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Started by amberjolie1, October 27, 2011, 07:57:33 PM

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amberjolie1

October 27, 2011, 07:57:33 PM
Today was a "sigh" sort of day so I felt like having a pity party.

My fingertips are sore again and I knocked the bad one against a tap - YOWCH!!!!

Things just seem to be getting progressively sorer.  Plaquenil still not working, after almost 6 months.

Even though I've found work again (which is good, I shouldn't be complaining), it's not in the area that I prefer.  I feel incompetent compared to the others.  I hate having to wake up so early all the time, and not have much time for the kids in the evenings.  But I can't stop working since we're already a one-income family (hubby also has AI issues).  I also hate having to fight through every meeting not to fall asleep.

Even though I'm working, the cost of living has gone up so much that we're still not breaking even.  And we don't do much.  We own our cars, we don't go out for entertainment.  How can we not afford things?  I just don't get it sometimes.

And finally, I have to go on a business trip for work, for a whole week.  I'm ready to puke just thinking about it.  I'm not so worried about my medical issues.  It's the leaving the family for a week.  And my husband having to figure out how to take care of them all for the whole time (usually when I get home from work, I'm on "duty"). 

Anyways, like I said, I'm having a pity party today.  Anyone else want to join in?

gold55

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October 27, 2011, 08:20:48 PM
I'm too tired to party tonight but....I wanted to wish you the best with your aches and pains....I've got finger and hand pain as well as foot pain...right now it's diagnosed as osteoarthritis but it's tender and it hurts!  Be safe on your trip....I know what you mean by wanting to be home with the family plus it's no fun feeling bad while traveling!!  Wishing you better days ahead starting TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!   :D
Dx#1:  dx changed to Sicca Syndrome + UCTD (how wonderful)
Dx#2:  Osteoarthritis and high cholesterol
Meds:  my golden retrievers, my doodle, otc tylenol, ibuprofen, mobic, vitamins, omegas, oral pilocarpine, liguid chondroiten/glucosamine with

KellyG999

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October 27, 2011, 08:37:36 PM
I hate leaving my family for business trips. Also, my illness tends to act up when I am traveling AND lugging heavy bags with me.

One bright spot - the doc wrote "no travel X 8 weeks" on my release back to work. That should help me acclimate before hitting the road.

I know how you feel. My hubby and I both work and it's a struggle to pay the bills each month. That's my job (plus laundry, cleaning, dog care, dishes, food shopping etc etc...) and its stressful.

BIG SIGH....Hang in there.
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