to pace themselves but dont pace myself :oops:
    Another one that would tell people to keep on top of meds doesnt keep on top of hers then suffers :oops:
    And you NEVER complain or moan but tell others to come on here and talk.
    So you come on anytime and moan....Right!!!! You know you can pm me anytime as well.

    Love
    Hileena
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello my lovely, how are things today? I hope you are feeling at least a little better in yourself and don't forget we are here for you because we care. ((())) xxx DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,183
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Barbara
    i'm so sorry you are in so much paini dont know what to say to help. the chemist i go to helps people with pain by helping
    you with the tabs you take and at the right time to take them
    or saying what else you can take.
    please take care ((((((((Barbara))))))))
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • gilly1957
    gilly1957 Member Posts: 212
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Barbera

    How are you doing today?

    Hopefully a bit better and not in so much pain, I forgot last time to send some hugs so here's some this time

    (((((())))) take care Gill x
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    A few more, Barbara. (((((())))))
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Aww thanks so much Janet, Marie, Hileena, DD, Joan, Gill and SW..
    Got a phone call for some more facet joint injections in the back on the 17th of December... :shock: I will give then another try... then all I need is for them to sought the neck, ankle and not forgetting the hips...I went out today and took the chair ...we are getting on a little better...I say a little :roll: you have to laugh.... :lol:
    Love to all of you xxxxx
    Love
    Barbara

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