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JenG
08-14-2005, 10:01 AM
I woke up this morning in the most pain I have had in a long time. I can't seem to find a reason for it. I'm wondering if it is weather related. It is finally getting cool here after a long heat wave.

Just pulling the morning paper out of it's plastic wrap made my hand throb like someone hit it with a hammer! My daughter touching me hurt so bad I had to tell her to get away from me. :shake:

My family went sailing this morning without me because it hurts to even take a step. I can't type that much longer because my fingers are aching at the moment. I also am getting that familiar cramping in my bladder -- it wants in on the party! :rolleyes:

Sometimes I feel like I am living life on the outside looking in. I get soooo tired so easily. I have spent this summer trying to lead a normal life and trying to keep up with everyone. I think it is all finally catching up with me! I know I need to take better care of myself and slow down - but I feel as if I'm missing out on everything. I don't want my kids to think of their childhood and remember all of the things mommy couldn't do because she had to rest. :mad:

To make matters worse, I've been waiting two months to see a rheumatolgist at UCLA and the morning of the visit last thursday, his office called to say he had to cancel the appointment! :headbang: My primary care and my HMO thinks all this IC and Fibro stuff is just me somatizing and doesn't do anything to help. :bonk: My gyn (that I pay for out of pocket) is great in treating my bladder, but he doesn't deal with the fibro so I feel I am out there on my own.

Sorry for the rant, but I just am having one of those days! Thanks for listening.

Babs RN
08-14-2005, 10:13 AM
Jen,
I know the feeling. Tomorrow is Lindsey's first day of school ever--kindergarten--and my bladder is spasming more than it has in a year or so--on top of the pain, and a potential infection I think is lurking. I try to save up my energy so Lindsey and I can do fun things, so she won't remember me as ill all the time. I am going to UCLA on the 24th--have you been seen there or was this appt your first time? I actually only live about 3 hours from you, so if you ever need to scream and yell give me a call.

Hugs,
Barb :grouphug:

JenG
08-14-2005, 10:24 AM
Thanks Barb :grouphug:

No I haven't been seen there yet. I finally got an apt. after I put in a protest with my HMO after they turned me down to see a speciallist. So I was so looking forward to it. I can't believe they cancelled me four hours before the apt. If I did that to them they would probably charge me for the visit!

How exciting for you with your daughter's first day of kindergarten! I remember my youngest's first day like it was only yesterday -- and now she is going into fourth grade this year!!

Thanks for the support! Hope you feel better soon as well!

JenG
08-15-2005, 07:12 AM
OK, now the IBS is acting up! These things are definately linked. Just keeps getting better and better! :rolleyes:

I think stress is the culprit here. I have so much going on this week with my kids going back to school, relatives in town, husband working 7-days a week. I need some relief!

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