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Posted 12/23/2013 11:10 AM (GMT 0)
Hoping my GI will be there when I call but wonderong, what's he gonna do anyway? Pondering going against orders and taking more pain meds to get to work. Hardly slept all night e in with tylenol pm...and when I did it was weird.

I don't even think I have to go it just hurts. And now it hurts behind my belly button. And I'm hungry but just too Hurty and queasy....

I'm so scared. It seems like nothing works. Ice pack just made me cold. Heat pad will turn my belly red but it barely feels warm to me anymore. Did aloe juice and cumin.

I just to be admitted somewhere at this point. If that nurse says she will call me back tomorrow (again) I'm going to lose it and cry lol.
Posted 12/23/2013 11:39 AM (GMT 0)
Please go to the ER.
Posted 12/23/2013 11:39 AM (GMT 0)
Tmi.....is it normal for our stool to consistently look like partially cooked ground meat? That can't be good and bit just keeps happening.
Posted 12/23/2013 11:41 AM (GMT 0)
Yeah if they don't respond I think I will...already more bills than I can pay anyway and I could probably use the fluids at least....
Posted 12/23/2013 12:13 PM (GMT 0)
:( I'm sorry. I hope some relief is coming your way today!
Posted 12/23/2013 1:22 PM (GMT 0)
I hope you get something to help you. I think with your symptoms your on too low of a dose of pred and your lialda isn't even the dose that should be taken when your flaring.
Posted 12/23/2013 4:59 PM (GMT 0)
Hey wifeofmars. You have a lot of posts on here about different things throughout the day.
I don't want to sound like a jerk but I want to suggest that "chilling out" might help. Our disease is affected by stress as well... increase in symptoms and pain when freaking out about things is common.

I'm trying to piece together everything you've said all over and I'm having a hard time figuring out what's going on with you.

I realize you were recently diagnosed. Given Lialda and a pretty low pred dose, correct? Then c. Diff on top of it all.

And in this short time since your diagnosis you've: stopped/started your Lialda multiple times and taken a lot of prescription pain meds?

Maybe what you need is a week off work, taking your UC medications as prescribed, eating low residue and sleep.

I know what you're going through with the pain... not c diff pain, but I'm in a terrible painful flare. I cant imagine taking much for prescription pain killers... they always make me so nauseous and weird. I already feel nauseous and weird! Lol.

I know I'm not a veteran to this disease and maybe some of the regulars will disagree with me... but I think you could really benefit from accepting that you have this disease and taking some time to deal with it.
don't worry about going back to work right away. Maybe make a few appointments during the time of day you feel best.
you need to take your medicine and rest and relax. Your body needs to heal. And worrying about every little thing that comes with UC is not going to help your guts calm down any.

Don't hate me and feel better hun!
Posted 12/23/2013 6:38 PM (GMT 0)
You don't sound like a jerk at all and you are right I know. I just have no support right now and spending weeks alone in bed has gotten to me a bit. Unfortunately I have to at least do a few hours of paperwork thus week or there is literally no way to pay rent and feed kids. That's a legitimate worry. Its been a bad year and for me this just was the straw that broke the camels back.

GI called something in for me, not sure what as I was a bit out of it when we spoke and he tried to assure me I won't be sick long.

I'm trying. I've been the positive one all year, and I just feel so defeated in exchange.

I will lay back on the crazy posts lol.
Posted 12/23/2013 6:56 PM (GMT 0)
I surely understand the stress over bills. Do you have anyone or family that can help out until u get back on your feet. My son and I moved back in with my mom which was the best for us because this uc at one point debilitated me but I have progressed but not enough to take care of us. Like embers said stress really weighs on this sickness and any kind of stress relief will help. I know it's better said than done but I pray for you and your family some relief very very soon. So sorry you're going through all this because it can be very frustrating. Talking to people on here and my mom and sis has helped me tremendously
Posted 12/23/2013 6:57 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry you are in such rough shape. I understand your fear, frustration and impatience. I was given the impression that my meds would make me feel better and get back to work/life outside the house. They have still not worked and I worry more, like, maybe I will be sick forever. I know it doesn't help to think that way, but it's emotion, not logic and its hard to just will those thoughts away. Adding in your financial worry is just adding to the stress. I know you just want to be better so you can work and get on with normal. I hope whatever the dr. Phoned in for you gives you some relief. Sending hugs your way.
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