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Post by 3piggles on Aug 4, 2016 15:54:54 GMT
Constant physical pain and illness can totally muddle our brains. Don't let the muddlement worry you. I agree with Bean that there has to be someone covering for you doctor. I certainly hope you can get some help before the end of the month. Lots of hugs
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Post by jolovespiggies on Aug 9, 2016 8:37:54 GMT
Sorry I haven't been on here for a few days ladies but I haven't been very well again. Very achy but my physio is coming to see me this morning so I shall see what she says. Had two good meals two days running and lay awake all last night feeling bloated and uncomfortable, I cannot win Bean love so I will try justs eating fruit today. I have my hospital appointment tomorrow which unfortunately isn't for breathing as I thought but for the fracture clinic. I will ask my doctor to chase the other one up for me. I could have spoken to someone else Bean hun but I have rather a lot to ask and would rather speak to her.
I do feel a bit muddle headed Piggles love, getting confused and not knowing where I am. Sometimes I have to just sit quietly and take deep breaths. I will let you know how I get on tomorrow. I am going to mention my painful knee as it is going to slow my recovery process.
Love you
Hugs Jo xx
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Post by 3piggles on Aug 9, 2016 12:06:18 GMT
All digits crossed for the doctors to find ways to help you
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Post by Bean on Aug 9, 2016 21:26:19 GMT
Sorry you've been feeling rubbish, Jo. Hope the physio was some help. Is the fracture clinic just to check the healing is okay or will they help you more if you need it? Good call mentioning your knee as it must make a massive difference to your recovery.
It must still feel like there is so much to do to get yourself back on track, but you've done so well already and I hope your recovery starts speeding up again soon. xxx
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Post by jolovespiggies on Aug 10, 2016 9:48:52 GMT
Thanks Bean hunni but it wasn't good news yesterday. As I already knew, my hip is repairing well but my other issues are getting in the way of my being able to talk again. When I speak to to the doctor I will really press for something to be done as the physio seems to think a hip replacement will be the answer but I remember my doctor saying that it wouldn't help. Oh dear. I have one leg shorter than the other so I have to have a built up shoe which may help me to walk and balance but there is a huge waiting list apparently, where isn't there?!
Yes love, the fracture clinic today is just to see how my hip is progressing and hopefully I will not have to wait for too long. I will let you know how I get on.
Thanks Piggles lovey, I will keep everything crossed too but it is not going to be a quick recovery.
Hugs Jo xx
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Post by Bean on Aug 10, 2016 17:07:33 GMT
Oh you'd think they'd be able to sort a shoe out for you - the fall should speed up that referral process as it's clear you don't need anything negatively affecting your balance as it just puts you at increased risk of another fall.
How confusing with one professional saying you need a hip replacement and another not - it's not something you want to have done unless it stands a good chance of improving things for you so I hope you can get to the bottom of it when your doctor comes back.
Was your stomach any happier for you just eating fruit yesterday?
Only a few more days until your doctor is back. xx
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Post by 3piggles on Aug 10, 2016 20:08:42 GMT
That's not good about the shoe waiting list, or the differences in opinions between the doctors. A hip replacement is major surgery, so as Bean said, you really want to know that it will be a major improvement in your ability to walk and have less pain. I really hope you can get that all sorted to your satisfaction, when your doctor returns. I hope the fruit helped with the digestion, though as long as you are in chronic pain, it's likely your digestion will not be happy. Our bodies put the most effort to the worst problems, so getting your tummy sorted isn't a priority. Lots of hugs. I know how frustrating this is, and you really don't need that
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Post by jolovespiggies on Aug 12, 2016 8:22:26 GMT
Hi Bean hunni, yes, I agree, the fall should speed things up but that is the national health for you. Where ever I go now I just hang on to my frame so there is no chance of falling, but there are still the times when I have to turn around etc and that can be tricky.
Went for my xray on Monday and all is well but the doctor there said I have to do plenty of exercise and walking, easy for him to say with my other issues but I will do my best. Have to go back in 6 weeks for another check up.
