Unfortunately I got pretty banged up and the longer I sat there the worse the pain got. So of course, me being me, I cried like a big baby and they had to call out the cavalry - police cars, fire trucks, sheriff, city PD, ambulance, the works. At the hospital they did x-rays and the dr said it was all soft tissue damage and then added "did you know you have pretty severe arthritis in your neck?" Um, yeah... I know, all them little bones are starting to splinter and this didn't help. That was the good news, the bad news: he said tomorrow and the next day I am going to feel 40 times worse than I do right now.
The worst news - My son is having surgery in the morning and we have to be there by 6am, I also have to take younger son to the ferry for college at the same time and they are about 30 min. apart from eachother - the hospital being the furthest.
I also FINALLY have my face to face with DHSH tomorrow morning hopefully for financial assistance, med. assistance, or food assistance. Anything will help. I have to leave the hospital and run to that appt. while son is in surgery tired and in pain. I just have to keep going one more day. Just one more day
Rheumy squeezed me in this morning because of this flare and I told him it was the worst pain I have ever been in. Boy was I wrong. He wanted to put me on a medrol pack and I reminded him no pred. So I opted for a shot in the butt that is supposed to last 30 days and have all the same side effects, but I won't have the tapering to do. I've never had a general shot before. He said it would kick in tomorrow and maybe off set my pain from the car accident???
I swear, one more thing and I am going back to my abusive hubby. I can't take this.
Oh Deb I am SO sorry this has happened to you!! Talk about ' it never rains".
Easy for me to say but hang in there...things have to get better. And hopefully that shot will kick in and you will have a month's reprieve to get yourself back on track.
I cant remember why it is you wont have Pred but if it is a personal choice and the shot doesn't help would you not still consider the Medrol pack? The reason I ask is that the dosage ( from what I have read here) is regulated so that you are weaned off quickly and as it is for such a short time there should not be side effects. Someone correct me if Im wrong.
Joonie uses them I think.
Being pain/flare free ( or at least relatively) even for a month would be a Godsend to you right now Im sure. Well, I KNOW it would be actually after all you have been through.
Thinking of you
Lyn xxx
(((Lyn))) Thank you. I am an emotional wreck right now. I appreciate your kind words.
Deb
owie - you will get through this, you are a strong woman. I hope she has lots of insurance. oh you hang in there... don't consider going back!! this is temporary..and things will improve..
This is a test.. just a test... Deb- I'm pressed for time this morning- gotta get to work- but just wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you- sorry for your troubles!
I'll say some prayers on the drive to work and let us know how today goes for you in all areas.
Oh Deb I am so sorry, everything comes at once. I have had the shot in the buttock as i dont take pred pack either, it odes take a while to kick in but when it does its normally sheer bliss. Mine never last 30 days, i get maybe 2 weeks at most but 2 weeks is better than nothing. I hope things improve for you, all the hardships we go through make us stronger in the end, i wish i was closer so i could help you with getting son to college or just to help with something...
take care
xxx
Aw, life sure can be hard sometimes. Remember that someday these will all just be memories, and just hang in till you get through it. And you will. Hugs.Hang in there, girl!!!
I'm so sorry about your accident, Sweetie! Please know that we are all thinking about you. Sometimes it seems like you don't dare say "what else can happen?" Or you'll find out just what else can happen. Please try to get some rest, and just take things as easy as you can while you are healing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Much love, Nini
I am so sorry. :(Oops, I forgot to tell you that I hope all goes well with your son. You have so much going on right now!! Things seem to hit all at once, don't they? Please, don't give any thought to going back to your abusive husband. I think you were kidding, but just in case..... That is worst thing you could do!
You are in my heart. Take care.
Nini
Hope you're feeling better.
So much going on for you...sorry sorry...feel better soon!
I'm glad that you were not seriously injured in the accident. Your guardian angel was watching out for you!
Good thoughts for you from here.
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