Today is not a good day.

[peaches12345]

I was dignaosed Feb 27, 2008 with IC. The pain is so bad this evening that I have already taking all my meds, but it is not given any relief. I have been having pain in my back every day and now near my bladder is just hurting. I hope I can get some relief soon. I have not had time to relax in the past 2 weeks since I had to go back to work. I am on my feet all day, lifting upwards of 30- 40 pounds each day. I think my body is trying to tell me this is too much. I have been following the IC diet so overall I am feeling better in that aspect, but I just want to feel no pain for one day. I am sorry I just needed to vent for a moment. I know it takes many months for the meds to hopefully work, but some days you just want to scream! :cussing::bonk::rant:

[leelee88]

So sorry you are having to go through this.. Yes your body could be telling you something. I know when I over work my body my bladder lets me know about it. Also you should check into PFD, I know IC can cause back pain, But PFD will also cause your back to ache and go into spasms.. I hope you get some relief soon. (((hugs)))

[Dolphjoy]

Hi..

Sorry to hear that it's not been a great two weeks. I understand what it feels like and that's how my last two weeks have been as well (not with lifting) but with a lot of other stuff - work pressures.

Hope that you'll have a good night's rest and be able to make it through day by day.

[mlzippy7]

I am sorry you are having a hard time.
I wish for you pain free days.
I hope your meds start working soon.

[Babs RN]

Peaches, never ever apologize for needing to vent! That is what we are here for! I am sorry you are having such a lousy day. Here's to a better bladder day tomorrow for you.

Hugs,
Barb:)

[peaches12345]

Thank you! It helps to vent. I think it's time for a new job. One that does not require all day standing and lifting! I will ask my doctor to about the PFD.

[GriffsMommy]

Like Barb said, don't feel bad about venting, that's what we are here for. We all have our moments where we need to vent.

If you can find a new job where you don't have to be on your feet all the time and lift I'm sure that would help. I'm currently on short term disability because I couldn't handle my desk job so I have no idea how you can handle such a physical job. I can't stand for more than 20 mintues without having tons of increased bladder, pelvic and lower back pain.

I hope that you start to feel better soon. :grouphug:

[ICNDonna]

Lifting is a problem for me. I agree with you that it may be time to find a different job.

Warm healing thoughts,
Donna

[SharonA]

There is no way I could do all the heavy lifting. Not just because of IC, but my back couldn't take it. :(

[peaches12345]

Thank you everyone for your support. I know that I have to deal with the pain, because it comes and goes. You just get to a point in which you get so sick of hurting. I try not to let it get to me, but sometimes it just does. We are all human. I am starting to look for another job, lifting all this weight and standing all day is just not good on my health. As much as I would like to think I can do this I know it is time to think about my health. I am just the type of person that has always stayed busy and going, going, and going. I am not used to having to take it easy. Even my hubby is having to make adjustments. I have always been the one to take care of our 3 shar-pei's, clean the house, cook the meals, do the laundry and work a 45-50 hour week job. Now I am lucky to work a 8 hour day and take the dogs outside. My hubby knows I am not able to keep this pace and for the most part has helped take up some of the slack. My thinking is if the house doesn't get cleaned than there is always next week, and if the cloths don't get done today than I will pop a load in the next day. The only thing that has to happen is cooking the meals, and taking care of the dogs. All other things can wait.

Thank you again! It is such a great thing to have a place to vent and people who understand what you are going through.

[SharonA]

I like to do one load of laundry a day and dust one room a day, also. That way, it doesn't feel so much like work and I have more time during each day to do what I want to do instead of what I need to do. :)

[kjd]

Peaches so sorry you are having a hard time. like you I end up doiing too much and regretting it. I have recently bought my first home and stayed up day and night painting and cleaning. I am regretting it now trust me.
sometimes just talking to others who understand your pain is enough to help you and make you feel better. I know when I talk to my partner he doesnt really understand although he does care he doesnt understand the pain x

[Katrina]

I am so sorry u r suffering so much. u r going through the hardest time with IC & it is not fun. u have gotten some great advice & i just want u 2 know i feel 4 u. sorry 4 the short & sloppy message i am mobile ATM

[peaches12345]

My hubby is great...but he really doesn't understand, but he does care that I am hurting. Such as today he wanted to eat out. He really wanted mexican food, which is a big IC no, no. So I sucked it up, because he has been eating all my bland foods and doesn't have to. I sat down at the table and just knew I was going to regret this. So I ordered a huge glass of water and drank the whole thing in hopes it would at least coat my bladder. I tried to order a chicken taco with only lettuce and cheese, but I was told that all meats were cooked with tomato's and onions. I looked at the water and said go ahead and I will try it. 5 min. into the meal I started having so much pain near my bladder I pushed the taco away and just ate the rice. It was the 1st time in my life I have ever left a mexican restaurant and still was hungry. The point is my hubby saw today that we all have to make sacrifices. Now next time he wants to go eat this food I will just get a plate of rice. It is the only thing I can eat that does not hurt.

[kuntrygurl78]

Im so sorry you had a bad day today. I feel fortunate that most of my diet triggers are liquid. Im going to Indy in two weeks with a bunch of friends. We will be spending a lot of time in the bars..only water for me tho. I DO understand how you feel.

And with the house. Im lucky. No one ever comes over. I only HAVE to clean for others a few times a year. I always tell people to never just pop over and expect a clean house. It dont happen. It gets cleaned when it gets cleaned. My hubby is pretty good about not getting upset if my chores arent done. He knows I will do them when I can. I hope you have a better day tomorrow:angel: