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Bless your heart! Pain, be gone! Glad you are getting concentrated help.
9536My Darling friend. May Gods mighty arms wrap you in His love and grace and cure your pain. I pray this in His holy Son's name. I love you and your family. You all are in my prayers. Get well soon I have much to tell you. Love always Ronny
8321Sorry I've only just seen your posting. Poor girl - you must have been feeling quite wretched. Do hope you are getting more relief now. Keeping you in my prayers. Are you still in hospital?
3568My Goodness our dear Chris, such a gruelling couple of months.
You must be so relieved to be finally getting some sort of relief.
Even if you had to go to hospital for it. Terrible that you had to go through so much to get to this stage...I feel for you darl'n
So now do all that is required to get on top of this...all my love Kerry
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2822dear friend Chris, I pray and hope this light at the end of the tunnel will become an improvement of your health. It's so good to read you get help now, may the result be that you're out of pain. a very big loving hug for you. Keep us updated and take good care , and take your rest!
by pennifold
20 Jan 2016
Thanks darling, I'm doing nothing, it's a lesson in humility for me! Love Chris
P.S. I'm not used to doing nothing!
740441First how lucky you are to have such supportive medical coverage. But yikes you seem to be the genie pig for this one. I can only hope you get some type of relief.
by pennifold
20 Jan 2016
Yes, that's how I feel too, but the medicos have to work out the correct balance of pain relief, so that I can go home and continue a normal life, free of pain. I'm going to be on some sort of pain killers for another month. They are trying to balance out something which will give me relief and of course it's up to the drugs to do their job. Love Chris
33350Dear sweet Chris, I am so glad that you are in hospital taking Mobic & getting some relief from it. The fentanyl patch is really strong but if it doesn't work for you then it simple doesn't. Being in hospital they can actually see what is working & what is not & act accordingly,so for that I am thankful for that reason. Hopefully this will shorten your pain journey & bring you realistic life relief. We are willing but our bodies often are not & as woman we find it difficult to slow down. I do believe after we reach a certain age (or health risk) we tend to listen & make the changes necessary to benefit our health. We may not like it but we simple put adjust. If the Dr.'s tell you slow down & reduce lifting then I trust you will do just that. I hope & continue to pray for you that it will soon be rectified & you can get back to a pain free life. Hugs & Prayers & best wishes, Loralye
by pennifold
20 Jan 2016
Thanks Loralye, yes, it's been a hard lesson to learn. I will have to learn to slow down. It's going to be hard as I have such a full diary each week, but I have to learn to also say no! Thanks so much for your lovely words. Love Chris
299557Chris, I've been wondering how you were doing with your back problem.
Sorry to hear you are in hospital, but hopefully, now on the road to recovery. I suffer with back pain myself, so I can sympathise with you.
Take care, and take things more slowly, listen to your body, more rest - ask me how I know all this!!
by pennifold
20 Jan 2016
So sorry to hear about your pain too. Yes, I have to learn to slow down and listen to my body. Thanks for your concern. Love Chris
12426Oh Chris I was checking back on you and couldn't find my original post. I am so sorry. I can on!y apologize I guess it was one of those times I failed to hit submit what you must think of me! You have been on my prayer list for a long time now. I am soglad you are where you can be helped. Ron has been on Mobic from time to time . Please know I love you and am thinking and praying for you./Lillian
by pennifold
18 Jan 2016
Thank you my dear, I appreciate all the prayers. They have kept me going. I'm not a quitter and I think most of us on here can relate to that. We are all very active women and when something like this debilitates you, it makes you really appreciate good health. I'll have to adapt my lifestyle and take things a bit slower than I usually do. My Dad always used to say-
"You are like a bat out of hell!" I can hear him saying that to me, so I need to listen to my body and be in tune with it. Love Chris and thanks for the lovely message.
