Poor Nelly
#262449 - 05/09/06 08:35 AM
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cailin
Reged: 08/12/04
Posts: 3563
Loc: Dublin, Ireland
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..my dr thought that I had it but I tested clear. Rest rest rest and rest.
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S.
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Mono suks.
#262460 - 05/09/06 09:22 AM
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Nelly
Reged: 08/06/04
Posts: 4381
Loc: Within stray mortar fire of DC
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Thanks so much guys for the empathy and support. It's really what I needed to hear right now, and I'm not getting the support from my family/bf at the moment.
I have a shrink appointment at 4pm today, and it's the same guy that didn't show up last month (which drove me into tears in the waiting room+prompted a nurse to rush over an ativan Rx). So this will be the first "official" appointment.
I've been sick for 2 weeks now and the fevers have finally gone away. I was going to drive over and pop my head in, disgusting as I am right now, so the doctor can see what I look like when I'm sick. There's no use in him seeing me well. Right back into bed after that for me.
I love you guys and know you understand!! I had a little panic attack this morning when I realized today was a big work meeting where my presence would be missed.
So weird having to drop out of life after I'd joined it again. But I guess in the big picture there's nothing that's really changed. I'm still sick and I still need to get well. Life has to go on without me for a little longer. 
~nelly~
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Good idea about your shrink seeing you sick.
I had to let my doctor see how bad my ibs was once so I didn't hold back my tears.
Mono is no fun but I've known lots of people with it and it does get better at some point. You won't feel this lousy forever. Remember that!
(((((((HUGS from me and Tommy))))))))
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I was in bed for weeks. And had flu symptoms along with it for about 3 weeks. Get as much sleep as you can and don't try anything until you're fully recovered. I had to work through it for about 2 months because I couldn't afford to take the time off and I had no insurance. Finally I just couldn't get up one morning and my bf, now hubby, had to drag me down to the clinic. Drink lots of water. I found that oatmeal and mushed up bananas were the easiest things to stomach. Get better soon.
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If you're not dead, you've still got time.
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As long as your alive, your part of life, right?
sorry you have this to deal with now. Let us know if the doc decides to show up today! Maybe he'll surprise you and be really nice after all.
I totally understand about not having a family support you when they can't see a physical illness. Makes ya feel really alone doesn't it...and sort of angry at them too. 
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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Funny you should say that!! He didn't show up. Lucky I called exactly at my appointment time, because I saved myself a trip.
THEN they told me they're not refilling my AD prescription, the methacarbanol (like soma) plus the donatal until I see the doc!!
Since he's cancelled 2 months in a row I haven't seen him for 3 months! Since it is a free clinic (you're asked to make a $20 donation), they have a rule about seeing the doc every time I get medications.
I ended up crying on the phone, saying I have mono, and the AD and soma are addictive and I'll go through withdrawals in addition to being sick. She's like, "Fine. Come in on Thursday and I'll have them ready" !! (???!?!?!!) SO AGGRAVATING!!
I ended up calling my fibro clinic in Pennsylvania to talk to the friendly receptionist, Stephanie. I gguess that was kinda weird, huh? I guess I could have called one of my friends on the boards, but it's like I don't want to be a bother because everyone's going through their own stuff... 
It was so good hearing a friendly voice. She told me the fibro doc would give me a call and she said she couldn't believe no one had given anything for the mono. I love my fibro clinic. Just hearing that made me feel better.
I have dropped 9 pounds since Friday (4 days). 9 pounds I can't afford to lose!!
~nelly~
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and happy tummy thoughts your way....vent away here as much as you need you know we're always here to listen...and you have my email so contact me anytime. Hope you're feeling better soon....stupid doctor....I dont know...sometimes they really are no help. Rest yourself and dont over do it you need to get yourself well and better!! Sending lots of good thoughts your way!!!
(((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))
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 Natalie
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*gentle hugs*
#262552 - 05/09/06 04:27 PM
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melitami
Reged: 02/23/04
Posts: 1213
Loc: Ewing, NJ, USA (IBS-D, Vegetarian)
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Awww, poor Nelly! I hope you feel better soon!
That sucks about the free clinic, but glad you got to talk to Stephanie! I love her, she's soo sweet, and I'm sure Dr. G will be awesome when you talk to him.
Let me know if there's anything I can do to help!
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Melissa
Friendship is thicker than blood. ~Rent
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Re: I have mono
#262560 - 05/09/06 06:15 PM
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Toady
Reged: 04/06/06
Posts: 1299
Loc: A small city, Northwestern Ontario, Canada
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That SUCKS! I'm sorry you're sick on top of the IBS - It's just not fair! I wish you a speedy recovery in time for your trip. Now, back to bed!!!
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Cassandra
Live like there's no tomorrow. Love like you've never loved before.
IBS A 20+ years, Chronic Migraines, Chiari Malformation (decompressed June 22, 2010), Brachial Neuritis, and ??? the list just keeps growing, but I'm still shiny side up!
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No way
#262569 - 05/09/06 06:38 PM
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Augie
Reged: 10/27/04
Posts: 5807
Loc: Illinois
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I can't believe he didn't show up. What excuse are they giving you, Nelly?
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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