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Re: Life can be a Pain

And do I have another photo? I think I have tranferred another one from my phone - they don't always work out

love the photo my second mum @Owlunar , it looks ssoooooo nice

can`t take one tonight , it is tooo cloudy , but no rain

Re: Life can be a Pain

Hi @Shaz51 @BlueBay @Maggie @Zoe7 @Former-Member @Gazza75 

 

I feel really out of touch with the forum - maybe it's because it has been very quiet and to keep in touch with the stories it is important to at least read them and I have been really tired lately and just not up to it - it has been enough to run my own life and a long weekend has been very long indeed - but I am tired and still okay

 

Cutting back on pain medication is really hard - I am prepared to continue with the programme - bouts of hayfever are making everything worse - the sneezing really knocks me out - and makes my back pain worse so it feels like an uphill battle

 

This is just a keeping-in-touch post - like saying-I'm-here and okay 

 

I'm just not really focused right now - and maybe things will improve with February

 

I hope everyone else is the best they can be

 

Dec

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@Owlunar  It is enough for you to cope with your own pain, hay fever, sneezing and cutting back on medication.

Its nice to hear from you when you can, you are valued. 

 

Thankyou for letting us know you are here and ok.

February is not far away, Saturday I think, so maybe life will improve then.

For now, Sending you lots of 💜❤️💚💙💛

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Thanks @Maggie 

 

I did take some time out to care for myself and I am feeling better about things generally and lately there have been a lot of new members with posts I have been able to identify with and this feels as if I am useful - okay - to be honest - more than that - I have been feeling really useful

 

And @Zoe7 @Shaz51 @BlueBay @Gazza75 @Former-Member  et al

 

I am feeling really tired about reducing my pain medication - I got well down on one of my medications but then found I had to up it as I was told to by my GP and reduding another one has begun and this is tough - naturally the result is pain and this is acceptable and part of the deal and I can manage that - what is harder to deal with is that just normal life - chores etc - take longer - and there are things I am just not getting done

 

But my GP is supportive and I am glad he is back

 

The good news is that my permit for the next year will be updated - and this gives me until well into next year to reduce my medication if that is possible - I also know from the specialist that this might not be possible but I still have to have the facet joint injections that will most likely make a huge difference - they did in the past

 

One thing at a time - so days are better than others and some weeks are better than others - and life does go on

 

Dec

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It's nice to hear you are making progress @Owlunar 🙂 Heart

I am glad you have a supportive GP that you are comfortable with.  I always enjoy reading your updates and supportive posts.  Thanks for tagging Me.

 

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@Owlunar  It all sounds a bit up and down I think. Injections and reducing medication. Pain takes its toll. If only there was an easier way.

 

Having an understanding GP makes so much difference.

I don’t know if it’s hot in your part of the country, but we are in for a whole week of it. I shouldn’t complain really, but I do, I hate the heat. I do love autumn and spring. So much colour and change.

 

You sound like there is not much choice, as to whether to take it easy or not. I too find things are taking longer than they used to. People walking faster than ever, or so it seems.

Always good to get an update, and see you around the forums. 🦉🦉🦉💜💜💜

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Yes life does go on @Owlunar 

I'm glad you have a supportive doctor. 
one day at a time ❤️❤️

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Hi @BlueBay @Maggie @Gazza75 @Shaz51 @Former-Member 

 

I started this message yesterday but got distracted and didn't get back to it.

 

I went out on Monday and had the software updated on my computer. I am not sure if I can say any magic words that will make my printer work but if I can't then I can take the computer back to the Good Guys and they can fix that

 

I want - need all this to work. I sat down and tried to work out the printer instructions and yes - I will have to get the details configured in by someone who knows what they are doing - I will have to leave my computer there next time - I hope not but that's the way it goes when I pay other people to do things properly at times

 

I also got myself a new suitcase so I am thinking about going away again - normally I would be organising something by now but I am waiting for the fires and floods and coronavirus issues to settle - I am happy enough at home and don't need to travel so I will wait for a few weeks to see how the world is by then. But I have the new case and it's small enough to carry-on which means I need not wait in the crowds for the luggage to appear when all I want to do is go home.

 

I guess other people know the feeling.

 

And I have possums in my roof. I can't see where they are getting in but I could hear them moving the tiles around - and they were fighting inside the roof cavity and made that hissing noise - I don't know if they are breeding at this time of year - very disturbing and I really do not want them to pee in my roof either - that would be more than unpleasant.

 

I decided to make another appointment with my psychologist yesterday and thought I would have to wait a couple of weeks but I was lucky - there was a cancellation and I have an apppointment today - because I have updated the software in my computer I wrote a draft for an email to send to my old pain specialist who I saw for years. I explained what happened and that I am in the private system now - I am concerned other seniors might be getting short shrift from the young specialist I saw and feel it's right I should let the supervisors know of my displeasure. I feel better if I do stick my neck out than if I keep quiet.  

 

I'm pretty sure my letter is okay but I would like someone to vet it for me because it is a delicate matter - and I also feel great I have done this.

 

It's humid again - still - in Melbourne. Tropical weather which feels great when I am in the tropics

 

I hope everyone has the best day they can

 

Sending best wishes

 

Dec

 

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And  - my dear old Dad would be turning 100 today  - I do miss him but he left me the great legacy of his DNA - what better gift could I have?

 

Dec

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@Owlunar  I don’t do well with technology, it’s the dinosaur in me I think. 🦖🦕🦖🦕 I’m trying to update my iPad, a simple task, it’s just a matter of getting to the right place, which isn’t too far away. Procrastination I think.

 

A suitcase is a good start. I understand your delay with fires, floods and coronavirus. I hope it comes at the right time.

 

Possums in the roof. Annoying. They can sound like they have hobnailed boots. Can you get someone to check it out. It’s been a long time since I heard one hiss. All unpleasant for sure.

 

Good on you for sticking your neck out, considering others. I hope it is received well.

 

We have had a few hot and muggy days here in tassy recently. Unusual for down this way. Hard to get anything done. I now have air con, so no need to complain really.

 

Sending best wishes back to you @Owlunar . I hope the rest of today goes ok enough. 🦉🦉🦉🦉🦖🦕🦖

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