145789Poor you Chris... I m sending prayers to you to get relief. How awful to be in such pain. Hopefully the doctors will get a handle on this and find something to help you.. My thoughts are with you! Suzanne
by pennifold
18 Jan 2016
Thanks Suzanne, I need them all. Apparently I won't be allowed to go back to being "superwoman" he he he! I'll have to rethink my life and how I do things, just simple things like lifting - he doesn't want me to lift anything heavier than a washing basket!!! Love Chris
111114Hi Chris,
very sorry to hear that pain you had. I hope the new doctor can help you and the pain will disappear. All the best for you
Hugs, Angelika
by pennifold
18 Jan 2016
Thanks Angelika, it's been a real battle, but I'll get there in a while. Love Chris
10205Oh my goodness. I thought I had bad back pain, but yours sounds unbearable. With the new diagnosis and new doctors I am sure you will see results. Do see the rheumatologist, he may be able to help you. Sending prayers for you and your family, love and hugs too, Suzanna
by pennifold
18 Jan 2016
Thanks Suzanna, yes, I was just saying to Jerrilyn that the Prof wants me to see a Rheumatologist as an outpatient. Basically once I get out of here I'll be seeing the Rheumatologist. Thanks for your prayers, I really appreciate everyone who is praying for me to get better. Love Chris
18076I have been wondering how you were. As you had not been on here I thought things were not the best. Hope you can get some permanent relief now you have a name for you pain. My prayers are with you. Hugs and love. Shirley
by pennifold
17 Jan 2016
Hi Shirley, thanks for missing me! Today is the best I've felt in weeks, was in tears at 2.20am yesterday and later at 5.30am! The problem is the painkillers are slow release and they have to find the right combination for my body. It's amazing - the lady in the next room is on Endone and I can't tolerate that. So the combination I'm on now is easing it, but the pain comes back once the drugs wear off! I'm optimistic about getting cured though, it's just a matter of time. Tassie looks good today, saw weather report on TV. Poor Adelaide again 38C. Can't believe the weather we've been having, ever since I arrived on Thursday it's rained! Today there are storm clouds, but I can actually see blue sky. Love Chris
by jrob
17 Jan 2016
Praying that your outcome is as your weather report ("Can't believe the weather we've been having, ever since I arrived on Thursday it's rained! Today there are storm clouds, but I can actually see blue sky") and that you will soon see blue sky! Hugs
by pennifold
18 Jan 2016
Thanks so much darling. It's been indescribable, I was trying to tell everyone that I've been in so much pain I didn't know what to do with myself. I've got a few weeks to go apparently to be on the Mobic and then the Prof wants me to see a Rheumatologist. Can't wait. Love Chris
52679Am praying you soon get good relief. It is very wearing to be in constant pain. Best wishes
by pennifold
17 Jan 2016
Thanks Lucy for your prayers and yes, it is very wearing in chronic pain. I've never had nerve and buttock pain like this, it's just been excruciating bringing me to tears. I was walking around in the middle of the night for the past couple of weeks taking painkillers which were not doing a very good job. I can only tolerate certain tablets etc. But, I'll get there, am being positive. Love Chris
3902Hi Chris
sorry to hear of all your troubles, I wasn't aware that you were in so much pain. I really hope they get to the bottom of it all & get you some relief inbetween. Get better soon & good luck with all the treatment & tests.
