Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 117 Location: Granite Bay, CA
Towie Posted: 08-27-06 11:50am
((comfort)) I am so sorry to hear about
all of your health problems hon!! I can
truly relate, though! Hopefully they
will get the shingle and problems with
your legs under control!
My problems havent been from my
gallbladder surgery. That has been fine.
The only problem I can see that may have
something to do with it is that I have
severe ibs!! It sucks! My other health
problems range from pcos, high blood
pressure, diabetes, carpal tunnel in both
hands/wrists, as well a a tons of other
crap. It really does suck. I havent
felt healthy in so long! What is even
worse is that I am only 34! Sigh like I
said, I can relate to you! Do you have a
hubby or kids that can help you out while
you arent feeling well? Take care!
Jeannine
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sandyallen
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Feb 2004 Posts: 4580
Posted: 08-27-06 13:21pm
Towie, I am not a dr but my suggestion is
that if your leg is not getting any better
that you should get referred to a neuro,
you do have a right for a second opinion,
let him check you out.
I heard that when they use staples that
you have less scaring , that is what they
used on my neck surgery fusion two times
and on my carpal tunnel, . Both hands.
I myself am kind of tired of dr's! I lost
my medical insurance, I am disabled do to
ms, rsd, optical neuritus, I fall alot,
even with a cane I do have a whhel
chair(electric) but I am not ready for
that, I have had 22 surgeries I also have
peripheral neuropathy, ddd, djd,
fibromyalgia, among other problems, about
all the dr can do is take some of the pain
away. Thank goodness I have a good
husband that takes out on my electric
scooter and I am so thankful that I have
my dogs, although I do miss working and
driving but I do the best I can so I
totally understand what you are going thru
jenine I am glad that your baby is okay, I
hope you get better!
The best to all
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towie
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 23 Location: nj
Jeannine Posted: 08-27-06 16:03pm
It's been a rough year but it seems like I
have been lucky compared to you. When you
said the last 13 years have been rough,
you weren't kidding. I will be 44 next
month and like I said before prior to this
year my only problem was my thyroid. I
would occasionally get sick with a sore
throat and last year I did have pneumonia
but other than that have been fortunate
enough to be healthy. That's why when
this year rolled around a few people were
stunned because I never get sick. I
looked at the summary for my health
insurance since january and there were
over 40 claims processed for doctors. I
have a 16 year old daughter. Need I say
more? She stayed home the day I had
surgery only because I told her she had to
and then it was just me and the dog after
that. But I am a self-sufficient person
and am used to doing things on my own.
Thanks, I appreciate your kindness, take
care of yourself and be well. If you want
to keep in touch email me at cfeldman6
2@aol.Com.
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towie
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 23 Location: nj
Sandyallen Posted: 08-27-06 16:25pm
My leg doesn't hurt like it did but it is
still numb and when you touch it it feels
like it is bruised. My doctor told me to
call her after I finished taking the
medication if it wasn't better. The
gastro doctor I know said it sounds like
shingles, however he would like to rule
other things out. He said after
everything is checked which may cause the
problem with my leg, then he would suggest
a neurologist. He said it is possible
something is pressing on a nerve and that
he would want to do a colonscopy, xrays,
ct scan but I told him I wanted to wait a
bit. I'm just tired of being poked and
prodded.
Like jeannine, you also seem to have been
going through hell. You didn't lose you
health insurance because of your
disability, did you? I have a friend who
has ms and has to use a wheel chair. She
no longer works and can't drive either. I
don't know what I would do if I were in
that situation. I am constantly on the go
besides work and other things I am
involved in. I had a hard time after my
surgery being cooped up in my house. You
are lucky to have a good understanding
husband. I call people like him angels.
As for the dogs, there is nothing like
having a dog. I am sure they are right
there beside you and always filled with
love. Mine follows me around the house
and goes with me whenever she can. Take
care of yourself, be well and email me if
you want to chat. My address is in the
above post.
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jeannine_29
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 117 Location: Granite Bay, CA
Thanks! Posted: 08-29-06 23:47pm
Sandy, thanks for the well wishes!! I am
so sorry that you have to deal with ms and
stuff! That really sucks! I am glad
that your hubby is so helpful, though!
That is great :)
towie~
i agree with sandy, hon! If your leg
isnt getting any better, then you
definetly need to see a doctor again!
Better safe than sorry, ya know?! Are
you diabetic by any chance? That could
cause you to heal slower, etc......As for
me...Yeah, I am sick to death of being ill
and feeling like crap all the time! Its
very difficult esp with working full time
and having 3 kids! Thank god for my
fiance! He is very helpful. (so are the
kids) as for my insurance...No, I never
had any problems with them with all my
surgeries and doctors appt's! I was very
lucky! I even had a breast reduction,
fully covered by my insurance as well :)
my current insurance sucks, though. I
pay a 40$ co pay and my meds ( I take
alot) cost me about 130$ a month with
insurance! Sigh...Well, im off to bed.
