I'm falling apart! | Arthritis Information

I went to PCP for ck up and had lots of complaints written down. Well here's a list of new things my body has going on:

I gained 8 pounds after trying so hard to diet

Dr thinks I have fibromyalgia

Aunt Flo visits me every two weeks for at least 8 to 13 days that just gushes out. One night I thought I was bleeding to death.

I am have an ultrasound tomorrow. Dr recommends hysterectomy.

I need a mammogram.

I stood at the receptionist desk while she called around for my appts. and just lost it and started crying. My mom was there with her appt. and came out and was patting my back. I had a major melt down for everyone to see. Couldn't stop the tears. I seems it's one thing after another. My 67 year old mom is in better health than me. BUMMER!

SO< It looks like I have alot of fun stuff to look forward to.

I hope you all have had it better cuz' this sucks!

Wow CinDee....you had every damned reason to go into meltdown.

I had a Hysterectomy 10 years ago and it changed my life after my Aunt Flo overstayed her visits bigtime and it turned out fibroids were the cause. So it seems you have the same prob and that intervention can only be positive. My BP is still not controlled on my meds, which have just been changed, and last reading was 182/115. A diuretic hasnt helped either. Well at least the one I was prescribed hasnt.

I dont know if you have had a mammogram before or not, and I hope you only need one routinely, not because there is a lump? I have no problem with them as I am a substantial woman (

I guess Im trying to allay any fears you may have on conditions I know and have experienced but I sure do feel for you. Its just not damned fair that so many with RA suffer with so many other problems.

The worst thing is ( read ...guilt) that I never contributed to Arthritis causes because I didnt realise just how debilitating the disease is. I fundraised for Cancer/Heart Disease fanatically. Well things have changed bigtime and I am gonna make sure as many people as possible know just how bad things can get.

Hang in there CinDee, and I will send as many positive vibes as I can muster your way.

Love to you

xxxxxxxxx Lyn

oh CinDee, you poor thing! I don't blame you for melting. I would have too, I'm sure. I had a partial hyst. last Nov. It turns out I had severe endometriosis that was causing my menstrual problems. While I was asleep on the table my gyno went out and told hubby I really needed a hyst. and he chickened out and wouldn't give her the ok because he and I never talked about it and she never thought things were as bad as they were, so my gyno and I didn;t talk about it beforehand, so she only removed one ovary, but it has made a world of difference and I still have my own hormones, so I guess it worked out for the best. My periods are very light now too.

as for the mammo, I am not very endowed, shall we say? first time I went I laughed so hard I was crying, of course that was until the boobie crusher went all the way down, yikes! lol.

Hope you had a good nights sleep. It sure is easier to face the day feeling rested. Hope your appt goes well today and they're able to get back to you with results quickly.

Cathy

Cindee

Sorry you are feeling so down.

My doctor added a dieuretic to my BP pill and that's what got my BP down nicely- are you on one?

I too was having terrible gushing problems when I had my period. It was like someone turned on a faucet for 10 days. I bled so much I became anemic. Instead of a hyserectomy I had something called an endometerial ablation. They go in vaginally and cauterize all the vessels in your uterus. I also had a large fibroid removed and now I am better. Maybe that's an option for you too.

I found out I gained 6 lbs yesterday after trying hard to diet and exercise so I can definitely relate to feeling like crap about that!

Fibro too- that really stinks!

Hope you have digested things a little by today and are feeling better. It's OK to let it all out- we have to.

OMgoodness, Cin.

You have every right to break down w/ all that going on!!

and hell.. your BP would definitely go up w/ all that as well

Take things one at a time... you'll be just fine.. and before you know it you'll feel lots better!!

Cindee,
so sorry that you are having a struggle with everything right now. I know it's scary and hard when you have so much already going on with the RA then on top of that come other health concerns. Don't you worry about losing it. I think it's better just to let it all out instead of keeping everything inside. Hope your appt. today goes well and you will get the results soon so you can rest easier. If you don't mind I will be praying for you. I firmly believe in the power of prayer. I am not pushing religion or anything I just know that God does listen and answers prayers.
You take care now.
Hugs,
Mom2
mom2threeinaz2008-07-31 05:19:02Cindee

I really know how you feel. I am in that boat right now. Different things need done different things going on. I haven't lost it "yet". I have fought real hard not too. I bet the time I do is when I get to the hospital for one of my surgeries.

