I need to cry
#142329 - 01/25/05 07:37 AM
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BL
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I'm sorry. I apologize in advance for whining, but I am so down and need to get this off my chest.
I know I would feel better if I could just sit down and cry, but I can't. When I take my medicine for bipolar, I cannot cry. I feel sad, but I guess the medicine numbs me, for I find it impossible for the tears to come! So I am going off the med for several days so I can have a good cry. I know that sounds weird, but I NEED a good cleansing cry.
The reason for the sadness----I am in such pain. I have been taking Celebrex for my back problems and ran out of it several days ago. Since stopping it, I have woken up every morning in severe pain. The orthopeodist I saw recently said I have the BEGINNINGS of arthritis. If this is the beginning, I am depressed! I can't live like this!
I'm sure the joint pain has been worsened by the extreme cold weather we've had lately (10 degrees here yesterday).
Part of me is just depressed that I am 45 years old and having this extreme pain. I feel like an invalid. Housework, working out in the yard, painting, walking around the mall---all have become painful for me.
I'm sick of going to doctors that dismiss my pain and treat me like a hypochondriac. The last one I saw looked at the X-ray and said, "I don't see anything. There's nothing I can do for you."
What to do next? Beg the doctor for a refill on the Celebrex---and worry about it causing a heart problems? Take Advil and let it ruin my stomach?
Sorry, but if I could just cry .... I'd feel much better. Maybe what I need is a surrogate crier. Any takers?
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AWWE Honey!! I am so sorry your having such pain!! I wish I could just give ya a big hug!!! I am always saying I am to young to feel this flippin old! I wish I had some advice. I just wanted to let you know I am thinking of ya!!
BIG HUGE HUGS!!!
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Heather7476
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Wish I knew what to say to help, but I guess all I can do is say I hope that you find a doctor that will start treating your symptoms seriously and find something to take away the pain! And never be afraid to vent - that's what we're here for.
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Oh Bl, I'm so sorry!! This is awful! I'd be crying too! Have you seen an orthopdic specialist? Thats the kind of dr I'm seeing for my foot. He is the one who gave me the cortisone shots in my hips that have taken away most of the pain! I know the thought of getting a shot in your back sounds awful, and yes, the shot will hurt but it might really help!
Also, have you checked out the local community center or YMCA? Most places with a swimming pool with have whats called theraputic swim. Many places even have special swim classes just for arthritis patients! I just joined the Y and I'm taking an after work aerobic water class and I'm the youngest and most fit (remember I'm 34 and anything but skinny!  ) one in the class so there is no need to be self conscious! I really think that the pool would be so good for you!! Please say you will at least look into it! If you are not sure where to go, call your local chamber of commerece, thats how I found that YMCA!!
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I really think you should see a chiropractor. They can work with you on the "arthritis" thing and maybe not make it go away, but relieve the pain for you and possibly make it so that during those inflammation times, it's not so bad... Seriously! If money or insurance is an issue, they're usually willing to work with you on that. Most insurance will cover at least a small percentage, and what they don't cover, usually you can work up a payment plan of some sort. I've seen chirporactors and I've seen physical therapists, and I can tell you I didn't get nearly the same amount of relief from the therapist. Chiropractors work to get to the bottom of what's causing the problem (even if it's arthritis) and concentrate on getting your spine and blood/nerve supply to work together to be healthy. Once they've achieved that they can keep your organs functioning properly long term!
Ok... enough preaching! I hope you're able to start feeling better soon BL. Get that cry out!!! HUGS!!!
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~ Rachel (IBS-C)
If life hands you lemons, make lemonade!!
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I second the chiropractor!! I see one every 2 weeks and love it!! 
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#142373 - 01/25/05 08:46 AM
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I am 41 and have been told that I have osteoarthritis. I take glucosamine (you can find it at Sam's), it makes an unreal difference in the level of pain.
Would renting a movie like "Steel Magnolia's" help you with the crying? "Passion of the Christ" would for sure! I don't know if this will help but PLEASE know that I am praying for you.
Hugs,
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Poor you...I feel terrible for you...it must be awful...I wish I could give you a great big hug...you are so brave. I HATE those catch-22 situations where you don't know whether to put your belly or another health problem first...I really hope you feel better soon and that nasty pain goes away...
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Hi, sorry to hear you're in pain.
I'm new here, but I'm not new to arthritis (migratory rheumatoid-diagnosed in early 1980's) and back pain (in the '80's also & in Sept. 2001-physical therapy).
For the arthritis, I could not take Celebrex (or any anti-imflammatory)b/c of bad intestinal reaction. I find I can tolerate Tylenol Arthritis (even the drugstore's generic form of it-cheaper!) and it helps. It also works for both arthritis and back pain.
When I had physical therapy for my back, the most effective relief I got was from "moist heat" (laying on a heating pad I got from the drugstore that could be used for moist heat or dry heat-it came with its own sponge-like pad that you moisten (not dripping) and lay it on the heating pad and then you lay on top of it with the dampened sponge against your back--I lay a light blanket over me so I don't get chilled) for 10 minutes at a time. The therapist said that "moist" heat penetrates deeper and can do a better job. I love it!
My mother-in-law had been a long-term patient of a chiropractor and swears by them. I have not been helped by them at all. I did get some help from massage therapy a couple of times, but as much as it helped and felt good, I just can't get into it. The heating pad at home is cheaper and easier.
Good luck and keep us posted on how you're doing!!
Debby
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"Live to Ride. Ride to Live."
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According to my therapist Tylenol is better than Advil b/c Advil is just another anti-inflammatory (tears up the insides).
Check out the website www.collagevideo.com (sorry, I don't know how to link you there from this reply) for a great video that I do all the time when my back bothers me "Say Goodbye to Back Pain" $39.95?.
Debby
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