Ill write more tomorrow! Take care and
have a great night! Btw, if you ever
want to write/email me, my email address
is jeanni
ne_29@yahoo.Com :) jeannine
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towie
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 23 Location: nj
Jeannine Posted: 08-30-06 19:08pm
Well, I called my doctor yesterday about
my leg. It's still numb but doesn't hurt
like it did. She said it is going to take
a while to get back to normal. I am going
to wait a bit and if it doesn't get
better, I will have it checked out by the
gastro doctor I know. Today I was off
from work and went out to lunch with my
daughter. I have resigned to the fact I
cannot eat out in restaurants. Within 10
minutes of leaving, I had to rush to find
a bathroom. It was a good thing we were
in the mall. Three kids? God bless you.
I can't deal with one, I couldn't imagine
having three! But then again mine is a
teenager. I know what you mean about not
feeling well and having to work a full
time job. It sucks. But I need to work
to pay the bills. For the most part, I
feel much better than I did. Now it's
just the leg and the headaches, and
watching what I eat, other than that i'm
good. As for the diabetes, no I don't
have that. I was checked for that back in
may when I had cellulitis in my leg. It
just seems strange to me that I have had
one problem after another this year. And
none of it is related. My insuranve is
pretty good. I have direct access, so I
don't need a referral to see a doctor. My
co-pay is only $10 but I do pay about $125
every 2 weeks towards my insurance which
covers me and my daughter. Prescriptions
cost $10-$20-$35 depending on the drug.
Well, I will have to go. Talk to you soon
and take care of yourself. Keep in
touch.
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jeannine_29
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 117 Location: Granite Bay, CA
Towie Posted: 08-30-06 19:30pm
Hey there!! Good to hear from you :) im
glad to hear that you got ahold of your
doc!! I am also glad that you arent' in
nearly as much pain, but the numbness
sucks! Do you have major problems
walking because of that?
It sounds like your insurance is similar
to mine! My work changed our's last year
for some crappy reason and it got worse if
you can imagine that!! What sucks is
that I pay about 130$ a month for all my
meds and that is with insurance!
Grrrrrr
yes! 3 kids! :) mine are teens too for
the most part! My oldest daughter is 13
1/3, my other daughter will be 12 sept
28th and my son is 9! They definetly
keep me on my toe's, that is for sure!
Hehehe in actuality, I only wanted 2
kids..One boy and one girl, but we know
how that works! Lol my middle daughter,
haley was a surprise! I was on bcp's
when I got ob with her! Talk about
shock..Hehehe my son was the only planned
pregnancy. Event hough its hard, I
wouldnt change it for the world! Take
care :)
jeannine
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towie
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 23 Location: nj
Jeannine Posted: 08-31-06 21:09pm
Hi jeannine. The numbness is in my knee
and thigh area. I only had a problem with
walking and sleeping when I had the
burning shooting pains through it. Right
now it is sore when I touch it, like it is
bruised and sometimes feels like it is
sunburned, but it doesn't hurt like it
did.
Our hr director was considering changing
our health insurance last year, but my
doctor was not in the new policy she was
considering. I helped convince her to
keep our current health insurance. I did
not want to switch doctors just to save a
couple of dollars. It wasn't worth it to
me.
Ah, the lovely teenage years, especially
with girls. Have you started with the
attitudes yet? I am in the stage where
everything is my fauly and I don't know
anything. I'm told I have a couple more
years before she starts liking me again.
But I wouldn't change anything either. My
daughter and I have always been close.
She really is a good kid, but a little
self absorbed at this age. Tell haley her
birthday is a day before mine. She must
be a really good kid. Lol.
I have to go to bed now, was up too early
this morning. I went to work at 7 and am
now exhausted. Take care of yourself and
email me if you want.
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jeannine_29
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 117 Location: Granite Bay, CA
Towie Posted: 08-31-06 22:01pm
Im going to try this again..My computer
keeps freezing on me..Sigh
anyhow. I am glad that your hr dept
didnt change your insurance!! That would
have sucked royally!! Is there anything
else your docs can do for your pain and
dumbness??
Yes, my girls are in the teenage years!!
My oldest doesnt give me a problem, but my
middle daughter...Ackkkkkkkk!! She
already has attitude and now being in
junior high as well as just starting her
period...Im gonna be dead in the next
year..Lol well, im gonna jet. Take care
and feel better!
J
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towie
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 23 Location: nj
Jeannine Posted: 09-05-06 20:51pm
I just read your email and had to laugh.
You asked if there was anything they could
do about my pain and 'dumbness'. No,
there is nothing they can do about that.
Lol. As for the numbness, she just said
that it was going to last for a while but
offered no solutions. If it persists I
will call her again. It is not like it
hurts all the time. It bothers me
sometimes when I walk and at the end of
the day. And sometimes when I am
sleeping. It doesn't hurt like it did, so
maybe it is getting better. One thing
that has been happening though, I have
been on an emotional rollercoaster. I
thought it was from the medication (done
with the prescriptions), then thought it
was hormonal, but right now no excuse. I
go from normal, to ticked off, to laughing
to emotional. As for the dumbness, how
did you know?? Lately it takes a while
for things to pentrate. Who knows, maybe
i'm just losing my mind! I have to ready
for work tomorrow. Take care of yourself.