Yes, unfortunately the doctors ruling comes out on top though and she doesn't think I will benefit from one but I will keep on. Not long now until Monday as you say love.
Hi Piggles sweetie, no apparently the waiting list is quite long too and the she is going to take some getting used to. There is a lot I need to get sorted out when the doctor rings, I am afraid it is going to be a long chat. Tummy really no better, as soon as I have eaten anything I have to go to the loo, like a little baby being put on its potty after a meal lol! A friend took us out for a meal yesterday and it was really embarrassing, as soon as I had eaten I had to go. I am just glad it happened then and not on the way home!
True I am in a lot of pain still and that could be the cause, I really don't know what to do and I am getting a bit down again. Chat soon.
Love you both Hugs Jo xxx
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Post by Bean on Aug 12, 2016 9:15:05 GMT
Have you tried taking something like mebeverine/ colofac? It's a common medication for IBS and is taken something like an hour before food as it reduces the spasming in your intestines that can cause mealtimes to set people off. Ask your doctor about it as I don't think it tends to interact with other meds, so might help - I'm sure you feel like you're rattling already though, and might not want to take anything else. Or it might not have worked for you of course.
I hope you enjoyed your meal with your friend yesterday, and that it wasn't spoiled by having to rush off afterwards.
How frustrating to be told to walk more without addressing the problems that are getting in the way of you doing so - it's not like you wouldn't love to go for a long walk if you could. I'm glad your frame helps keep you safe about the house and on short trips, but it's not really practical for longer trips given the pain issues you have.
Sorry you are feeling a bit down, it's not surprising given all you have to contend with - I prescribe 5 Holly-hugs to make you feel a bit better! Hang in there, Jo - we're all rooting for you to feel better soon. xxx
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Post by 3piggles on Aug 12, 2016 18:43:06 GMT
So far, the Holly hugs are the best medicine I've heard prescribed so far! I know it's hard, but I think you really have to lay out everything to your doctor. The chronic pain, the upset tummy, the problems walking, the problems getting to the bathroom, just go into it all, and also remind her how long you've had some of these problems, and all you've already been through to unsuccessfully alleviate these problems. It might help to right it down. Doctors find it easy to make patients wait for help, and NHS makes it easier for them, as NHS isn't exactly trying to help with the problems in any timely manner. Perhaps even put it in writing, so next time you see her, you'll have a chronicle of it all. Sometimes putting it all down in one place reminds them of all you've been through. Lots of hugs, and best of luck
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Post by jolovespiggies on Aug 14, 2016 13:07:09 GMT
Hi Bean love, I will suggest that to her tomorrow and see what she says. The pain is quite bad and not even morphine is working so I don't know. I have other issues to discuss with her also, she will be really fed up with me.
I have to start walking outside the house which for some reason really frightens me. There is no room in here so I have to take the plunge. I know it is going to hurt but I have to get this hip better and then may be we can move on to the knee. Yes, I would love a long walk, somewhere in the country or around the coast. I do have a walker for outside which has a little seat, so that is the one I will take with me when I go outside.
Thank you for your kind words darling, I am under the weather at the moment and your friendship means an awful lot to me.
Hello Piggles love, I agree hugs go a long way but I don't get any of those here anymore I'm afraid but the virtual ones are lovely. I will do as you suggest tomorrow hunni, I have a long list and I want her to really listen to me. The pain is a problem because I know morphine is the strongest drug you can take but the joints are just completely impervious to them, it doesn't make sense. I am going to write it all down otherwise I will forget something and I get very tizzied when I have to make phone calls like this. Fortunately she is a good listener. Yes, giving her the list is an excellent idea. Thanks for your hugs sweetie.
Anyway my darlings, I will let you know how I get on.
