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Please, send hugs
      #305299 - 04/18/07 10:13 AM
michele

Reged: 06/02/03
Posts: 6886
Loc: southeastern michigan

Will told me last night that he doesn't think he can live me being sick any more. He actually said that I made myself sick, on PURPOSE , with the fertility treatments I did a few years ago. I had NO IDEA that the fertility treatments could cause the illnesses that I am suffering now and there is no evidence to support that other than I got sick around the same time.

In one breath he told me that I can't just stop taking my drugs willy nilly-I stopped taking the neurotin (an anti-seizure drug that was making me ill) and it wasn't helping me anyways and I am no sicker for stopping it. The next breath, he tells me that I need to stop all my drugs because they are making me sick-remember when all this first starting I was on NOTHING except for pre-natals and a low dose of zoloft (anti-depressant) because we were trying to get pregnant.

All my recent blood work shows I am deficient in pretty much everything, hormones, vitamins and minerals and he wants me to go on a fast for days than eat nothing but rice and juice as his cousin is a health nut freak and says all my problems are food allergies. We know I do not have celiac as we did the upper endoscopy and no spores were found and my blood work is negative.

He says he is depressed because of me, I am mean to him and that I am ruining his life. He says he is $20,000 in debt because of me-he owns his own business, I have no involvement in his finances and my medical bills have run no where near that!

I asked him if he wants me to move out and he didn't answer me and yes he heard me. He says that I have to learn to be happy or he can't be with me. I tried to explain to him that the current adrenal exhaustion has left my body incapable of dealing with stress and that I do have lots of suicidal thoughts because I feel so alone in this. He did not seem concerned. he says I am stubborn and do not listen to him and he needs answers as to what exactly is wrong with me and when I will be better. WTF? What does he think I have been doing at all these doctors appointments, of which he has never ever even been to ONE single appointment with me.

I have no family in the area and no friends to stay with. My boss is really ticked at me for having to miss so much work for all the doctors appointments-I never call in sick no matter how bad off I am ( I have gone in and had to take my shoes off because my feet were too swollen to keep them on, I have gone in on so many pain pills that I would have gone to jail had I been pulled over, I go to work with my hands so swollen you can not recognize my fingers, etc, etc, etc) and I am on the verge of being fired for it. That's going to leave me without an income, without a house, without a husband and without health insurance. And, still sick. I am at the breaking, complete meltdown limit.

I have to leave in 20 minutes to see if they can get the iv infusion in my veins, they told me yesterday they will try my NECK if they can't get it in. But, my husband doesn't think I am doing enough to get well. Please, someone tell me what the hell am I supposed to do. I have seen every kind of imaginable doctor out there, submitted to every test they say, am black and blue for needle sticks again. How much more am I supposed deal with?



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Re: Please, send hugs new
      #305303 - 04/18/07 10:20 AM
atomic rose

Reged: 06/01/04
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What an ass.

I know, that's not what you need to hear, but I can't help myself. F***in' A.

*big, big hugs*

My inbox is always open, and if you need it, I know it's a long way from home, but my doors are, too. *more hugs*

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      #305304 - 04/18/07 10:23 AM
Mary_V

Reged: 05/09/06
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Loc: Grandville, MI

Oh, Michele. I am SOOO SORRY you have to go through this. I can't believe your DH. How horrible. I can't believe he is actually blaming you for this. Regardless of what he says, remember this IS NOT YOUR FAULT! You are such a strong, brave woman. Most people would have crumbled long ago. I can't imagine going to work in your condition. I will be praying for you. And I hope the new doctors/treatments work. I don't know that I can give you much advice about DH. It's hard to get people to step outside themselves and see things from someone else's view. How would he feel if he was the one that was always sick? If he is willing to talk, then tell him exactly how you feel. If not, maybe someone else can talk to him? Is he willing to see a counselor? Has he ever thought about taking anything for depression?

Sorry I don't have much advice. I just wanted to say I hope he comes to his senses...he has a great wife! And I'll be thinking of you and praying for you. Hang in there.

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Had surgery for rectal prolapse in Sept. '06 and feeling good now! Loving life with our IVF miracle #1.



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      #305306 - 04/18/07 10:31 AM
Lisa Marie

Reged: 07/17/06
Posts: 1566
Loc: Lakewood, CO

Oh, WOW Michele. I have to agree with Casey - MAJOR ass.

What happened to "in sickness and in health"? I totally understand; I had a year or so where I had some really horrible health problems. A herniated disc prevented me from doing ANYTHING. For many months my DH did laundry, washed dishes, cooked, drove me to and from appointments, even moved us from one house to another!! And he never complained. I will spend the rest of my life paying him back for all he's done.

I'm just shocked that he thinks you are doing nothing for yourself. I would have doubled over in tears and pain long ago if I were you; I can't even imagine what you are going through. Why not insist that he go to an appointment with you to see what exactly you ARE doing for yourself? Somehow, he needs to truly understand what it's like to be in your shoes.

Or he's just being a selfish ass.

I wish so much I could do something to help you! I'm sending lots and LOTS of {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} your way. I know it's easier said than done, but concentrate on YOU. Make YOURSELF feel better!!!

