Feel bad! | Arthritis Information

Hi guys. I'm having a very tough week. First off, the predn. wasn't working, so RD switched me to Daypro. I don't know if it's the change of meds or not, but my whole body hurts. Like I described to my hubby, my skin hurts like it's bruised all over, from jaw down to my back, belly, upper arms. When I lie down, it feels like I'm laying on rocks.

My father is fighting a tougher battle right now, lung cancer. He is in the hospital right now and he's in alot of pain....they are giving him morphine. The hospital is an hour away and the drive is killing me...and I'm still working.

Okay, enough whining now Deb! I have to get out of this funk I'm in!!

Thanks for letting me vent!! I love it here!!

Debbie Hon,

You vent all you need to. I just recently went through something very similar.

You and your father are both in my prayers.

Aw, Debbie, yep it is definitely a tough week, sweetie. Try and be as gentle with yourself as you can...you have a little bit on your plate, no wonder you are feeling overwhelmed. And just try and deal with the next little bit that you have to.

I completely understand that skin pain you describe, I get it too all over too. Not nice. And with all stress of your Dad and work you are probably not going to feel well...often we still have the expectations of someone living without a chronic disease...but the reality is you do so when other big things come up in your life like your Dad when you are probably not going to be that well...it's the nature of RA. I find the more I can bend and flex with the RA and what it means in my life...the better I manage.

So take a deep breathe and just do the next thing.

Venting here, is absolutely expected. Huggs, Deb. Feel better soon.Me too... feeling miserable today, dont know where its come from. Hugs and empathy by the bucket load.Deb.......sorry you're going through this at all, let alone all at the same time. You'll get through it, and I'll be praying for you and your Dad.Vent away m'dear! We're here to listen and help, always. I'm sorry this week is so rough :( Here's hoping for a better tomorrow!

No better place to let it all out than right here. We're here to listen and help anyway we can. Take good care.

Peace & Love...Neasy

Thanks everyone! I spoke to my dad a little bit ago and he's feeling a bit better, he may be coming home tomorrow. I'm still feeling crappy. I'm gonna go home soon and get some rest. It's just really hard feeling like this physically and watching someone you love suffer so much. It is so draining!

OH Deb....sending lots of hugs and prayers your way. I'm so sorry you are feeling so badly. I'm also so sorry to hear about your dad. That has got to be very hard - along with the driving, working, pain. It must be so frustrating - and the stress sure doesn't help the RA. Thinking of you and giving you lots of hugs.

Gentle hugs, Deb. Soory Deb that yu are going through all this. Please take care and hugs for you and your Dad. It must be terrible to watch your loved one in pain. I'm sure it makes you physically hurt more. Please take care of yourself. I'm sorry you're in so much pain. We're thinking of you and sending hugs. Keeping my fingers crossed that your dad will come home tomorrow.Hi Deb, just went thru something like this myself, try to keep strong, make sure you look after yourself as when we are so stressed and worried sometimes we forget to eat etc, I will pray for you and your Dad, and lets just hope that at least you can both get some decent pain relief. In my thoughts and prayers, Janie.

I don't know if it helps any but my Auntie beat lung cancer. The doc gave her 6 months to live more than 5 years ago. She's still here! The cancer is now a quarter sized dead spot in 1 lung. (She was so sick, they decided not to operate).

I am trying to say if there is life, then there is still hope. I'm praying for both of you.