Irene
by pennifold
17 Jan 2016
Hi Irene, yes, I kept quiet about it in the beginning, then told everyone that I was in pain and I got lots of prayers sent my way. As it got worse I shared what was happening to 2 ladies on here who knew I'd been admitted to hospital. Once I felt better and Trevor bought in my laptop on Sunday I explained everything. I'm just praying for relief and should find out something today. Love Chris
7940Oh, Chris, I'm so sorry your have been put through such an ordeal! It must seem like forever. I would imagine that some relief came when you finally got a diagnosis. I pray that God guides your doctors in their search for a treatment and cure to your agony. Hugs* Deb
by pennifold
17 Jan 2016
Thanks so much for your prayers and, yes, I was happy to find out what the problem was and is. I know I'll eventually get cured, it's just a matter of time. I may have to do some form of exercises, swimming, or have some time in a hydratherapy pool etc. Will have to wait and see what Professor Gabriel says to me today and hopefully I can go on from there. Love Chris
70753So sorry to hear you are having such pain and glad you are finally getting some help for it. I have been in pain for years but nothing I can't handle so until I get worse and to where you are I will deal with it. I sure hope this helps and you can get back to a normal life and start enjoying this beautiful place God has created for us. Juanita
by pennifold
17 Jan 2016
Juanita, I'm sorry that you are in pain as well. I don't think there is anything worse. I'm praying for a miracle I can tell you. I certainly love this world too and I can't wait to get back and be normal and enjoy my life. Thanks for commenting, love Chris
26316Oh Chris this is good news but what pain you must bear***I do believe women are the stronger sex lol Anyways i will pray for u and ask God to send you medial help that knows what is wrong and how to fix i and speedly to :):)Huga as always Carolyn xxoo
by pennifold
17 Jan 2016
Thanks darling, I was just talking to the elderly lady in the next room - she is 85 and she said that this pain is worse than childbirth. I laughed and said, "Yes, I know!" at least you only have maybe a day or two in labour and then it's over. This is just continuous. She is having an operation tomorrow as her back spine is so bad. Poor darling, you can see it in her face the pain and I can empathise with her. I'm hoping I'm on the road to recovery. Love Chris
360438Oh my dear Chris, so sorry you are still in such pain. I do pray that they can find a cure to this and give you some much needed relief. Love and Hugs Lynn
by pennifold
17 Jan 2016
Hi Lynn, yes, I'm hoping for a cure and I want it yesterday! he he he. I'm still in a bit of discomfort this morning, but 100% to what I was like yesterday morning. Still a throbbing and ache from the buttock down to my calf. I'll eventually get there, I'm a very optimistic person. Love Chris
51302Bless your heart - and your other parts, too. I hope this new doctor finds the right combination to getting you on the road toward recovery.
66546Oh my Chris... I'm so sorry to read of your pain and the long path to find relief. You will stay in my prayers from the other side of the world. Hope that all is well soon. --Sharon
by pennifold
17 Jan 2016
Thanks Sharon, I know when I was lying in the MRI machine for an hour with all the noise it made, I felt an extreme peace because I had so many of you ladies praying for me whilst I was in there. I actually fell asleep and let me tell you it was like lying inside a cement mixer with a container full of bricks tumbling around. So noisy, so for me to fall asleep was a miracle. The MRI team said hardly anyone falls asleep during one of these!!!! So I know the prayers are helping. I just need some really strong arrow prayers now. Love Chris
9752Really hope you get relief from your pain soon. I too have had experience with back pain (spinal stenosis), which was made worse by a chiropractor. Once the doctors got the pain under control, I started slow physiotherapy; then had acupuncture. It did the trick & I am pain free the last 5 years. Sending you healing thoughts!
by pennifold
17 Jan 2016
Wow, that is encouraging news Karen, I hope those options will help me too. I think I have to see a Rheumatologist first, so we'll see what he/she suggests. I also thought of going to a therapy pool to ease the pain. Thanks for your prayers and thoughts.
Can I ask you how long you had acupuncture for? I had 2 sessions, but nothing happened. The acupuncturist said what he did should have given me some relief - but there was nothing at all! Love Chris
1877Chris praying for your relief and finding the right diagnosis. I hate being in the hospital but sometimes it's the only way.
Take care and be vigilant.
by pennifold
17 Jan 2016
Thanks Theresa, I'm trying really hard to put up with it, but it's so debilitating! Love Chris
18102Glad to hear you have a definitive diagnosis. Keep your spirits up. Hoping this all subsides and soon. mk
by pennifold
17 Jan 2016
Thanks so much, I'm trying to remain upbeat, but it's very frustrating having constant pain. Love Chris
1334Oh my goodness, Chris...I pray that they will find a way to relieve your pain....and am glad you are now in the hospital where they can monitor you and hopefully find the cure to bring you relief...
by pennifold
17 Jan 2016
Hi Kim, yes, I'm happy to be in a controlled environment. I just want to heal and asap! It's no fun being confined to a hospital room - now I know what a caged animal feels like. Love Chris
314368Thank you for letting us know. I am so glad you went to the hospital. Take care and know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
by pennifold
17 Jan 2016
Thanks Chris, it's the best place to be at the moment. Trev said to me this morning, you just stay there as long as it takes to work out the pain issue. Everyone has been so worried about me, but I keep telling them I'll be o.k. once the pain stops. Love Chris
P.S. Has Christie arrived yet?
