Chronic Pain Management Support Group

[tidytaurus]

I did think of talking to my dr about changing med but when ...ahhh ...company leaves for a weekend away my sleep pattern returns to almost normal (too many years of being on call) I just am a light sleeper and it takes me awhile even with meds to get back to sleep : ) I can always double up and that knocks me right out, I do this when I become super irritable.
OMG I just came inside from the garden my back is on fire and my ruq pain is so bad I am going to take meds, shower and go lay down.

[Angela273]

I did think of talking to my dr about changing med but when ...ahhh ...company leaves for a weekend away my sleep pattern returns to almost normal (too many years of being on call) I just am a light sleeper and it takes me awhile even with meds to get back to sleep : ) I can always double up and that knocks me right out, I do this when I become super irritable.
OMG I just came inside from the garden my back is on fire and my ruq pain is so bad I am going to take meds, shower and go lay down.

Oh I am sorry to hear that. I hope that it helps the pain.

[Skippy]

I did think of talking to my dr about changing med but when ...ahhh ...company leaves for a weekend away my sleep pattern returns to almost normal (too many years of being on call) I just am a light sleeper and it takes me awhile even with meds to get back to sleep : ) I can always double up and that knocks me right out, I do this when I become super irritable.
OMG I just came inside from the garden my back is on fire and my ruq pain is so bad I am going to take meds, shower and go lay down.

Hope you feel better soon, and your efforts were worth the pain.
(I always remind myself of this too).

[tidytaurus]

Thanks I did lay down but not for long everything is uncomfortable, sitting, laying, I have doubled my pain meds all afternoon and am not getting any relief. I didn't do dinner tonight had the gang make it and can only sit in one position for a few minutes. I'm sure the garden appreciates having all the mushy leaves gone I even walked out to look at it this evening and couldn't resist I a few different lettuce leaves and herbs for a salad... yummy. I have to stay active or my blood sugars so up. Hopefully tomorrow will be better if not I will deal with it because thats all we can do. I don't know how much longer I can endure this agony.

[gameprogirl]

Sorry to hear how your feeling, hopefully when you wake up you feel better than today

[Abby5]

Crazy hot here today....I need to clean the house but I know I will pay for it ....what are we suppose to do? On the bright side no work for 2 months Bad side no money for 2 months

[Skippy]

Crazy hot here today....I need to clean the house but I know I will pay for it ....what are we suppose to do? On the bright side no work for 2 months Bad side no money for 2 months

Let people come visit you and not your house. That is what I always tell
people who come over. However it is easier said than done.

[tidytaurus]

Let people come visit you and not your house. .

Thats exactly what my dh says LOL. I can't stand a messy house, with 3 dogs 4 adults and 1 toddler it sure gets dirty fast. Always dirty dishes, dirty laundry, dog hair and toys on floor.

[Abby5]

I can't ..I think it causes me more pain-stress- oh well it is clean now I am sure the pet hair will add up soon enough! But I am with you I can"t stand a messy house. I guess I will pay with the pain..at least this year I am not cutting our acre of grass too!

[Abby5]

Let people come visit you and not your house. That is what I always tell
people who come over. However it is easier said than done.

I hate what people say..
oh it is getting too much for you---get out..I am in pain!
or
your kids must really suffer because of you---yes..but what can I do about it..I did not choose this!
or
you need help why don"t you hire someone--because we have no money because we spend on trying to fix me!!
or my favourite
you sure have lowered your standards---I just want to scream!!!!!!!!!!!

My husband travels for work so he can"t help as much as he would like so it is up to me..it is easier in the summer when I am not working..but I do feel like I have all this time it should be clean and I should go through everything too--which is a lot of work. Maybe one room a day or a week?? I put alot of pressure on myself-boy I sound like a sorry state!

[Skippy]

I hear you abby5, some people can be tactless.
I ache so much today, hopefully tomorrow will be better.

[Abby5]

Cheers for tomorrow Skippy

[Abby5]

Today was clean out one car daywash and clean in and out that is--I think this may work...I am thinking every couple of days do a major clean out of something?

[Andit]

I hate what people say..
oh it is getting too much for you---get out..I am in pain!
or
your kids must really suffer because of you---yes..but what can I do about it..I did not choose this!
or
you need help why don"t you hire someone--because we have no money because we spend on trying to fix me!!
or my favourite
you sure have lowered your standards---I just want to scream!!!!!!!!!!!

My husband travels for work so he can"t help as much as he would like so it is up to me..it is easier in the summer when I am not working..but I do feel like I have all this time it should be clean and I should go through everything too--which is a lot of work. Maybe one room a day or a week?? I put alot of pressure on myself-boy I sound like a sorry state!

Hope things get better for you.

Concentrate on one room & don't let them anywhere else. If they're real friends, they either won't care or they'll come & help you clean.

It's frustrating when folks don't understand the concept of limitations. I've found it is worse if you try to hide how bad things are, then they expect so much more from you. They don't mean to, it's just human nature to not realize that you're not quite the same as you were (at least that's what's happened with me & my friends).

I hear you abby5, some people can be tactless.
I ache so much today, hopefully tomorrow will be better.

Oh dear. Did you get any rain today? The humidity might be contributing as well.

Here's hoping tomorrow is a better day.

[Skippy]

Cheers for tomorrow Skippy

Right on!

Time for bed cuz tomorrow is only minutes away