feeling a bit sorry for myself!!

kevsue

Hi, lying in bed with hot water bottles all over my legs, taken all possible pills and still hurting! Another week until my appointment with an orthopaedic consultant/surgeon but after the cortisone injection failed I have lost faith in anything working. Can't believe how quickly this has happened, although my knees would ache after a long walk, the problems only started after a horrible fall on the pavement 2 months ago. Everyone around me is trying to be supportive but they seem to all think it's something that can be cured and I will be back to my normal "run round doing everything" mode in a couple of weeks. I am trying to come to terms with walking with aids and am seriously worried about my job which involves driving up to 500 miles weekly.had a horrible Xmas, not just due to pain but my niece gave birth and the baby died an hour later (that then makes me feel guilty for moaning about a bit of pain)we are booked to go on our holiday of a lifetime in 8 weeks and at the moment I struggle to even walk around Tesco! I am having a.bit of a cry as I write this and am really sorry for being so moany and whiny.I know there are a lot of people suffering more than me but I think I just needed to sound off!!
Thanks
Sue xx

ritwren

You sound like you are having real problems. Unfortunately all I can do is send virtual hugs and let you know you're not alone. You sound off any time you want to, we all do at some time or another.

On a positive note, fingers crossed next week's appointment goes well for you. Could your GP perhaps prescribe some different pain killers if the ones you're on don't help enough.

big hugs, R

dreamdaisy

It gets to us all every now and again. I should be doing stuff but I'm not, I'm plonked in front of the telly because I am very tired, in pain, and generally flattened after the festive season. Hey-ho.

You have had an emotional time, yes? That causes stress and arthritis likes stress. It does not matter what we swallow or inject, the pain hangs around because nothing really tackles it, it only has its sharper edges dulled. You do get used to it - well, I have, I'm seventeen years in but every now and again it does all get a little too much; I'm in your gang today because this is one of those times. :roll: It will pass, all things do, you have an exciting time ahead so rest up as much as you can so you can get away and enjoy your holiday. Life will rumble on, it always does, but arthritis can make things harder to deal with. We all understand that. DD

bubbadog

DD has said it all, we do have bad times now and again, but we have to carry on because the world doesn't stop spinning because we are feeling bad. The fact you have an amazing holiday booked is something to look forward to, aim to feel better in time. If I had a fantastic Holiday booked I would do everything in my power to feel better by then. I'm sending you a healing (()).

Boomer13

You stay in bed with your hot water bottles, Sue. Rest up for that holiday. Sometimes having people around being extremely positive does not make a person feel better. That sure happens to me too. I want to shoo them away.

I hope you get some relief and have a chance to enjoy your holiday. Take care,
xxAnna

dibdab

Oh dear Sue, you have had a rough old time and it's no wonder you're struggling. Maybe others around you need time to understand how much you're hurting, and quite how hard it is to live with pain on a daily basis.

Take time to be gentle with yourself- we all need to when our battered bodies give up the unequal battle now and again. I really hope that with time and the right treatment you'll feel a lot better, in the meantime, ask for help when you need it and don't waste energy on feeling guilty.

Sending some gentle hugs {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{ }}}}}}}}}}}

Deb xx

hileena111

Hi Sue
It's annoying/frustrating when people think its a temporary thing and you will be up and about soon.
You look after yourself....Look forward to that holiday and please use walking aids if it helps.
I struggled with everything I got ....fought with myself beofe getting it......but was grateful afterwards.
I have various things.
Scooter....rarely used now but very handy if needed.
4 wheel rollator which lets me go much further and for a lot longer than without anything
Crutches.......very handy if you are in a smaller space or have steps to climb.
Although I'm going in for my 2nd hip replacement in three weeks time its my back that hurts more.
A stick doesn't help me......I do need 2 things ....like the crutches.
You take care
Love
Hileena

dreamdaisy

So, we're a few days on, how are things? I'm still rough but, after seventeen years of this malarkey, I'm pretty used to it. I hope that you are feeling better. DD

barbara12

Hello Sue
Sorry I am late seeing this, and I am so sorry to hear about your sisters baby...that is so very sad
Its horrible when when people think this is temporary..and doesn't help one bit..the moan and cry will do you good though...and I do hope you get some relief very soon..(((()))xx

thistlegirl

Hi Sue,
I hope you are feeling "better". Have you made it to the GP at all? There is always more painkillers to try?
It takes a while to educate your loved ones I am afraid but they will get there.

Jenny