Checking in on Thursday!!

Sorry I have been MIA the last few days... things are not good here... I have been suffering with my lower back and legs horribly and I have no other alternative but to see the doctor soon if I cannot get some kind of ease... You see I sleep in a chair, I sit in a chair to watch tv and I sit in a chair to be online... the problems??? Cannot sleep laying down... and cannot lie down to rest my buttocks... I have been having horrible pain in my right hip and my lower back... including numbness in my legs and feet... and in my right arm.... I know this is an woe-is-me comment but I needed to vent... In order for me to get any type of pain medications.. I have to have a MRI and we just don't have the money... but now I have NO choice... the doctor will not give me anything until I have it done... Please pray that something will happen soon and I can get help... My disability hearing isn't until next may... so folks... I am in for the long haul.... :0( Sorry to be a pain... but this is just killing me... I cannot walk more than a few feet... because my legs give out... or my breathing is so horrible.. and well... I just feel like I am a lump of fat and that is it... that is what defines me anymore... I am not "Me" I am just fat.. plain and simple.. You guys are always so helpful.. and I just wanted you to know I am here, I try to read daily... and want to participate but I don't always want to sound like a downer.... Okay whining rant over... back to your regularly scheduled programs... PS WAY TO GO KAT!!! I am more than thrilled for you!!! many prayers go out to all of you wanting this surgery... :0) Tina Cantrell

Hi Tina I am sorry to hear you are having difficulties right now. Hang in there!! Everyone goes through difficult times every now and then. Sometimes that period of time may last longer than we would like. If you need to vent or express yourself, please post. Sometimes just being able to share and receive understanding, prayer, and encouragement can help you through each day. Don't be so hard on yourself. You are allowed to feel however you feel but don't be unfair to you. Things will get better and you are taking steps to improve your health and extend your life. Keep your head up and I will be praying for some relief for your pain. Take Care Tina and post whenever and what ever you feel you need to post. Lisa

Tina, Don't feel bad because you need to vent. This is a support board, that is what we are here for. If you need to rant, go right ahead. I'll listen. I know how it feel's to hurt, I can barely walk. I have arthritis so bad it's not even funny. I walk bent over & hurting all the time. I try to keep a smile on my face, but some day's it's almost impossible. I'm sure Kathy Newton is no stranger to pain either. Probably worse than we are.( if it possible) My hat is off to all of those with pain & still we function. Keep your chin up & try to keep smiling. Hope you feel better soon. Love, Sara.

Hi Tina, vent anytime you want. I agree with Lisa, this is the place to vent. We understand where you are coming from, no one else could. I had an MRI in June regarding low back and hip pain. Mine turned out to be leukemia. I am not saying this will be your problem. Are you diabetic? If so, talk to your DR. about the legs and right arm. My legs and right arm go numb from diabeties. It's called Perphial Neuropathy. It will go away once you have your surgery. I know about having to sit all day as I'm confined to a wheelchair. I have to sleep in a hospital bed with my head up and my feet propped up, it gives me some relief. Most likely you have a pinched nerve that is causing the problem. I started seeing a chiropractor and it has made a world of difference in my low back pain. I can even walk just a few steps without pain now. You get the MRI, that will at least take some worry off and find out what is going on. take care Love Kathy