PMS in a Handbasket--Don't be afraid, just bring us food... Part 21

[tevagirl]

Hello.

4's, you need medication. Want some?

I though of you last night while out shopping. This store had a magnetic bumber sticker that said something to the effect of "On my way to work, kill me please".

I love it!

And I know that things aren't going to change for awhile and I don't know how long I can keep plugging away. I'm very discouraged and I just want to crawl into a hole.

You can and will keep plugging away. Don't make us kick your butt. It's not fun any more.

That last one isn't me, it's Rascal Flatts, Tiggy has it in her siggy. I'm just reminding her.

Love me some Rascal Flatts.

paige, i thought those were the prettiest pictures i have ever seen of you. You have an infectious smile. And you're a sweet and special person and that's why we all love you. Don't ever forget that.

Ditto.

whoa, i just heard a weird noise come from UNDER my house....

Do not go under the house. I repeat..do not go under the house.

I told him that wasn't it, I just wanted to go and meet everyone and hang out with them. I mentioned Caro flying in from the west coast and Paige from Teaas and Jess from Belgium. That one threw him.

I'm coming from Cape May, you know. That's like the big toe of New Jersey.

 

[tevagirl]

Shug! Loved the motivational poster!! Oh how I wish I could put that in my signature!!

 

[snowwhitesmom]

TEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEVA!

gotta go do the dinner thing.....................

 

[tevagirl]

SSSNNNNOOOOWWWYYY!!! Don't go!

 

[snowwhitesmom]

Don't go!

gotta - but I hope to bbl!

 

[tevagirl]

gotta - but I hope to bbl!

Okay.

 

[phorsenuf]

Teva-getting meds shouldn't be a problem. I just need to give my Dr. a call. I've never taken xanax before so I'd have to do a trial run first.

 

[Tigger&Belle]

Teva-getting meds shouldn't be a problem. I just need to give my Dr. a call. I've never taken xanax before so I'd have to do a trial run first.

Teva and I will tell you anything you want... And yes, do a trial run first. Xanax isn't so much calming for me as it makes me sleepy, which was really good when I needed that. I love the Buspar that I'm on--I am sleeping much better and it does help with the general anxiety. I'm currently upping the dose of that.

I need to hop into the shower since I will actually be spending some time soon with unrelated people.

 

[Tigger&Belle]

You can and will keep plugging away. Don't make us kick your butt. It's not fun any more.

OK I'll shut up.

 

[phorsenuf]

Teva and I will tell you anything you want... And yes, do a trial run first. Xanax isn't so much calming for me as it makes me sleepy, which was really good when I needed that. I love the Buspar that I'm on--I am sleeping much better and it does help with the general anxiety. I'm currently upping the dose of that.

I need to hop into the shower since I will actually be spending some time soon with unrelated people.

See, that's what I would prefer, just to fall asleep. If I could take something that would have me sleep for 3 hours than that would be perfect!

 

[newholidayx2]

Hello everyone
Im Barb, recently sent over here by L107ANGEL
I'll be at Pop 11/3-7, Coronado 11/7-11 and BCV 11/11-16

Will there be any DISmeets during that time? Looking for any/all details - thank you

 

[Shugardrawers]

Well that was strange. Like I kept waiting for Rod Serling to show up kinda strange. The ortho was actually decent to me. Of course, the IME report was outrageous. That guy says I can lift 30# no problem, even overhead. Ummm, I have a problematic torn rotator cuff or didn't he read the report? My ortho actually disagreed He is writing a report putting permanent restrictions at no overhead work with the right arm and no lifting over 25# period which I think is still a tad much but overall more realistic. He set the permanent impairment at 15% which I understand is actually the high end of average for this kind of injury. In that respect he was pretty fair to me.

So I asked him where that leaves me considering over a year and 1/2 later it's still giving me pain. He said setting impairment ratings doesn't stop treatment it just settles the question of what kind of work I'll be able to go back to given the extent of the injury. Fine, it still hurts, whatcha gonna do? He starts to give me the song and dance again about it taking time blah blah blah. So I stop him and ask him if shoulder injuries are so notorious for their slow recovery rate and requiring multiple surgeries, why isn't he taking my case seriously? Rather than answer the question he switches gears. He says it could be tendonitis and gives me this ridiculously painful shot in my shoulder joint. Supposedly if that's what it is the shot will work. If it's not then it won't. There's the possibility the tear, which he only smoothed out and didn't actually repair, might have torn more. Gee, ya think? It's kind of hard for a woman who stopped doing repetitive motion work and heavy lifting a year and a 1/2 ago to still have tendonitis that painful. And as I recall, the last shot back in March worked for oh...a week I'm supposed to come back in six weeks. It's been 2 hours and it still hasn't kicked in.

I set up a 2nd opinion on the 12th with a highly recommended ortho who's well known as being a BIG patient advocate. The insurance adjustor "said" months ago that she would authorize it. He said if he feels it warrants continuing care he's willing to take the case. I haven't heard yet whether they got the ok but I suspect she'll take forever to ok it assuming she doesn't go back on her word just like she does everything else

 

[LaraK]

Shug...sounds like a mixed bag of results. I hope the new ortho guys are able to come up with something. I had shoulder surgery years ago and I still have some range of motion issues.

I'm home, I decided that I didn't feel well enough to go to the PTO meeting. I have a blistering headache that is causing me some greying on my peripheral vision. I also have a very sore jaw...no idea of why my jaw is so freakin sore.

Anyway, I gotta feed the family. I'll be back on later as long as my headache doesn't knock out my vision.

 

[hiwaygal]

Shug I don't know what to say about the treatment except at least he's still somewhat listening...not as much as you need and not very aggressively, but it's not nothing.

But, I do want to add that I am SO PROUD OF YOU!!! For standing up to him and asking him the hard questions! For making him give you an answer and for making him take you seriously!!! GOOD FOR YOU!!! (don't copy what that little guy is doing, I don't want you to hurt yourself! )

 

[kaw1218]

Good grief Shug, I agree about the 2nd opinion.

 

[tevagirl]

Hello Barb and welcome!


Shug, I certainly hope they approve the new guy and he listens to you. If you can get them to listen to you then you've accomplished a lot. There is no one who knows your own body better than yourself.

Well, plus all those people who poked around in the nether regions too but you know what I mean.

 

[Tigger&Belle]

Hello everyone
Im Barb, recently sent over here by L107ANGEL
I'll be at Pop 11/3-7, Coronado 11/7-11 and BCV 11/11-16

Will there be any DISmeets during that time? Looking for any/all details - thank you

Welcome to PMS land! I'm glad that you stopped in. We'll have various dinners/get togethers, etc and would love it it you are able to join us. Yay, a new victim, er, I mean friend. Are you travelling alone or with friends/family?

 

[tevagirl]

Off to the showers. Be back in a bit.

 

[LaraK]

Hiya Barbie....I'm the nice one.

STHU people, she may believe me for a few minutes if you didn't laugh so darned loud.

 

[Tigger&Belle]

I'm home, I decided that I didn't feel well enough to go to the PTO meeting. I have a blistering headache that is causing me some greying on my peripheral vision. I also have a very sore jaw...no idea of why my jaw is so freakin sore.

All I'm going to say on that topic is to ask if you've had any frozen 3 Musketeers bars lately?

Off to the showers. Be back in a bit.

How many showers do you take? I still haven't taken mine, but I was only planning on one.

Shug, that is great that you stood up for yourself.