I could cry right now.

Hi Everyone,
As most of you know, I have been whining a lot lately about being achy and having a lot of pain in my joints.  I also have cellulitis on my shins.  Well, the pain was so bad last night I called my doctor, who had just seen me on Monday.  He ordered bloodwork for lyme disease and lupus.  I am not one to get too excited about tests until I get the results. 

I am one to cry if I am in extreme pain.  Here is my dilemma.  My doctor knows I am in recovery for alcoholism, so he ordered Ibuprofen.  The Tylenol is just not cutting the pain at all.  I am so desperate for relief, I am going to take the Ibuprofen tonight, and then call Dr. Marymor in the morning. 

I am not a whiner where pain is concerned.  I did not have as much discomfort post-op from my open RNY, or my hernia surgery last year.  The closest thing this reminds me of was when I had sinus surgery many years ago. 

Sorry to dump, but I am just so tired and need a shoulder to cry on. 

Hugs,
Trish

I am so sorry. Are there any supplements that you can use like glucosamine? Or ginger or papaya, anything that has anti inflamatory properties? I know you have just been miserable and I am so sorry

Thanks Nicole,
I think glucosamine is on our DO NOT TAKE list from Barix, though I am not sure.  It used to tear my stomach up when I took it prior to my surgery.  I did better on just the Ibuprofen back then.  I will talk to doc Marymor for sure on Friday.

Huggles,
Trish

Trish,

I certainly hope you feel better soon.

Taking the ibuprofin shouldn't be that big of a deal.  Yes, it can cause ulcers.  However...take it with food and you might need to be started on some pepcid or some other medication with it and should be fine.

I hope you get some relief.

Pam

Thanks Pam,
I am also taking Carafate, which coats the stomach, which my gastro doc prescribed for me when I did have the ulcers after my RNY.  I feel like such a big baby right now. 

Thanks for your support and medical expertise.

Hugs,
Trish

Trish,
While I can't do much but send you well wishes, know you are in our thoughts.
Big hugs!! Feel better soon!

Thanks Loretta,
I appreciate the hugs.  It is nice to know the family is here for me, and PA is such a great family.

Hugs,
Trish

(((((((((((Trish)))))))))))))

If you ever need to talk just call me.  I'll gladly be your shoulder (or phone) to cry on.  You give so many your support.  It's time for you to rely on our support!

Diane

Trish
I hope you are getting some relief and that your pain is lessened!  I feel so awful for you right now..I will keep you in my prayers!!!

Laura

Hi Trish - I'm sorry to hear you're having so much pain, and that can be so stressful and make you want to cry, too, especially when you can't get any relief. When I had to take naperson (sp?) for my ankle/foot Dr Boe told me to take 2 Pepcid tablets when I took the medication to coat my stomach - thankfully I didn't have to stay on it long.

I sure hope you're feeling better soon - take care...Kathy