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jeannine_29
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 117 Location: Granite Bay, CA
Towie Posted: 09-05-06 22:25pm
Hey!! Glad to hear from you!! I say
slap the crap outta your doctor!! She
needs to give you something for when your
leg hurts!! I just guessed about the
numbness..Hehehe boy, im good! :)
i have neuropathy really badly in both of
my legs and feet from my diabetes. Ive
had this for over a year now and it sucks!
I get severe pain with tingling all day,
but esp at night when im laying down to
sleep. Needless to say, I can relate to
the leg pain!! Mine doesnt prevent me
from walking, etc though so I feel for you
there! How is everything else going?
Killed your teenager yet? Lol take care
hon!!
Jeannine
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towie
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 23 Location: nj
Jeannine Posted: 09-06-06 17:39pm
First I want to thank you for listening to
me. I really appreciate your support. I
feel like I am constantly complaining
about one thing or another but this year
has been a challenge for me. I was up
until 4:30 this morning because my lower
back hurt and my leg was bothering me.
Finally I put a heating pad on it and went
to sleep until 8am. So you can imagine
what kind of mood I was in today at work,
besides being on an emotional
rollercoaster. Then I get a message to
call the mammography place back. It was
too late in the day to call them today so
now I have to call them tomorrow. I went
last friday and was in and out so I
thought that was the end of it. Well, I
should have known better. Every time I go
to the doctor I have to go back a second
time. I really can't take much more.
As for my teenage daughter, let's put it
this way she is on death row this week.
Another challenge. It is a wonder i'm not
in a mental home yet. Thank god she went
back to school today.
Thanks again and take care of yourself. I
will talk to you soon.
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jeannine_29
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 117 Location: Granite Bay, CA
Towie Posted: 09-06-06 20:38pm
Awww hon!! I am so sorry that your back
and leg was hurting you so badly!! Are
you able to soak in a hot tub for the
pain?? That is what I have to do for
mine and it works atleast for alittle
while! Im amazed your doc hasnt given
you anything for the pain..((comfort))
that sucks!
And dont worry about complaining/venting!!
That is what im here for! Besides, you
listen to me too! :)
i know what you mean about kids! Is your
daughter still suffering from teenage
pms?! Lol my girls arent too bad...Well
most of the time. Its my son that has
been causing problems...Grrrrrr..Anyhow,
im off and running. Take care!!
Jeannine
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towie
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 23 Location: nj
Jeannine Posted: 09-10-06 19:30pm
Boy what a stressful week! I'm glad that
one is over, now it is time to start
another. I finally was able to sleep this
weekend. Between wed & thurs I had 6
hours sleep. My legs were jumpy and I
couldn't get to sleep. I went back on
friday for another mammogram and thank god
it was ok. They said see you next year
and not to skip coming back. Again, I go
for a check up and it winds up where I
have to go back. I'm not finding this
humorous one bit. I was talking to my
mother today who was diagnosed with lupus
not too long ago. We were talking about
all of the problems I had this year and
she told me to mention that she has lupus
to my doctor. She said, which I didn't
know, that it is hereditary. It took a
long time, years, for her to be diagnosed.
As for my daughter, yes she still suffers
from pms. But she can be wicked without
it. Everyday is a challenge. I heard I
have a few more years and things will get
better.
Well, off to bed early tonight. Have to
be to work at 7. I just hate mornings.
Talk to you soon and take care of
yourself.
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jeannine_29
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Posts: 117 Location: Granite Bay, CA
Towie Posted: 09-11-06 23:11pm
Hey there!! I am so glad that your
mammogram came out ok!! I had one
several years back and they found 2 lumps
in my right breast. They immediately did
an ultra sound on it to confirm. I ended
up having a biopsy and all came back ok.
Thank god!
Yes, definetly mention the lupus to your
doc. Better safe than sorry! I was
having a crap load of symptoms so my doc
did a bunch of blood tests. It came back
that I have pcos! Talk about a
shocker!
Sorry to hear about the lack of sleep,
too! That can really be a horrible
thing, esp if you work and have to get up
early! I hope it has been better the
last few days for you! Are your legs
feeling better today? Take care!
Jeannine
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cc2sweet
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 Oct 2006 Posts: 1 Location: California
Re: Post Laproscopic Gallbladder Posted: 11-01-06 02:42am
I had surgery 8 days ago. I have a
question about the surgical staples.
They are very itchy, slightly red and the
skin beneath them is still swollen.
Anyone remember what the staples look
like? How are they removed, etc... How
long after surgery did they take them
out?
I have been on a low fat diet since
surgery and lost 6 lbs. I have trouble
with puddings, milk, (still afraid to eat
anything with fat).
I am ready to yank out the staples and am
fearful of the pain it will cause when
they are removed. I can't stand pain!
