plodding on...

Well, I have now completed 2 and a half days (63 hours and 45 mins) off the pain killers and I have gone through hell and back. I never thought coming off a drug would be as hard as it is. Its the worst thing I have ever done and I cant believe the pain one goes through. I have even spoken again to the emergency doc about the pain and its all perfectly normal. The advice to me is dont take anything with codeine in as its addictive. I have had every muscle hurt, arms , legs, face, fingers, you name it. Been sick as a parrot, hot and cold sweats and then the head pain, wow, Like a 50 gun salute going off all day and you cant take a single thing for it. Carol has found me laid in a hot bath at 2 and 4am the last couple of nights in the dark trying to get some relief. I went to the store at 7am this morning and was walking like I needed a zimmer frame. I am dying for Thursday to come for the new tablets, you will never know how much. I have even wept with the pain and i dont cry for anything.

I have to attend a meeting at work with my boss and the sickness manager on this coming Friday. Its supposed to be a meeting to see how I am doing and if there is anything the company can do. Through all the pain, I am sat worrying sick about it and thats not helping at all. I know what my manager is like and I am terrified about it. Even though I know whats supposed to happen, my mind cannot convince me. Need help to stop worrying and start living - anyone know anything on the www?

The best bit of advice I have heard is from the specialist at the hospital who told me I need to get away from where I am working. The stress is not helping me at all - am just praying for the other job, really am.

Anyway, am still plodding on, albeit just and very slowly. Keep checking in a few times a day when I can stand the light.......

take care guys...

Just wanted to say that I'm still praying for you... hope that it gets easier for you and you're not in so much pain... and that the meeting goes well! Try not to stress and work on relaxing... I know easier said than done, but still...

Aww im so sorry for you.
Have you tried either drinking chinese tea? or just fruity or herbal tea, they might relax you a little bit when you are laying down reading a book or having a bath.
I find it very soothing if you put peppermint tea bags in the bath... Its very relaxing and it really helps the muscles. Its not gross really. Just make sure the tea has sipped out of the bags and remove the bags before going in.
Sorry i cant help any further But i hope you get better with your medication
all the best

Originally Posted by fwan

I find it very soothing if you put peppermint tea bags in the bath... Its very relaxing and it really helps the muscles. Its not gross really. Just make sure the tea has sipped out of the bags and remove the bags before going in.
Sorry i cant help any further

But i hope you get better with your medication
all the best

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I love the smell of peppermint - may stagger to the healthfood shop tomorrow - albeit very slowly, but that appeals - thanks for the heads up.

K

Hang in there, Kev - you've already got part of it behind you, i.e., an end is in sight! Are you allowed to have anything with caffeine? There's a rather disgusting "home remedy" for headaches/muscular pain that really works, if you can stomach it: a cup of strong black coffee with 2 teaspoons of lemon juice. It tastes and smells revolting.

Kev

Well, you got my PM about with a list of things for you to try and I'm not sure I've anything esle I can offer - but you know where I am, so just you keep on talking at me boyo and I'll see you get to Thursday in one piece. Day or night Kev, I don't care, if you need to wake me up, go for it, I'll answer. Take care Kev and I'll PM again in the morning to see how you're feeling.

Well I don't know if you have gone through the worst or if the worst is yet to come. Just remember that the end should be in sight soon. Just relax to some soothing music, take it easy. Your wife sounds like a wonderful person.
Take care-think of you.

Hang in there Kev. We're all cheering you on. . Hugs to your wife too - it must be comforting to have someone so supportive alongside you.

Keep plodding on.

Wow. I can't imagine what you are going through. I'm thinking about you and hoping Thursday comes soon! Plus, I'll give a thought for the new job as well!

Lotsa hugs Kev!

I always find petting my furbaby helpful when not feeling good. Otherwise, just hang in there. We're pulling for you!

Hang in there Kev......you're doing great even though it probably doesn't seem like it right now. I suffer from terrible headaches sometimes and one thing I do that really seems to help is to put an icepack on my forehead and even tie it on with a bandana or something. (the pressure seems to help as well) Then lay down on my back with a pillow over my head in a dark room and just try to think of better things.....and relax. I usually can get very comfortable and sometimes even fall asleep like that.

I'm praying for you.

Take care of yourself.

Kev, try to look beyond the pain to the new treatment! I hope that the next few days get better for you.

Take care KEV

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Take care KEV

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Hi guys - am a little easier today - little light headed but am actually feeling easier up in the noggin. Still pain there and was up in the night again walking round the house in the early hours wondering if it will quit. Have been in touch with The Migraine Trust who I have chatted with for a while and are sending me some fact sheets on what I have. Have also talked at length about the drugs and they were great as it was someone who understood the condition and has been there. Am gonna join the trus as would not like anyone else to go through this. Still just sat all day - although today I have been readying for the interview tomorrow and am mentally ready for that. keep fingers crossed....... So thats it for me, am gonna go back and sit for a while longer, put heat pad on head and close eyes for a bit.
Hope you all are okay and thanks for the support
Kev - starting to feel 10 per cent better and I never thought that would be possible.......

Progress is progress we're pulling for you, Kev

Hang in there Kev. Soon this will all be just a bad dream. I'm thinking of you.

Oh great news Kev

Sounds like you've turned the corner. The migraine trust sounds like a great idea - you may be able to help others who feel desparate and find it difficult to imagine if could ever be any better.

Keep plodding on - you're making great progress

Hey Kev, I'm sorry my phone line doesn't seem to want to connect - I tried to call you too, but it seems there must be a line down somewhere, because I can't get through to your end either. I've been having connection troubles too, so I'm just assuming that that's the problem. I'm so glad to hear you're feeling a bit better, like Fran said, progress is progress. All the while you're starting to feel better, you'll be starting to think more positively and that'll have a positive impact on your recovery too. Great news! Goodo on the Migraine Trust - I don't know why I havne't suggested it to you - but until you mentioned it tonight I'd forgotten it existed, if I'm honest. They pulled a friend of mine through and gave her info on what could trigger a migraine and how to avoid it. Since she got all that info through form them, she has only had one migraine (in six months) compared to her usual three per week. That's pretty amazing really. I really hope they can give you something useful too - it's always good to have someone to talk to when they're in the same position as you'rein, or at least they've already been there and they can tell you what it's like to get to the other end of it. Hopefully you'll be able to get through to this end at some point, or I'll be able to get you - once this force 10 gale dies down a bit up here

Night night - hopefully you'll sleep a bit this time - and all the very best for tomorrow. Don't let that evil witch get you down