Lots of love Jo xxx
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Post by 3piggles on Aug 14, 2016 19:36:54 GMT
I get tizzied, too, so I totally understand. That's why I started writing it all down. Didn't help with my doctors, who weren't very interested in listening, but if she's a good listener, I think she'll appreciate you being organized. It also helps her to know what all of the issues are, as some may be caused by the others. I really hope you have a good conversation with her, and you can have all the virtual hugs you want
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Post by jolovespiggies on Aug 16, 2016 8:29:15 GMT
It went fairly well Piggles love, I managed to mention everything on my list and she is putting me back on tablets which the hospital removed and she thinks it will make a lot of difference. Also she recommended I go for counselling which I am happy to do. She says it isn't surprising that I am feeling frail with all the worry over Paul and then my accident. The tearfulnesss will not go away so I am really hoping these pills will help. Apparently the pills are likely to help with the pain and the depression so I am rather annoyed with the hospital for taking me off them. Going for a bit of a picnic today so that should cheer me up. Thank you for all the virtual hugs my darling, they are really appreciated.
Lots of love Jo xx
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Post by 3piggles on Aug 16, 2016 14:46:10 GMT
Ooh, that sounds very promising, and I really, really hope it helps. Unfortunately, hospitals tend to have one-track minds. You can't take this med during this procedure, but once the procedure is done, they don't bother to put you back on those meds. People going into hospitals need advocates to make sure the hospital staff doesn't do more harm than good! At least you are back on the meds, and have a chance for some major improvements. The picnic sounds like fun, even if it's just a break in your routine. When I worked in an office, I used to eat my lunch outside on beautiful days, just to get a change of scenery, air and view. It definitely had a positive effect on my afternoon I also used to at least walk around the parking lot, just to get my muscles moving and the blood flowing. Most of us did, so we never got away from talking about work, but at least we got some exercise while we talked about work More hugs headed your way
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Post by jolovespiggies on Aug 17, 2016 9:18:07 GMT
Hi Piggles love, yes so do I. Paul has gone to pick the pills up now assuming that they are ready, our chemist isn't the sharpest! Yes, I am annoyed with the hospital for doing that and I wonder whose decision it actually was. Doctor said there was no mention of it in my notes which is very helpful. Hopefully I will feel better now piggles hun, here's hoping.
The picnic was lovely, there was a great family atmosphere there and whilst it was warm,, there was a lovely breeze as well. We had a lovely cornish ice cream after our sandwiches which rounded it off nicely. Sadly I had to rush to the loo when I had eaten but hopefully that is something which will be rectified. It overlooks a lake and it was so relaxing watching the boats and people wind surfing. I love to be near water; the trouble is I always want to go in it lol! I had a a bit of a walk too and boy do I know about it this morning, but I plan to have a walk outside later today. It is not nearly as hot today so I should be fine. Yes, I too need to get my blood flowing and strengthen these bones and walking is apparently the best way.
Thanks for the extra hugs love, they are so welcome.
Lots of love Jo xxx
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Post by 3piggles on Aug 18, 2016 0:39:38 GMT
I walk in pain a lot of the time, but find it's still better than not walking at all. Sometimes I walk out of the pain, which is nice. If anything, the pain reminds me to slow down and take my time, instead of trying to best myself. If you need to rest, rest. You don't do yourself any good pushing too hard. I hope the druggist had the medication ready, so you can start that and get some relief. Chronic pain is damages so much, I don't understand why doctors seem so willing to dismiss it. Oh, the picnic sounds really nice! I'm glad it was by water, where you like to be. I grew up at the ocean, and still feel the most peace when I'm there. And Yes, I have to go in, even if it's just wading up to my ankles. I practically grew up in the water, and where I live, that water is freaking cold Just when it finally stopped feeling cold, because we were turning blue, our mothers would make us sit on the beach and thaw. Parent! Don't worry about having to go to the bathroom. It's not forever, and as long as you know it's going to happen, you can be prepared. One medication I took made me incredibly thirsty. I literally drank a steady stream, so I knew where every bathroom was in a 50 mile radius I should have gotten frequent bathroom miles Hugs
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Post by jolovespiggies on Aug 18, 2016 8:53:20 GMT
Hi Piggles love
Even though it hurts I did enjoy my walk and felt a lot better for it so I know exactly what you mean. I have found I am able to walk further than I thought I could but I must admit to being really tired once I had done it. I agree, I am not going to push myself too hard despite what the doctor at the hospital says, I will go at my own pace and try and go a little further each time.
