flare flare....

[Sandra11]

Im having a flare today and its driving me nuts.....I hate my job...having a hard time finding another one and I am so incredibly irritated and I dont see my uro till the end of the month...Im having one of those days where i just wanna curl up in bed and cry......I can get super emotional during that time of the month sometimes... I just wish I wouldnt have to deal with all this stuff.....quite frustrating...just wanted to let it all out.....thanks....

[Hollydoll85]

I'm so sorry you're having to go through this. I totally understand the emotional part...I think I went for about two weeks where I didn't go a day without Crying. I know you hate having to put up with all this stuff, but remember you aren't along. Good luck with the job search.
Sending lots of hugs,
Holly

[Sandra11]

Thanks holly..its just this day seems never ending.....i keep looking at the clock waitng for it to be 4:00 so i can leave work.....and im having this weird pain on my side..i dont know if its cramping or what....but im so tempted to just go home....but unfortunatley i cant so im stuck here...counting down the hours....and im trying to think what i can do to help with the flare.....

[Hollydoll85]

Does heat or cold help you any......not sure how you could accomplish that one at work...hmmm...gosh....I'm fresh out of ideas...hang in there...what time is it there? Maybe I can send some telepathic healing thoughts....Oh and what do you do workwise?

[Dixiefireball]

i'm very sorry you are flaring could it be a uti has set in with your mthly.
that is what happens to me and i feel for you that is very painful if please call your doctor and go ahead and get checked just in case it is a uti setting in so you can be treated if its not a uti he may at least go ahead and give you something for the pain.
sending you hugs and prayers
Rhonda

[Iris]

Hi, and so sorry you are having a bad flare up, I know the feeling of just wanting to curl and have a good cry, I know most of us have had days like that. Hopefully things will ease up for you, but like Cindy said in her post you may have a UTI. Lots of soft hugs and let us know how you are doing, Iris. :grouphug: :grouphug: :flower:

[Sandra11]

I was just finished taking medicine for a uti as of a week and a half ago...one that doesnt seem to go away for a couple months now...i dont have an apt with the uro for 2 weeks b/c he is out of the office...work was so unbearable today..and i came home and was having some weird cramping on my side and i wasnt sure what it was but it hurt a lot and then during the day i was having back pain and cramping down my leg.....not sure whtas up.........i feel ok now the cramping stopped.....i had my good cry and hugs from my husband.....now im just keeping distracted watching my tivo soaps....general hospital..anyone watch.....??

[vm]

{{{Sandra**** Hope you feel better soon. I am a wreck when I go into a big flare. It really throws me for a loop, too.

Be good to yourself. :kissing:

[vm]

BTW - Maybe you could drop by an urgent care or someplace like that to make sure the infection was cleared up? I was just thinking about the back pain you mentioned --- is that typical for you in a flare? I just know some people get that when they have a kidney infection....

[Sandra11]

Kim,
iVE never had the back pain b4..its actually bothering me now again...now u got me all worried..............im gonna try to go tobed early maybe it will go away by morning

[vm]

Please go get a urinalysis just to rule out infection. :kissing:

[Sandra11]

you know i recently this past month stopped taking BC pills cuz i thought maybe it would help somewhat and this is the first time that im getting my period since.....maybe this cramping and back pain is due to my hormones being all out of wack?? any thoughts anyone>>>??

[DetroitMel]

When I have my period I get really bad pain all in my lower back. It feels like someone is standing behind me sort of just punching me in my lower back for hours at a time - not fun. I've had the back pain since I started my period when I was 14. I take Anaprox for it now throughout my period and it works great. Your period could definitely be the culprit ... but like the others said, I'd want to rule out anything more serious before you just treat the pain ... Hope you are feeling better soon!!!

:grouphug:

Mel

[Sandra11]

Mel,
what is anaprox? is it over the counter?

[DetroitMel]

Here is the definition I pulled from a Web site - Anaprox is short for Naproxen Sodium. It is my lifesaver. I see that it talks about Aleve below as the OTC -I can't take aleve, because, ironically, it makes my back smasm and generally makes me feel icky... :hmm: I think the perscription form must be pretty pricey - I have a $40 co-pay and this one always costs the full $40.

"Anaprox and Naprelan are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used to relieve mild to moderate pain and menstrual cramps. They are also prescribed for relief of the inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis (the most common form of arthritis), and for ankylosing spondylitis (spinal arthritis), tendinitis, bursitis, acute gout, and other conditions. Anaprox also may be prescribed for juvenile arthritis.

The over-the-counter form of naproxen sodium, Aleve, is used for temporary relief of minor aches and pains, and to reduce fever."

[Sandra11]

hmmmm..ill have to ask about that the next time i go to the dr...i took a tylenol and the cramping/back pain is gone for now..maybe it is just a menstrual prob...i shouldnt get myself worried over nothihg...im already a big enough worrier always thinking the worst......thanks mel

sandra

[ICNDonna]

I think it would be a good idea to be checked to be sure you don't have an infection working. If you do, it will only get worse without attention.

Even if your doctor is out of town, you might call the office anyhow. There must be someone covering for him.

Sending healing thoughts,
Donna

[DetroitMel]

I think that when you have IC and all the other strange symptoms and conditions we all seem to have, you can't help but be a worrier. Every new little pain I'm always like "what is that? I should go to the doctor." Then I go online and freak myself out by trying to do my own research on things! I agree with Donna, though, that it would still be a good idea to rule out anything else to make sure you're not treating pain that is trying to tell you that something is really wrong! I find that if I call my doctors office (even if he's not there) and say I have this pain and I think it might be this or this and I'd like to get it checked out a.s.a.p., they will usually make room for me.

Hugs, and I hope you are feeling better soon!

:kissing:

Mel