173584I hope they get you sorted . and on the road to good health soon,
Hugs pam
30988Chris hope they find something that will work. I had a bad reaction to Indocid, if you feel like your getting hot similar to a hot flush check the mirror if you can see the redness rising up toward your head then your having a reaction let the doctor know straight away. I know it might sound silly but it's like watching a cartoon where their temper rises and they lose it.
by pennifold
17 Jan 2016
Thanks Marian, thanks for the warning. I'll certainly let them know if it happens to me, I'm a bit worried about taking it as when I looked it up on the internet, people with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes shouldn't have it. I'm hoping that the anti-inflamatories I'm on will get me through tonight. The nights are the worst! Love Chris
45917So sorry to hear you are still struggling. I hope the answers bring some treatment that will bring relief from the pain. Hugs and prayers.
by pennifold
17 Jan 2016
Hi Terri, nice to hear from you. I also hope this new treatment will bring me some more relief. Love Chris
10494I sure hope the best for you so you can post. I really love seeing everyone's work. It gets my marbles going. Every once in a while the marbles are rolling around so much so that the fog get lifted.
Be careful with your Chiropractor because they can mess you up which will affect the rest of your life. I too had a bad experience but this was with a Physical Therapist. I ended up having back surgery.
Take it easy !
by pennifold
17 Jan 2016
Ooh! sorry to read that Wendy. I've decided not to ever go back the Chiropractor. She got me to lie on my left side and pulled my right leg over from my hip to the table, I felt a twinge and from then on I've had excruciating pain. So I already know about your comment re Chiro's. Love Chris
1872Dear Chris.......what a relief to hear you are getting the help you need...is it your hip or sciatica or both that has you down now? I pray whichever it is that it can be relieved.......I know how stessful this pain can be....keep us informed!! Big hug!
by pennifold
17 Jan 2016
Hi Vicki, it is my right buttock and hip joint. The bursitis was so inflamed yesterday and after taking some anti- inflamatories early this morning it has eased. I'm just starting to feel a niggle and will be taking my last one soon. Love Chris
261161Oh Chris, you poor poor thing. I just sent you a very unimportant message, so please ignore. I do hope you soon feel well again. Nothing really matters except good health does it?
by pennifold
17 Jan 2016
Yes, thanks Vicki, I have replied. You are right our health is of great importance. I've never had pain like this and am just so thankful that I finally got a correct diagnosis and can look forward to getting better. Love Chris
16529I am so sorry you are still dealing with this. I really hope they will find a way to get you some relief.
109762Hi,
I am so glad you have finally been correctly diagnosed! I do hope they find a treatment that works VERY soon.
Being in pain all the time is no fun at all. My prayers are with you.
God Bless.
Anneliese
by pennifold
17 Jan 2016
Thanks so much Anneliese - I'm happy too to be finally diagnosed correctly. Being in constant pain is no fun at all, you are right. Love Chris
8037Hi Chris...OMG consistant pain like this just wears you down I hope the medics ae on the right track now and you can get some permananet relief sending you heaps of healing...soozie
by pennifold
17 Jan 2016
Thanks my dear, I'm glad to be finally diagnosed and can be put onto the right medication etc. for my body to heal, it's been a long time coming. Love Chris
25169I am so very sorry that you are still in pain. When you told me that you were going into hospital I thought that you might be pain free by now. Let us hope that they will get to the bottom of this at long last. Love and hugs.