For some reason everytime I need something done just before they take me down I start crying like a baby and get real scared. Yup I am an adult and the biggest baby around. When I had jaw replacement I cried so hard when it was time. I had my mom crying. I was so embarassed.

Hang in there.

Sending out tons of good thoughts your way.

Cindee -

Can you get referred to a endocrine? Maybe the hysterectomy isn't necessary if you get your thyroid worked on.

Hugs and DON'T give up!

Pip

Hi Cindee!

I'm so sorry you are having such a tough time right now. I have broken down for way less than what you have going on - I'd say you were definitely entitled! And who better than your mom to be there to comfort you. I can't offer much info on the hysterectomy or mammogram - other than to send you spoons and prayers - and hope the docs get it all figured out and get you some relief soon.

Hugs

~Brenna

Brennaboo2008-07-31 08:50:49Awww... Cindee! *big hug*

I am sorry to hear of all your problems. I feel the same way as you, that I am just falling apart and one day I will be told I cannot be fixed.

Doesn't it seem like everything likes to go wrong around the same time? I hate that!

My mom is 74, and she was doing so much better than me before her bypass surgery, and you know that says alot about my own health and problems when someone who had 5 blocked veins was doing much better than you.

I always feel like crying when I go to Dr visits. One because they take my money

I hope everything gets straightened out for you real soon!

Much much much hugs to you!

I'm so sorry! You are in my prayers.THANKS!! You all have made me feel so better. I went for my ultrasound and ended up getting a pelvic exam then a uterine biopsy!!! Dr. said something didn't look right and she wanted to do one. I could either come back or do it now. I said to myself "SELF, you're here, just be a big girl and do it!" SO I am so glad I took a vicoden before appt. because of course the first piece of the tissue wasn't big enough then they had to do it again all the while I am having charlie horses (muscle cramps) in hips and legs. Now I have to wait a week for the results. I did good until I went to see mom and sis who live not to far from dr and broke down again. GEEZ!! So all the good vibs, prayers, thoughts or whatever are most appreciated and needed! ALso if you can, cross your fingers!!

thanks again everyone

OK... it does sound painful and mighty ewwy, the visit you had.

That reminds me... I have to make another GYNO appt. I cancled my last one, forget why... oh yeah because I had other more important Dr appts.

Much hugs to you and hope tomorrow is better for you.

Well, that's good you can cross your fingers! WOO HOO!

Thx for all the hugs!! Ain't nothing better than a hug!

I have fingers and everything else I can manage, crossed for you CinDee, good luck!

Lyn

Cindee, please keep us posted and know that we are pulling for you. Could I just offer one little suggestion? If they say you need a hysterectomy, please get a second opinion. Youre in our prayers. Keep us posted! Best of luck that results will mean something easy to fix! Prayers going up, fingers crossed, toes crossed![QUOTE=wanttobeRAfree]... toes crossed![/QUOTE]

Ok... I cannot cross my toes, sorry. fingers will have to do. I can cross all of my fingers at the same time!

You all made feel so much better with your cyber hugs, words, and prayers. I will be sure to get another opinion. It would be nice just to get a hysterectomy and have no more visits from Aunt Flo!

take care

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You all made feel so much better with your cyber hugs, words, and prayers. I will be sure to get another opinion. It would be nice just to get a hysterectomy and have no more visits from Aunt Flo!

My friend Cheryl had one a few years ago and said she was so glad she did. She too suffered every month with pain, pms. My hubby and kids will probably really be glad about the PMS cuz' I can be a real witch. LOLI just wish my "monthly bill" would go away completely! I HATE getting that "bill". It just makes me disgusted to have to deal with that crap when I feel like crap and my body is acting crappy. Nothing like being in a flare and the "monthly bill" at the same time! It is just horrific!

Keep us posted, Cindee!

Joonie: that's a good one, never heard it called the monthly bill. That's a ot topic we could start. What do you call your menstrual cycle? LOL I call mine Aunt Flo. When she's here she makes Uncle Arthur flare up. The old hag! LOLLOL! I got it from one of my favorite movies "16 Candles". I just liked how they referred to it as "monthly bill"

In high school we referred to it as a "plug". lol