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Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | (show all) OK everyone, Beth (Augie) needs our hugs!!!       #256423 - 04/05/06 07:06 AM Edit Reply Quote Yoda (formerly Hans) Reged: 01/22/03 Posts: 3682 Loc: Canada Beth is having a rough time right now with IBS and other things. We need to fill her heart with love and hope. So if you can spare a hug or a prayer or some good wishes, reply here! Beth - you are such a wonderful person! I don't know what I'd do without you. So let me be the first to post here TONS OF HUGS!!!!!!! Hang in there, sweetie! -------------------- Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     You are in my thoughts, Beth!!!       #256427 - 04/05/06 07:15 AM Edit Reply Quote MCV Reged: 01/04/05 Posts: 740 Loc: Manchester, NH Big <<<<<HUGS>>>> -------------------- >>>>>>>><<<<<<<< Michelle IBS-A, pain predominant Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: OK everyone, Beth (Augie) needs our hugs!!!       #256433 - 04/05/06 07:34 AM Edit Reply Quote Kiwii Reged: 09/27/05 Posts: 546 I know you're going thru a bad time, but it will get better. I wish I could just make it all go away for you. Email me any time you want. I'll do everything I can to help. What are you on medication-wise right now, what does your diet consist of? {{{{HUGS}}}} -------------------- Kiwi IBS-C Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: OK everyone, Beth (Augie) needs our hugs!!!       #256435 - 04/05/06 07:37 AM Edit Reply Quote Angela E. Reged: 10/14/04 Posts: 2518 Loc: Michigan Love you Beth! I am so sorry you are struggling right now. I wish I could give you a big hug. You have been so supportive of me lately if there is anything I can do for you e-mail me!! **hugs*** Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Mine too, Beth!!!       #256442 - 04/05/06 08:34 AM Edit Reply Quote Johnny T. Reb Reged: 07/09/05 Posts: 987 Loc: Lake Linden, Mich in the U.P. IBS-C Beth, As I mentioned in email, try some diet changes,you can always go back if they don't work. {{Hugs}} -Bob -------------------- <img src="http://www.math.mtu.edu/~rwkolkka/BritPicA.jpg"> Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Oh Beth, hugs and prayers are headed your way!!       #256455 - 04/05/06 09:07 AM Edit Reply Quote bamagirl Reged: 04/02/04 Posts: 1407 Loc: Alabama Email me if you need to talk! Hang in there! -------------------- God is Faithful! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Hundreds of hugs and kisses!! n/t       #256456 - 04/05/06 09:07 AM Edit Reply Quote Blondie13 Reged: 02/28/06 Posts: 641 Loc: Sheffield, England -------------------- http://ibsblondie13.blogspot.com/ Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Mwa! Mwa! Hug! Squeeze! Nose-rub! Butterfly kiss! (hmm...what else....)       #256457 - 04/05/06 09:09 AM Edit Reply Quote ecmmbm Reged: 02/23/03 Posts: 1622 Loc: North Carolina The kids and I send every shower of affection we can think of to you, MY FRIEND! Love you! -------------------- Take care, Michelle ...the greatest of these is LOVE. (I Cor 13) Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Us too!~nt~       #256463 - 04/05/06 10:29 AM Edit Reply Quote poochibelly Reged: 04/27/05 Posts: 1614 -------------------- Have a blessed day!...Rachel stable and sooooooo thankful! I have IBS but it doesn't have me! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Hugs, Beth!       #256470 - 04/05/06 10:54 AM Edit Reply Quote Wind Reged: 04/02/05 Posts: 3178 Big hugs, Beth. Take it one day at a time and breathe deeply. I wish we could erase IBS, but hey--we can learn and be supportive and not let it ruin our day. So, a big warm fuzzy and plush hug from me. I know it hurts and I know I can sound abrasive, blunt and that some of my candid comments can rattle people. However, I think a little rattling, both ways is good. I praying that you're being good to you and that you find some Vitamin D. Lack of vitamin D can really depress an individual! Kate. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Hugs, Beth!       #256482 - 04/05/06 11:05 AM Edit Reply Quote michele Reged: 06/02/03 Posts: 6886 Loc: southeastern michigan Lots of love and hugs sweetie, hang in there! -------------------- Taking it one day at a time..... Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: OK everyone, Beth (Augie) needs our hugs!!!       #256546 - 04/05/06 02:02 PM Edit Reply Quote Sara-Sage Reged: 02/04/04 Posts: 5508 Yes she sure is!!! I have tried my best to cheer her up by email but it doesn't seem to work at all. She's so hopeless. Come on Bethie... life's not that bad. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     ***hugs*** for Beth       #256558 - 04/05/06 03:18 PM Edit Reply Quote Stephie Reged: 03/10/04 Posts: 2696 Loc: Vancouver, Canada Hey Beth, I know I haven't been around much, but I always remember you in my thoughts when I am trying to send out good healthy thoughts. I know that you go through really bad times of struggling, I wish I could be of more help but I really don't even know what to suggest 'cause our problems are so opposite when it comes to tumminess. I don't think you are hopeless Beth, I think you are very strong and that you can get through whatever is going on. We all care about you here, and I always read your posts because I enjoy reading them very much.. except the ones where I want to reply to help, and I don't know how. I am sending loads of love and hugs your way, Steph -------------------- ~~I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell-I know right now you can't tell~~Matchbox 20 IBS-D,pain. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Big hugs, Beth!       #256564 - 04/05/06 03:28 PM Edit Reply Quote lalala Reged: 02/14/05 Posts: 2634 I'm thinking of you and wishing you the best. I hope you start feeling some improvement in your health. I'm really sorry you're having so much trouble right now. PLease know we all care about you! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Thinking of you, Beth. HUGS! -nt-       #256573 - 04/05/06 04:00 PM Edit Reply Quote barbie Reged: 04/22/04 Posts: 2435 Loc: Texas -------------------- Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: OK everyone, Beth (Augie) needs our hugs!!!       #256576 - 04/05/06 04:21 PM Edit Reply Quote Shell Marr Reged: 08/04/03 Posts: 14959 Loc: Seattle, WA USA {{big hugs}} sweetie..... now snort some of that catnip and come play with us!! -------------------- www.facebook.com/shell.marr www.myspace.com/shellmarr Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: OK everyone, Beth (Augie) needs our hugs!!!       #256579 - 04/05/06 04:33 PM Edit Reply Quote Double J Reged: 03/09/06 Posts: 900 Loc: High Rocky Mountains ibs-d "A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart, and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." Beth, seems like you have a lot of friends singing to you here. Hang in there ... it always gets better ... -------------------- Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will try again tomorrow”. Mary Anne Radmacher Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: OK everyone, Beth (Augie) needs our hugs!!!       #256581 - 04/05/06 04:49 PM Edit Reply Quote Gracie Reged: 11/25/05 Posts: 1967 Hang in there Beth! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     BIG HUGS BETH!       #256587 - 04/05/06 05:06 PM Edit Reply Quote Nelly Reged: 08/06/04 Posts: 4381 Loc: Within stray mortar fire of DC Sending you tons of strength!!! ~nelly~ Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     ((((HUGS)))) Beth!       #256593 - 04/05/06 05:32 PM Edit Reply Quote Vicam Reged: 02/24/04 Posts: 1955 Loc: Ontario, Canada So sorry to hear that you're having such a rough time Beth You know we are all here for you so hang in there and take it easy. HUGS! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     *HUGE HUGS*       #256608 - 04/05/06 06:50 PM Edit Reply Quote atomic rose Reged: 06/01/04 Posts: 7013 Loc: Maine (IBS-A stable since July '05!) You know you're always in my thoughts, sweetie, and if there's ANYTHING I can do, you'd darned well better email me! *HUGS* Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Thinking about you       #256615 - 04/05/06 07:26 PM Edit Reply Quote Sailing Away Reged: 03/31/05 Posts: 304 *hugs* I will keep you in my thoughts! Michelle Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Bethie!!!       #256622 - 04/05/06 07:52 PM Edit Reply Quote _Willow Reged: 04/06/05 Posts: 2090 Loc: Canada. I'm sorry you're having such a rough go!! I have meant to write you back, sorry I keep forgetting. I'm really DUH this week. Hugs kisses and squeezes(not round the tummy though) and do get better!!! -------------------- Keep on keepin' on... Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Lots of hugs and prayers.--nt       #256641 - 04/06/06 05:45 AM Edit Reply Quote epa_ginger Reged: 02/23/05 Posts: 1158 Loc: Chicago, IL -------------------- Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Does anyone know the name of the university she works at?~nt~       #256719 - 04/06/06 10:21 AM Edit Reply Quote poochibelly Reged: 04/27/05 Posts: 1614 -------------------- Have a blessed day!...Rachel stable and sooooooo thankful! I have IBS but it doesn't have me! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Please disregard. I found it, I am trying to contact her.~nt~       #256726 - 04/06/06 10:46 AM Edit Reply Quote poochibelly Reged: 04/27/05 Posts: 1614 -------------------- Have a blessed day!...Rachel stable and sooooooo thankful! I have IBS but it doesn't have me! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     You did! That's impressive, just in case it wasn't correct it's...       #256749 - 04/06/06 12:18 PM Edit Reply Quote Johnny T. Reb Reged: 07/09/05 Posts: 987 Loc: Lake Linden, Mich in the U.P. IBS-C Trinity Univ. She has another email address in addition to the deerbeth@yahoo.com, and it has Trinity U. in it. You can get her home phone no. from the google phone book. If she's sicker than usual, she's probably out sick from work. If she's really sick from IBS and is at the hospital, I know her GI doc's and nurse's phone nos. and email addresses. You can call 906-296- 0965 or email me, rwkolkka@mtu.edu. -Bob -------------------- <img src="http://www.math.mtu.edu/~rwkolkka/BritPicA.jpg"> Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     It was God...I am not that internet savvy!       #256773 - 04/06/06 01:30 PM Edit Reply Quote poochibelly Reged: 04/27/05 Posts: 1614 I got Beth's voice mail and then had to leave for a bit and came back to an e-mail from her. She is just frustrated and sad and who can blame her? Y'all just keep praying for her and add to this post so that she knows that people care. Thanks y'all. -------------------- Have a blessed day!...Rachel stable and sooooooo thankful! I have IBS but it doesn't have me! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: It was God...I am not that internet savvy!       #256892 - 04/07/06 07:31 AM Edit Reply Quote Johnny T. Reb Reged: 07/09/05 Posts: 987 Loc: Lake Linden, Mich in the U.P. IBS-C Hi Rachel, Oh, you mean you called her home phone and got her answering machine. When she's feeling sick and or depressed, she doesn't like to talk on the phone. So she is at home then ? Not hospitalized with a nervous breakdown or severe IBS symptoms,etc. She didn't fall and break bones either did she? I hope she goes to see her Health Psychologist. She said she really liked her, and she would probably be very helpful at this time. Don't worry, I will keep praying. -Bob -------------------- <img src="http://www.math.mtu.edu/~rwkolkka/BritPicA.jpg"> Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Hugs Beth       #256900 - 04/07/06 08:01 AM Edit Reply Quote cailin Reged: 08/12/04 Posts: 3563 Loc: Dublin, Ireland Hang in there and try to only deal with one thing at a time. hugs hugs hugs -------------------- S. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Hugs Beth       #256905 - 04/07/06 08:19 AM Edit Reply Quote DOTT Reged: 03/12/06 Posts: 65 hello i wish some one talk to me i am in so much pain dot Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Bob       #256906 - 04/07/06 08:34 AM Edit Reply Quote poochibelly Reged: 04/27/05 Posts: 1614 I called her at work, left a message and then got an e-mail reply. She is taking the day off today. We will be e-mailing back and forth soon...I am going out of town for the weekend and promised to be in touch with Beth on Monday. -------------------- Have a blessed day!...Rachel stable and sooooooo thankful! I have IBS but it doesn't have me! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Rachel       #256944 - 04/07/06 12:19 PM Edit Reply Quote Johnny T. Reb Reged: 07/09/05 Posts: 987 Loc: Lake Linden, Mich in the U.P. IBS-C Thanks for letting me know! At least it's good to know that something drastic or life threatening has happened to her. Although, she must be feeling a lot sicker than usual if she's taking the day off. However, with a long weekend it should help her recover. Thanks for calling her at work, I know she really appreciates things like that. I'm still baffled how you guessed Trinity unless God appeared to you in a dream and told you. Have a good weekend! -Bob -------------------- <img src="http://www.math.mtu.edu/~rwkolkka/BritPicA.jpg"> Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re:DOTT       #256945 - 04/07/06 12:21 PM Edit Reply Quote Kiwii Reged: 09/27/05 Posts: 546 Hi Dott, You seem very lonely, Are you a C or D or A? -------------------- Kiwi IBS-C Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Thanks, Rachel. I feel much better now       #256956 - 04/07/06 01:34 PM Edit Reply Quote Yoda (formerly Hans) Reged: 01/22/03 Posts: 3682 Loc: Canada knowing that someone at least heard from her. I hope she knows how all of us are pulling for her! -------------------- Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Just a quick post...       #257024 - 04/07/06 06:46 PM Edit Reply Quote Augie Reged: 10/27/04 Posts: 5807 Loc: Illinois ...to thank you all for your support, hugs, prayers, kindness... Y'all are the most special people! The incredible amount of support never ceases to amaze me. Obviously, I'm not doing so well. In fact, I don't think I've ever felt physically or emotionally this bad before. I am just overwhelmed with so many things right now...with my IBS being the #1 problem. I am just so tired of the horrible chronic pain every single day...and not getting any better. I don't understand why I'm not feeling better. I've been doing this diet for over a year...I've been posting for a long time. I'm worse than ever. I worry so much that I am wearing y'all out with my continual questions