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Date: 24.03.2010
From: Pauline

Subject: Feeling really low today

Hi its my first time,Feeling really low today had RA 10 years now,I'v got it in my hands, neck,and knee's. Im a very private person don't want people to see me how i iam now only family.In a wheelchair now had infection in my ankle in hospital for 2 weeks,can't do much for my self now tha'ts what's kiiling me right now.I feel i'am a burden and i am scared.
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Date: 24.03.2010
From: KayJay

Subject: Re: Feeling really low today

Oh Pauline don't be afraid to open up on here. There are some great members here and they have helped me no end with my problem/s. :0)
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Date: 24.03.2010
From: Pauline

Subject: Re: Feeling really low today

Thank u KayJay, am usally a strong person,.that's why i can't understand why i feel really down.Being in the wheelchair has really got to me.
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Date: 24.03.2010
From: KayJay

Subject: Re: Feeling really low today

Sometimes Pauline there is no reason why we feel okay then down the next day. Have you spoke to your GP about it? It does help if they are sympathetic I'm lucky mine is an angel. Being a strong person myself I think we just don't give ourselfs a break we are far too hard on ourself. I'm like if anyone in the family is in trouble I feel I have to help them out - could be because I'm the oldest child - always looking out for the younger siblings !! And I would also hate not being able to do things for myself. But you will find that family or close friends are more than happy to help if you just ask them.

Take a break from beating yourself up Pauline you deserve it :0)
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Date: 24.03.2010
From: jill

Subject: Re: Feeling really low today

Pauline A BIG WELCOME to our Great Forum, KayJay is correct, everyone on here r brill, and eazsy to talk to, it does help get things off ya chest, its rotten what u r going though at the moment, sorry if im sounding ignorant, are u currently using the wheelchair becos of the infection in your ankle? Pauline, almost three weeks ago, I was in hospital and that was for two weeks, when I got out, I went down hill mentally, I didnt cope too well, I always feel a Burden and again, like U and KJ being strong, KJ is so right, think we beat outselves up More than most ppl, I have been what I call myself a huge 'Burden' mainly to my partner, but he alwaysd reassures me and says he loves me and that Im not a Burden at all..... even tho he says it, and I hear it, I dont feel it, I Hate having this condition, mines running riot at the mo, I have Inflam Artha, same as R.A. and same treatment, however, my ESR goes up and down, and one rhummy says im R.A. and another Not,

Pauline, we resepect that u r a private person, but we dont put pressure on anyone, and remember, u r in control of what u want to type and what u want to let off steam about.....so many lovely gals in here, and ive been co ming in year and half, addicted to it, becos of the comfort and the lovely peeps i call 'The Gang' they r special to me, and most of them r the regulars.....come and chat to us, and we reply asap, there is always someone on during the day......Dont give up, Ur Not a burden but U r now a Part(if u want) of this fab forum

Love Jill x
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Date: 24.03.2010
From: pauline x

Subject: Re: Feeling really low today

Thank you Jill, my RA is giving me hell at the moment also,my ankle was weak before because of RA the infection was in the bone.Had an x-ray on monday he said no change he wants a second appin, finished my course of amoxicillin,flucoxacillin two weeks ago,and put me on tramadol for the pain till he gets back to me.Been taken of my RA drugs since Jan because of the infection all i am on are prenisolone,tauxib,co-codamol. Sitting here all day feeling sorry for myself which i hate.Thank u again, Hey tomorrow is another day.
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Date: 24.03.2010
From: KayJay

Subject: Re: Feeling really low today

That's the spirit Pauline ;0)
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Date: 24.03.2010
From: Verity

Subject: Re: Feeling really low today

Hi Pauline! You sound pretty low. Being in so much pain all the time makes everyone have their low days (or weeks.......or months!). Don't think its strange you feeling like that coz its totally understandable : )

I find a lot of comfort and support on this site. That Im not the only one! It makes such a difference being able to just write what youre feeling rather than keepin it in.

What do ya do for entertainment? I find I dwell on things when im bored. I think thats why I love my soaps, easy escape!

Hope youre ok

xx
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Date: 24.03.2010
From: Abbie

Subject: Re: Feeling really low today

(((Pauline))) X
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Date: 24.03.2010
From: Pauline

Subject: Re: Feeling really low today

Hi Verity and Abbie, just taken my painkillers i hope that i have a good nights sleep.RA is my neck now it's really hard to sleep.Apart from that am ok now,Night xx
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Date: 25.03.2010
From: Lynn B

Subject: Re: Feeling really low today

Hi guys just want to moan.. Ijust feel realy low today, think im feeling sorry for myself. just hurt everywere cant sleep, had an angina atack today washed me out completely.then had an asthma atack and my knees feet and back are giving me real jip soz for moaning took me twenty mins to type cos fingers hurt so much, please dont feel sorry i just need a kick up the backside, thanks for letting me ramble on and moan.hope you guys are ok. TCxx
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Date: 25.03.2010
From: KayJay

Subject: Re: Feeling really low today

Hey LynnB. You moan away. Hope today will find you more positive ;0)
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Date: 26.03.2010
From: Verity

Subject: Re: Feeling really low today

Hi Lynn, what a day you had yesterday! No wonder you needed a good moan! How are you feeling today after a nights sleep? Did you manage to get any??

Take care xx
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Date: 26.03.2010
From: Lynn B

Subject: Re: Feeling really low today

Hi verity soz about the moaning yesterday, Ithink Igit about 3 and 1/2 hours sleep in the end. just been totaly knackerd today, thanks for asking. how you doing?
Hey kayjay thank you also for the reply, take care guys xx
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Date: 26.03.2010
From: Lynn B

Subject: Re: Feeling really low today

Verity, soz I meant to ask do you know wen your having your hips done?....
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Date: 26.03.2010
From: Verity

Subject: Re: Feeling really low today

Hey Lynn, yeh Im good. VERY glad its the weekend. Had to travel to opposite side of the country and back on Thurs for a funeral so still pretty knackered. Gonna have an uber lie in tomorrow lol Havent got a date yet for hips, just gotta sit tight and wait I think now. Im quite excited!

Hope youre OK xx
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Date: 27.03.2010
From: valh

Subject: Re: Feeling really low today

pauline hi from me any one would be feeling down in your place. so do not beat your self up about it but get out into the garden when it nice if you can the sun on your face does help do some pots ready for the summer small tasks you can compleat will help make you feel less usless as you will find you can do allsorts i know being off meds is bad only dropped one of mine for a week and life was so hard was like the tin man walking on hot coals lol so (((hugs))) for you things will get better good luck
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Date: 27.03.2010
From: Verity

Subject: Re: Feeling really low today

Haha , tin man on hot coals, thats a good way to desribe it Val! lol
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