by dailylaundry
17 Jan 2016
Oh, Chris, I just read this - I hate that you still have been in pain - but, a person can only take so much - I am happy you called the doctor and told him you needed relief. Hopefully, this medication will be the thing for you. You need to feel like yourself again!! I am happy you are getting help! Hugs to you and keep us informed! Love, Laura*
by pennifold
17 Jan 2016
Ha ha ha! No pun intended by the comment "get to the bottom of this", because that is where it's located, the bottom/bum. No the pain is still there, but so much diminished since since yesterday. I actually feel 'normal' he he he! Love Chris
by pennifold
17 Jan 2016
That's o.k. Laura it doesn't bother me and I'm sure Sarah neither. Love Chris
253107Chris i so feel for you, i thought you were getting better. This new doctor, hope fully can get to the core of this pain and get you some permanent releif. I pray it will not be too long in coming, and if you are still in the hospital at least they are watching you carefully,is this something that they have now diagnosed, that can be fixed all together. I hope so , as you can not keep having this pain reoccur. Thinking of you, and send my love and best wishes. Sandra.
by pennifold
17 Jan 2016
Hi Sandra, well that is the hope of the Professor, he is hoping that the medication I'm now on will work.
The swelling has gone down remarkably since yesterday, thank God. I'm going to be in here till at least Tuesday. Thanks for your kind empathy. Love Chris
243290h! My you lost me but keep us informed as to your progress. I hope you get help, Love , Kay
by pennifold
16 Jan 2016
Hi Kay, basically I have Trochanteric Bursitis and Gout. Apparently my body just makes too many crystals, because I don't eat offal, I don't eat rich foods and have a very bland diet. Having Type 11 Diabetes, I watch my food closely and I'm also to Soy. I only have a Champagne maybe twice a year. Occasionally a Scotch and dry and that was when I had so much pain last week, when Trev was trying to be helpful. The drink just made be sleepy! I've at least got an answer to what it is and now what to do with regards to treating it. Love Chris
85867Chris I hope this all works out for you am thinking and praying all will go well.
by pennifold
16 Jan 2016
Thanks so much, I really have appreciated all the wonderful ladies prayers on here. You are all like family to me. Love Chris
10294It is time for relief of pain. Not only the pain, but having to keep searching for the right dr to help and try to wait for an appointment, can be so depressing and overwhelming. As I told you earlier, I hope this hospital stay will give you the rest and recoup you need so much. I hope you get a good night sleep tonight and wake up a new woman, free of any pain.
by pennifold
16 Jan 2016
Thanks darling, I hope so too. At least I've got my laptop which Trevor dropped in this morning. I was going nuts doing every crossword I could get my hands on. I too am so happy to be finally able to label this, I think finding the problem has been a major issue. It's hard to diagnose. Love Chris
by toogie
17 Jan 2016
You would think as advanced as medical science is, they could come to a diagnosis sooner but sometimes unfortunately for the patient it does take time....I know all about going nuts!-lol-glad you got the laptop. Trevor knows how to keep his woman happy...let her get to Cute!-lol-Take it easy and let us know how you rested last night.
by pennifold
17 Jan 2016
First decent night's sleep I've had so far. I went to bed at midnight and woke at 3.30 and got up for a wee. Went back to sleep until 5.45 when my body alarm goes off. I always wake at that time. 6.00am nurse comes in to do my bp and give me some Panadol for a couple of hours, then I get Lyrica, Mobic and Tramadol. So far they seem to be giving me some relief. Muscular problems take a long time apparently to heal!!!! And now what with these Gout crystals that's going to be a bit longer! I feel like I want to rub myself out and start all over again. Wouldn't that wonderful if we just had a magic wand and voila, we're renewed. I'm praying like mad to our Lord to help me through this,. I've handed it over to him to heal me. Love Chris
P.S. Trev knew I was missing my daily dose of Cute. So happy to have something to do other than all the crosswords I could get my hands on,
by heleninca
17 Jan 2016
My prayers for you to get relief without having to take an army of pills is heartfelt. Get more peaceful sleep also.
by toogie
18 Jan 2016
So glad you rested better . I hope this is just the start of getting well and each day there is improvement .
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