and for always sharing my pain with everyone on the boards. Y'all just don't deserve it...but I just don't know what I'd do without the support of all of you. Thank you so much...each of you. Big group bear hug for everyone. I pray I find some relief soon. I just don't know how much longer I can deal with this pain and contradicting doctor advice. And all the other health, financial, job, relationship (or lack of) problems that are going on with me. Again, thank you for being so nice to me. I just love y'all...I can't even tell you how your words have touched me. My cup runneth over... Please, if you have time, can I ask a big favor? Please, just continue to say a prayer for me, if that isn't too much to ask. And let me know if my posts are getting on your nerves. I'm so sorry to be such a downer all the time. I'm so tired of myself...I'm sure all of you must be tired of it too. If the pain would just decrease, maybe the other things would be more manageable. Chronic pain takes a lot of me, physically and emotionally. -------------------- ~ Beth Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     BTW...       #257028 - 04/07/06 07:06 PM Edit Reply Quote Augie Reged: 10/27/04 Posts: 5807 Loc: Illinois what does one do when one doctor tells you one thing and another doctor tells you to do the complete opposite thing? And how do you treat your IBS when another health problem requires meds that make your IBS worse? How do you choose which doctor to trust? And how do you choose which health problem to treat??? -------------------- ~ Beth Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     A Prayer for Beth       #257046 - 04/07/06 08:23 PM Edit Reply Quote Bevvy Reged: 11/04/03 Posts: 5918 Loc: Northwest Washington State I wish there was something I could say to make you feel better. More than that, I wish you could find a doctor who would/could HELP you! I will definitely keep you in my prayers Beth. -------------------- <img src="http://home.comcast.net/~letsrow/smily3481.gif">Bevvy Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Just a quick post...       #257070 - 04/07/06 11:34 PM Edit Reply Quote hohoyumyum Reged: 05/28/03 Posts: 2263 Loc: SacTown, CA I'm sorry you don't feel well. Post all you need to. We're all here for you. Hugs and prayers and I hope things get better. -------------------- *********************** If you're not dead, you've still got time. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Just a quick post...       #257098 - 04/08/06 08:14 AM Edit Reply Quote Double J Reged: 03/09/06 Posts: 900 Loc: High Rocky Mountains ibs-d Your posts give me hope because I realized that we are not alone with our problems. That there are many who understand our symptoms, and our trials because of them. I do pray for you. -------------------- Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will try again tomorrow”. Mary Anne Radmacher Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Hugs Beth       #257099 - 04/08/06 08:22 AM Edit Reply Quote Double J Reged: 03/09/06 Posts: 900 Loc: High Rocky Mountains ibs-d Hi Dott. How are you feeling today? I hope that you are better. I am lucky, I guess, I never have had much pain. Just a lot of diarrhea over the years. I have always tried to stay busy, even with my symptoms. Like I said, I must be lucky to be without the pain all the time. I pray that you are comforted in your life and that you find some relief. -------------------- Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will try again tomorrow”. Mary Anne Radmacher Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: BTW...       #257114 - 04/08/06 09:28 AM Edit Reply Quote Johnny T. Reb Reged: 07/09/05 Posts: 987 Loc: Lake Linden, Mich in the U.P. IBS-C Hi Beth, I can answer questions 1 and 3 a). In regard to 1, point out the contradiction to both doc's and ask for an explanation. If you're talking about Dr.'s J and K, there shouldn't be any contradiction because they should be, and I would think hopefully are consulting with each other on your case. If the contradiciton is with your primary doc and them, that wouldn't be surprising at all. Dr.J has never contact- ed my primary doc here, but as you know, he has talked sub- stancially with my GI doc's at home,and also has kept me informed of what he's said. Well, except for the last call you mentioned, but that was relatively recent. -Bob -------------------- <img src="http://www.math.mtu.edu/~rwkolkka/BritPicA.jpg"> Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Beth, I'm thinking of you...       #257119 - 04/08/06 10:17 AM Edit Reply Quote renee21 Reged: 06/02/05 Posts: 486 Loc: Toronto, Ontario, Canada hi Beth, I am sorry so to hear you are feeling so badly. I know it's been very hard for you - so dedicated to this diet and to your health, and yet finding no relief. I know that I am not alone in saying that I LOVE your presence on the boards - you always ask the very question that I am thinking in regards to someone's post. And I so appreciate you taking the time to write me that 3-part email last week! I am so sorry that I have not responded, things have gone a little haywire for me here, but I will do so very soon. I am also curious to hear how things went with your health psychologist. LOTS OF HUGS!! -------------------- IBS-C, lots of spasm and trapped gas. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Thinking about you, Beth.....       #257162 - 04/08/06 05:08 PM Edit Reply Quote barbie Reged: 04/22/04 Posts: 2435 Loc: Texas I am so sorry to hear of all your pain. I wish there was something I could say or do to take it away. Just want you to know I'm thinking of you and sending you prayers and bunches of hugs. Barbie -------------------- Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Beth       #257346 - 04/10/06 08:15 AM Edit Reply Quote michele Reged: 06/02/03 Posts: 6886 Loc: southeastern michigan I'm so sorry you are going through all of this. I'm not sure what advice I can offer as I'm sorry but I can't remember what you said the other big problems besides IBS is. I know I'm seeing 4 different dr's right now and it really is difficult to keep everything straight and figure out what treatments go with other treatments. I understand how chronic pain can wear one down. I spent the whole hour last week talking with my shrink about this. She really didn't have any magical words of wisdom for this but she told me that I need to BELIEVE that I will improve and that it will get better. Thats very hard to do some days when you wake up each day in pain. I'm not sure that I can help but I do understand. You can vent to us anytime you need. Love and hugs! -------------------- Taking it one day at a time..... Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Do you believe, Michele?       #257388 - 04/10/06 12:31 PM Edit Reply Quote Augie Reged: 10/27/04 Posts: 5807 Loc: Illinois It is so hard to do when everyday, before you even open your eyes, you feel the pain. And the last thing before you fall asleep is your pain. And it didn't help that the PCP told me I will most likely always have pain. -------------------- ~ Beth Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Do you believe, Michele?       #257401 - 04/10/06 01:23 PM Edit Reply Quote michele Reged: 06/02/03 Posts: 6886 Loc: southeastern michigan Well, yes, I have to keep telling myself that the pain will get better. When? I don't know! I just keep telling myself that everyone has something to deal with, some people seem to have to deal with much more than others. Why? I don't know that either! Is it fair? Absolutely NOT! I know its hard and it just plain sucks. Some days my pain is so bad, I have to ask Will to brush my hair because I can't even hold a hairbrush. Does it get me down and make me cry, yes. Does it get harder each day the pain continues, yes. However, we only have three real choices as I see them. 1. Suicide, not a good option, especially for you religious people. It would be an easy way to stop the pain but think of what it does to the people we leave behind. Also, what if they come up with a new drug or treatment to help us in the future? We have to keep hoping! 2. Be miserable and make everyone else around us miserable. To give in to the pain and let it ruin our lives. 3. Try and deal with it the best we can. My friends and family can see the swelling from the RA, can see the bruising from the medications, can see my tears every time I hold a baby. Sure I get angry and upset when, at 35, I can't even rake leaves for 15 minutes or weed my flower beds but if I let it consume me, than there is nothing left but the pain. So, my house is dusty and my garden is weedy and I can't go out with my friends very often but I try and look at what I DO have, my husband and Harley and friends, even if they are cyber friends!I try to enjoy the sunshine even if it is just sitting on my deck starring at the weeds! LOL!! Sure, after an especially bad day or days, I'll look at all the pill bottles next to the bed and think it would be so much easier to just go to sleep and not wake up but to do that is to let the pain win. To do that is to let down my friends and family. I know you don't have a husband but you DO have a lot of friends and people who care about you! If your PCP is telling you he can't do anything for your pain, then you need to find someone who is willing to help. Remember, I had THREE doctors tell me I was JUST depressed when, in fact, I have RA and Fibro. Unfortunately, not all doctors are good doctors and not all doctors really listen to us. I know you don't like to take medications but I'd be lost without my antidepressant and RA meds and pain meds and everything else I take. I just can't believe there is nothing to help you. Even if it is an anti anxiety medication or an anti depressant medication. If you can't afford it most pharmaceutical companies have drug assistance programs. Talk to your local social services. You should at least qualify for some counseling or pain management. You have people who care about you, look at everyone who replied when Alicia said you needed support! Love and hugs!! -------------------- Taking it one day at a time..... Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Great post, Michele!       #257422 - 04/10/06 02:54 PM Edit Reply Quote lalala Reged: 02/14/05 Posts: 2634 I just started Plaquenil yesterday and on Wednesday my PCP gave me a prescription painkiller for those really bad days when the pain is so bad I can't think beyond it. Well, I'm feeling more hopeful and your post just put a lot of things into perspective for me. I've been REALLY emotional the past couple of weeks. I started crying when I was choosing new glasses on Thursday. (The visual field test was fun, but I didn't enjoy the part where my eyeballs got poked. I have to do this every six months now? ) Anyway, my old glasses are missing the nose pieces and the technician asked me how long I was wearing them like that. I told him it had been a year and then I blurted out, "I've just been feeling so bad and let a lot of things go." I really surprised myself: I never cry in public, but when attention was drawn to the state of my glasses I realized how that reflected how I was feeling and how my life has been the past year. I was feeling better than usual today so I made myself go out and buy some beauty products. I decided that just because I feel horrible doesn't mean I have to look like crap. Now, I just have to figure out how to use eyeliner... Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Beth       #257424 - 04/10/06 02:57 PM Edit Reply Quote lalala Reged: 02/14/05 Posts: 2634 Have you been giving anything at all for your pain? Or has your PCP even talked to you about learning how to cope or manage chronic pain? It isn't fair that you have to suffer when there are pain medications and programs that could help. When I'm feeling really bad and the pain is so intense, I almost feel like I'm losing the ability to rationalize and remember that the pain will eventually subside. I feel fortunate that I do have days without pain. I can't imagine what you're going through! Beth, my thoughts are with you and I'm sending you big hugs! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Hugs Beth       #257434 - 04/10/06 03:26 PM Edit Reply Quote Janey Reged: 10/25/03 Posts: 1716 Loc: Maryland I will keep you in my prayers Beth that you will be feeling better soon. -------------------- Janey Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Hi again, Beth...       #257445 - 04/10/06 04:18 PM Edit Reply Quote renee21 Reged: 06/02/05 Posts: 486 Loc: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Hi Beth. I hope you know we are all thinking of you. I know that your head is probably close to bursting with a zillion different pieces of advice from these Boards on what to eat/not eat, etc etc. It can really drive a person insane after a while. However, for what it's worth, I still would encourage you to see if you can get your hands on some domperidone (brand name Motilium). Since you had an ED, like me, and now have delayed gastric emptying, like me, and find that everything is giving you gas and bloating, like me, it may not be the foods themselves that are the culprits but maybe the fact that they are just hanging around in your system for too long, causing increased fermentation. Now I don't know for sure, I'm no doctor, but this is my latest thinking about my intractable gas problems. I am planning to go back on this drug myself. I took it last fall and it wasn't a perfect solution but in retrospect I felt a hell of a lot better than than I do now. The fact that I took 2 plane trips to 2 weddings last fall, actually had a flatish tummy for both, and no insane crampy pain, suggests to me that the drug was doing something. Beth, take care and you are in my prayers... -------------------- IBS-C, lots of spasm and trapped gas. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     thanks again, everyone       #257483 - 04/10/06 07:09 PM Edit Reply Quote Augie Reged: 10/27/04 Posts: 5807 Loc: Illinois I think I'm feeling better, mentally, thanks to all the prayers and people just listening to me vent. Physically, I still hurt like crazy. And I'm still super confused and torn about my diet and why I can't get better...but at least the worst is over...for now, anyway. You guys really, really, really helped me through this. Thanks again. -------------------- ~ Beth Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Hi Maria...       #257484 - 04/10/06 07:12 PM Edit Reply Quote Augie Reged: 10/27/04 Posts: 5807 Loc: Illinois ...no, I'm not on anything for the pain. I don't think anything would help anyhow. None of my doctors have discussed anything to help live with the pain...except to go into therapy and to take antidepressants. I honestly don't think they get how horrible it is to live in chronic pain. -------------------- ~ Beth Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Great post, Michele!       #257486 - 04/10/06 07:14 PM Edit Reply Quote Augie Reged: 10/27/04 Posts: 5807 Loc: Illinois What pain medication did your doctor prescribe? I get the same way as you. I cry easily and everything is 100 times harder to deal with. -------------------- ~ Beth Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     You totally understand!       #257487 - 04/10/06 07:20 PM Edit Reply Quote Augie Reged: 10/27/04 Posts: 5807 Loc: Illinois I wish I could be more like you. Incidently, I think God is compassionate and would understand why a hurting person could want to be out of pain. I don't think He would punish me anymore. But, I do worry about what it would do to my mom. You seem to be able to go place, celebrate holidays, take trips in spite of the pain. How do you do that? How do you "enjoy" yourself despite the pain and watching as others live and eat without even thinking twice about their health? The world is not a very IBS friendly environment! I feel unsafe unless I'm not too far from home. -------------------- ~ Beth Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Beth - medications       #257494 - 04/10/06 07:52 PM Edit Reply Quote lalala Reged: 02/14/05 Posts: 2634 I've been on amitriptyline for about a month and last week she prescribed hydrocodone/acetaminophen (which I haven't used yet and I'm not sure I will, but I have some peace of mind just knowing I have it and I won't have to make any trips to the ER). Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Thinking about you, Beth.....       #257500 - 04/10/06 09:36 PM Edit Reply Quote boo75 Reged: 10/29/05 Posts: 75 Loc: Butte Montana Beth, e-mail me anytime. I don't know what to do to help, but I pray every day for you. I have a blood clot in my leg, now, am taking heparin shots and coumodin, but I can stay home. Ache all over. Can you take tylenol? That's the only thing they let me take, but I still take donnatol. Why isn't your doc helping you more? e-mail me if you get time. xxxoooB -------------------- (cool) Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Hugs Beth       #257505 - 04/10/06 10:12 PM Edit Reply Quote boo75 Reged: 10/29/05 Posts: 75 Loc: Butte Montana Dott We are all here for you. Have you read the messages from Heather and the recipes, etc. Are you following the diet? Try to find a good doc and follow what he or she says. I pray for everyone all the time. xo B -------------------- (cool) Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re:Maria       #257536 - 04/11/06 07:29 AM Edit Reply Quote michele Reged: 06/02/03 Posts: 6886 Loc: southeastern michigan I do understand. There are days when I let myself go and then wonder what am I doing out in public like this? I've had those emotional days, weeks even months where I just do give a crap. I feel like I'm so miserable what does any of it matter anyways? Well, I then realize that if I at least try to feel better about myself, like by buying new makeup or a new outfit than I actually DO feel a little better. There isn't much I can do about my weight right now or the fact that my fingers look like sausages, I can't remember the last time I was able to even wear my wedding ring but I put on a new pair of spring pants today and a fringy poncho and a beaded band in my hair and it helps. Sure, it doesn't really take the pain away but it makes me feel more, I don't know, human?? Its ok to break down in public, I've done it at work several times and while I'm always embarrassed about it, luckily most people understand. Some days you just can't help it. I think it helps to let it out when it needs to come out! I have myself a good cry usually once a week, if I bottle it up and try to hold it in, then it comes out at the most inopportune times! I was actually told that I only have to have the BIG eye exam once a year as long as I stay on the 200mg twice a day dose, if I go to a higher dose than the chances of eye problems go up and they want me to have it done more often. I also work for an optometrist so he can do simple checks to make sure nothing is going haywire and I know what the signs are so I'm all good with the once a year thing! A tip on the eye liner, smudge it a little with your finger tip or q-tip for a more natural look, instead of having just a solid "line" around your eyes! -------------------- Taking it one day at a time..... Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: You totally understand!       #257547 - 04/11/06 08:08 AM Edit Reply Quote michele Reged: 06/02/03 Posts: 6886 Loc: southeastern michigan Honestly, I can't do all that much either! The trip to Tahoe this Christmas wasn't fun for me at all. I was so doped up on Xanax and Vicodin that I was a zombie. There was no way of getting out of it though, so I self medicated and did the best I could. I spent a considerable time alone in my bedroom because I just couldn't deal with people but you do what you have to do to get through the day. Same thing was Wills brothers confirmation thingy at his Church a couple of weeks ago. I was in the ER the day before and was hurting SO bad and felt like I was suffocating. Again, I went because if I didn't then I was going to cause family problems. So, I took a couple of pills, put on a tank top under my sweater because I couldn't even wear a bra and did the best I could. Once we got back to Wills brothers house, I sat on the couch with Harley while everyone else talked and was social. When I got home, I slept the rest of the day. I rarely go out other than to work which seems to take ALL my energy even though I have a relatively non stressful job. I feel guilty when Wills asks to take me out to dinner and I don't even feel well enough to do that alot of times. Its very frustrating and depressing. I take a LOT of comfort in Harley and I cuddle with him as much as possible and his love REALLY helps. On the days when I feel a little better, I try to make myself do something. Even if its just take Harley for a walk around the block or go out to dinner with Will or go make-up shopping with my girlfriend. Its very difficult but on those rare days when the pain is less, you HAVE to take advantage of it. I know you are on a tight budget but do something you like, even if its just walk in the park or get a beginners yoga video and just do the best you can. Take a bubble bath and read a trashy novel. Paint your toes. Do something for yourself. Its these little things that will make you feel like you have a life. Its these little things that will keep you going. Its ok to cry and be upset, beat your pillow, scream in the shower, let it out but you have to move on. I don't know if the pain will ever go away completely for either of us but we have to have hope and we have to keep on trying. We only get one life, no matter how crappy it seems to get sometimes, we've got to do the best to make the best of it. Love and hugs -------------------- Taking it one day at a time..... Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Great post, Michele!       #257550 - 04/11/06 08:31 AM Edit Reply Quote michele Reged: 06/02/03 Posts: 6886 Loc: southeastern michigan Zoloft helps with the depression, its actually an anti-depressant. I take 100mg every day. I think you would benefit from an anti depressant. I actually liked the Lexapro the best but Zoloft seems to be safer if I decide to get pregnant again. Then, I have Xanax, its an anti anxiety medication. This I take only when needed. I needed a LOT when I lost the twins but now I only take it a few times a week. It calms everything down and sort of turns off my brain, it can make you very sleepy so until you've taken it a few times, I wouldn't suggest taking it at work. Then, I have Vicodin on hand for the pain. Its a very powerful opiate pain medication. Some people become addicted to it if you abuse it. I've taken it on and off for several years and I only take it when I NEED it. Tramadol is a good pain medication, its not as addictive, its not an opiate based, its actually a tylenol based drug and helps with the pain without the high risk of addiction. Its not strong enough for me some days but I have used it in the past. Sometimes I will go a week or two without any Vicodin then sometimes I have to take several in a day. I'm now also on two different RA medications, Placquenil and Sulfazine (sp?) and they have me taking Indomethacin for the swelling, its like super charged Motrin but hasn't seemed to upset my tummy like the OTC nsaid medications and it helps a bit with the swelling. I also take Miralax, Zelnorm once in a while, Donnatol as needed, prenatals, vit b-6, b-12, vit E and a malic formula for the fibro. I also take Ambien to sleep and Zanaflex at night which is a muscle relaxer for the fibro. Ugh, I think I got them all. WAY too many drugs but right now, its what I need. I hope to taper off a lot of them over the summer if I decide to try and get pregnant again. But, I have to wait for the RA to get under control. I actually have to have weekly blood test done right now because of the RA meds to be sure my CBC count doesn't drop! -------------------- Taking it one day at a time..... Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: OK everyone, Beth (Augie) needs our hugs!!!       #257570 - 04/11/06 10:37 AM Edit Reply Quote Snow for Sarala Reged: 03/12/03 Posts: 5430 Loc: West Coast, USA Beth! *hugs* I'm sorry you're having such a rough time. Feel free to e-mail me...I miss hearing from you lately. I love you and I'm sending you lots of prayers!!! Sarala -------------------- Formerly known as Ruchie Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | (show all)

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