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Stable since July 2007!
Mommy to Rhiannon Marie (Dec. 13, 2008)

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Re: Please, send hugs new
      #305307 - 04/18/07 10:37 AM
Nelly

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Posts: 4381
Loc: Within stray mortar fire of DC

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

What an awful way to vent at you. You don't deserve that. I hate it when men do that, when they don't have anyone else to turn to for emotional support and they vent at US. {{{{{BIG HUGS}}}}

My DBH had this talk with me before. He has nothing to do with my medical care (never been to an appt either) yet he has an opinion to everything I take/every doc I see. Every now and again (maybe once every 1.5 yrs) he'll tell me he can't do it anymore. Well sorry to have to deal with a stressed out sick girl, but we're the ones who are physically suffering here! Like I'm going to hide EVERYthing... I just don't have the energy for that!

OK, sorry for the rant. I'm totally with you on this one, he's just being a jerk. This is a cry for attention on his part. He needs to be the center of your world, not your disease. He's feeling unloved and stressed right now. I say pop some vics, sit him down, swallow the hurt and tell him that he's your shining star. Then if that doesn't work, ground some of them up and stick 'em in his mashed potatoes, and I'm sure his mood'll change.

{{{{LOVE}}}} to you. You're not alone on this.

~nelly

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Re: Please, send hugs new
      #305312 - 04/18/07 11:16 AM
lalala

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Hugs, Michele. I think it's very selfish of him to blame you for everything and put you in such a stressful position. I think it's very manipulative, immature, and cruel of him to not answer you when you asked him if he wants you to leave. I know that seeing you sick isn't easy for him, but COME ON! He should have been going with you to the doctor and learning more about your illness. He is your spouse, your partner in life. Otherwise, he has no say in the matter regarding your treatment and your illness.

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He actually said that I made myself sick, on PURPOSE




Sorry, but that's the most stupid thing I've ever heard.

It seems like it's easier for him to blame you and say your illness is imaginary rather than support you and help you. Have you thought of going to counseling together? I think you're doing everything you can to help yourself and continue working and having a life. So, please don't blame yourself.

Big, big hugs!

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Re: Un-bloody-believable!!! new
      #305322 - 04/18/07 12:20 PM
Blondie13

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Posts: 641
Loc: Sheffield, England

What is wrong with our men at the moment??!!!!

I feel SOOOOOOOO bad for you sweetie, puts my current problems / situation very much into perspective.

Agree with all the sentiments below - nasty, pointless, manipulative, insensitive, cruel, the list goes on... I'm so disappointed in him for you, and believe me after the things Jamie said about dealing with my IBS-related restrcitions I so feel your pain. It's the worst feeling when the person you feel is most on your side, your biggest supporter & cheerleader, turns against you / gives up on you.

Also, why do all men think they are medically qualified to both diagnose and treat all our problems?!! Oh, and that they know better than you do how you feel. I just don't get it - is it a freak gene or something?!

Having said all that..... maybe he was just having a really, really, really low day with it? Like you I have never underestimated how hard it is for our other halves to live with our problems, and it must drive him crazy to love you so much whilst seeing you go through so much pain.

Ok, enough on the rational fairness line - what a jerk!!! So angry for you sweetheart, it is so very, very hurtful what men (and I'm sure women, in similar situations) can say and do.

Big hugs to you, and if you're either across the other side of the atlantic, my door is always open!

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Re: Please, send hugs new
      #305333 - 04/18/07 01:52 PM
Flipada

Reged: 03/02/06
Posts: 1026
Loc: West Michigan, USA

Oh God, Michele...I'm so sorry. I just don't even know what to say. I feel for you. It all makes me ache inside. I hope it's just a day for him and that tomorrow he'll be over it.

Big hugs to you.

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Flipada - IBS-C "It's a gas, gas, gas"
**Lauren**

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Re: Please, send hugs new
      #305337 - 04/18/07 02:32 PM
tc2004

Reged: 05/26/04
Posts: 118
Loc: Texas

Michelle,

Oh my God,I am so sorry to hear this.You seem to be such a nice person that happens to have a lot of medical issues. When does that make it your fault.I wish he could understand that you are sick of being sick..It's not like you want to be sick.
God Bless You
I hope everything turns out ok for you. Hugs on the way


Terry

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Re: Please, send hugs new
      #305346 - 04/18/07 03:29 PM
Lumiere

Reged: 06/30/06
Posts: 141
Loc: New England

HHHHhhhhhhhuUUUUUUUGGGGGGgggggggSSSSssssss!!!!!!Wow, Michelle! This is bloody unbelieveable! Haven't you been trying so hard to find out what is wrong with all of your doctor/specialist visits?
I am practically speechless!
Men, as you probably already know need to know they can "fix" a problem...It sounds like Will is very, very discouraged and overwhelmed.(Not too different than yourself!)
I agree with Melissa to seek counseling.
It is exhausting for the person who is sick as well as the caregiver...he may be expending a lot of energy worrying and thinking over your condition that does not yet have a definitive label. I too have explored alternative medicine when allopathic doctors can't "help me". Adrenal fatigue is pretty common yet not always understood/examined by regular MDs. Stress and medications definitely tax the body and can lead to that. Be gentle with yourself and Will(!)...he doesn't sound like he can give too much right now. WE are here for you......


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IBS-A
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