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| Annika |
Posted - Nov 20 2007 : 09:07:45 AM
I'm having a bad pain day with my hands and shoulders. I can't see my doctor until the 5th, unless I go to ER and I don't think I can afford that,I'm just stuck with the pain and nothing to do for it. I want to be cheerful and happy for the holidays and it's hard when you are hurtin' 
Any merciful thoughts, good jokes or "chin up girl!" statements would be welcome.
I've got a long way to go until the 5th.
Thank all of you for being the very best adopted sisters on the earth, and understanding human failability and being my go-to place for fun and comfort. I love everyone of you.
Wishing you joy in small things and peace in your heart
Annika
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| Alee |
Posted - Nov 22 2007 : 08:25:19 AM
Annika-
I hope you are feeling better today. Pain is not fun, and it really sapps your energy. I love my rice bags. Right now I have a strained or sprained neck. I have been carrying my rice bag everywhere with me.
Have you ever tried Tiger's Balm? It usually works wonders but I don't have any in the house. It is kindof like Unker's cream which we also happen to be out of. I haven't ever tried it, but maybe something like Bengay would help?
Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help!
Alee
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Nov 22 2007 : 04:23:05 AM
Annika..sorry to hear about your pain. Hopefully you can get some relief very soon. ((((hugggsss Annika))))))
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| Annika |
Posted - Nov 21 2007 : 11:50:32 AM
Jennifer, thank you for the rice-in-sock suggestion, I'm about to make a permanent rice pack with a shirt from the rag sack =)
Wishing you joy in small things and peace in your heart
Annika
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| Amie C. |
Posted - Nov 21 2007 : 10:46:22 AM
I'm sorry Annika. It sucks to be in pain constantly, especially at a time when you want to be doing all kinds of fun extra things. I hope some of these suggestions help you enjoy Thanksgiving and your doctor fixes you up with some awesome pain relief. |
| Beemoosie |
Posted - Nov 21 2007 : 05:45:45 AM
Annika, I echo all your farmgirl-sisters thoughts and well-wishes. I hope that you do enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday and have some relief before the 5th.
(((hugs)))
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
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| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Nov 20 2007 : 10:51:01 PM
don't go cold turkey on getting off the caffeine though..take it slow to wean yourself off of it slowly. in the meantime get some rest and keep hydrated. epsom bath soaks help with the soreness. I agree on going to the Er if things get bad. take care of yourself. hang in there. get to feeling better. big hugs to you.
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Nov 20 2007 : 10:45:59 PM
Annika...I am sure pulling for you..it is so hard to be in pain..and 2 weeks is such a long time to wait for help!
I agree on the heating pad or rice bag..it helps me alot when my knee is hurting alot...gets me though the worst of it. Take care of yourself..we are all keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jenny in Utah
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| Carol Sue |
Posted - Nov 20 2007 : 10:41:07 PM
Annika,
If y0u need relief fr0m the pain, g0 t0 the ER. Chr0nic and severe pain can make y0ur bl00d pressure g0 up and that isn't g00d f0r y0ur health either. I understand the m0ney issue, but y0u sweetie need s0me relief, s0 y0u can functi0n until the 5th.
Annika that is 2 weeks away sweetie and y0u need s0me relief n0w.
Take care 0f y0u, Fibr0 is a bugger bear, and y0u need t0 get s0me releif t0 functi0n. Girl, maj0r praying f0r y0u and the rice bags have helped me, in fact yesterday and the heating pad is definitly my friend as well. Gentle hugs girl!!!!!!
Car0l Sue
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| Phils Ann |
Posted - Nov 20 2007 : 5:21:00 PM
Annika, is Fibro your trouble, or something else... do you know? I'm thinking of you and will be praying you get relief soon.
Ann
Sairy Hill Thicket
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| Annika |
Posted - Nov 20 2007 : 12:05:09 PM
Thank you all for the suggestions, going for the heating thingy with the rice and sock and then a shower. Hey Tina, I've heard that about the Caffeine, and it really DOES make me hurt worse, so I'm weaning myself of it asap. Not an easy task LOL!
Thanks for the comfort and advice
Hugs back
Annika |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Nov 20 2007 : 11:43:08 AM
hope you get to feeling better real soon. if you are in pain..please keep in mind that caffeine can complicate alot of things..it makes things like arthritis,and fibromyalgia symptoms worse.Get to feeling better real soon. big hugs to you.
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| Peanut |
Posted - Nov 20 2007 : 11:41:07 AM
I'm sorry Annika.
If you don't have a heating pad, but think that one would help just fill a large thick sock with some rice and pop it into the microwave until hot. It stay hot a long time and will contour to your body.
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| Firemama |
Posted - Nov 20 2007 : 11:22:49 AM
Annika I wish there was somethin I could do for ya! I agree with Jonni, if you dont take care of you who will? I wish I was closer to help you out,if I could.I am thinkin of ya!
Mama to 2
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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Nov 20 2007 : 11:04:29 AM
So sorry, Annika. It's a pain to be in pain  ...I'm wishing you better days ahead, though, girl. Sidle up to the fire (because hopefully, you are cold enough out there to have one--we're at 70 degrees today), sip something warm and take the chill off your bones.
If you have to go to the er, you do. You, your health and well being come before anything else, money or no. If you don't take care of you, who will?
Pullin' for you,
Jonni
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| Lainey |
Posted - Nov 20 2007 : 10:58:39 AM
I'm sorry to hear that you're in pain today Annika. I hope and will pray that you get some relief soon. The 5th is too long to wait when you're in pain like that. Do you have a heating pad or maybe you could take a hot bath or shower? I have days like that too and it helps a bit to stand under the warm shower letting the water hit my shoulders and neck for a few minutes. I have herniated discs in my neck (due to an accident when I was younger) and one in my lower back with a spur.
Please take care and feel better soon.
(((hug)))
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