I love water and the sea too, I would love a house overlooking the sea that would be my dream. With all the atmosphere the Cornwall has too, it is just wonderful. The lake was lovely though, we saw some little ducks which I wanted to throw food for them and Paul said I wasn't to do it because the seagulls would then swoop down which is true. I like seagulls to but he doesn't. It must have been lovely growing up right by the sea. We are about 9 miles away from our nearest beach.
I am really thirsty Piggles love, drinking a lot of water but I have been told that I should do this anyway as when I was in hospital I was qute severely dehydrated. I never go anywhere without my bottle of water either, it is as important as my lipstick lol!
Hugs Jo xx
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Post by 3piggles on Aug 18, 2016 19:44:17 GMT
Gulls are scrappy birds, and they will steal food from the ducks, but if you get close enough to the ducks, the ducks will come up to you, and the gulls can't get the food. I like gulls, too. I don't have a problem with any birds, and like to see them all get a break. Yes, the walks do help more than they hurt. I'm glad your doctor told you not to push yourself to hard. Another friend of mine in the UK was told to aqua exercises, but never told how much she should do, so she did herself more harm thinking she was supposed to push herself We looked at condos overlooking the ocean, and couldn't even begin to afford them. Waterfront property is extremely pricey in the US, even lakefront property, but ocean front property, especially. So we did my other second favorite, and went back to the woods. If I can't have my ocean, I like my woods and fields Was the medication ready for you, when Paul went to pick it up? I hope so
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Post by jolovespiggies on Aug 19, 2016 8:49:35 GMT
I love them too Piggles love and love to hand feed any birds. The seagulls are cheeky though, I once put some fish and chips by the side of me turned away for a second and a gull was helping himself lol.
I wanted to go out today but as is normally the case, the day is overcast and very wet. I am afraid Paul won't go out in this weather but I am really hoping there are going to be some nice days next week so I can go out. I don't intend to push myself as I get tired anyway and it could do far more harm than good.
Houses overlooking the ocean here are a ridiculous price too love, I think it is the same everywhere but it is what I would go for if I could. Yes woods and fields are just as good, we can see those in the distance but it would be great to be really close.
Some of the medicine was ready but alas not all which is just typical of our chemist.
Chat soon
Lots of love Jo xxx
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Post by 3piggles on Aug 19, 2016 15:07:03 GMT
I think it's chemists in most places, particularly if they don't do a high volume in certain medications. Hubby has had to search around for the ADHD medication he takes, when the pharmacist didn't have it in stock, or didn't have enough to fill the prescription. When I took antidepressants, the pharmacist periodically ran out of those, too. It seems as if, if a drug is going to be prescribed, all pharmacists should be required to keep at least enough doses on hand to hold patients until the pharmacist can get enough to fill the prescription. I think, since pharmacies pay for the drugs up front, they don't buy meds they don't have much demand for. I hope the rest of your meds arrive soon I remember gulls walking right up to us while we were eating our lunch at the beach. We were on a big blanket, and the gulls would come right up beside us on the blanket. My parents were always shooing them away, and telling us not to feed them. Cheeky buggers The summer of 1959, my parents had sold their house, and hadn't bought a new one, as my father was transferring to another part of the state. So they rented a cottage at the beach for the summer. I was 7 and my sister was 9, and we lived at the beach. Once the suns started to set, most of the people were off the beach, and we would go to the beach and run around, hunt for shells, etc. I miss that, and I can't imagine even finding a cottage we could afford to rent. Inflation hadn't become as bad as it is now, as I know my parents didn't have a lot of money for expensive beach vacations. We moved from the beach to the mountains. I think that's where I got my love of rural areas. Like the ocean at night, it was quiet, with lots of places to walk, bike or ride a horse that had beautiful scenery. We had a huge veggie garden, much bigger than anything we'd had in the beach town where house lots were really small. I had a horse for several years, and used to ride a lot. Unlike beach towns, rural areas don't fill up with tourists on the first day of summer, and make it impossible to get around until the end of summer. We had a lot of leaf peepers in the Fall, when the leaves turned colors, but otherwise, we were off the main ski routes, so it was quiet.
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