Getting a little overwhelmed

[floopyjim]

Hi all,

My IG infusions are going well, I haven't had a chest infection for 6 months now.  Still feel very tired and keep getting colds but I guess that goes with the territory.  Recently, things took a turn for the worse though, I slipped a disc in my neck.  Been on massive amounts of painkillers, spent a night in hospital (although I am used to that!), have to sleep upright whilst taking tranquilisers.  A PID is enough to send someone into the doldrums without this as well!

I must admit to feeling rather down at the moment.  The painkillers have turned me into a zombie, I can't concentrate on anything, my last infusion was ok (definately didn't feel the needles!) but I couldn't open the packets as my left hand has gone numb and is as weak as a newborn baby's.

This is torture.

Sorry, need a bit of a virtual hug from this forum as I have many times in the past...

James.

PS.  typing one handed is really slow!  And how to people with one arm do their trousers up?!

[glowing]

Hi James.
Oh dear, what a horrible time you're having. These things seem to take forever to improve. It can't be easy to be positive. The good thing about anything happening in the winter is that by the time this dreadful weather changes, hopefully you will be well enough to enjoy the warmer days...right hand fingers crossed. You mentioned one positive as your needles didn't hurt. There's also a positive in typing one handed, the slower you type the better, no brain strain and by the time you've finished you'll have healed more than if you had typed quickly. I can't comment on people doing trousers up one handed, but if it were me I'd be chilling out in loose elasticated trousers or something similar, pyjama bottoms or jogging bottoms.

I'm sending you a few virtual hugs from myself and members of my family who have experienced the pain of slipped discs and hope you feel better very soon.
Please keep your typing hand busy by letting us know how you are doing.

Glo x

[john]

Morning James...as you say, having to deal with a pid is plenty enough, too much for most people, but having these nasty little extras thrown in on top, well it sometimes makes me too feel I've just about had enough!!
Your neck will get better and your infection rate will come down...you're still a newbie don't forget!!
Concentrate on that and keep yourself well topped up with treats and warmth.
I live in nice soft joggers when I'm not well, no buttons or zips to frustrate me.....
So, joggers on, footstool, soft blanket over me and some good DVD on the telly...that's Dr Johns advice!
Get better soon James
John

[floopyjim]

Thanks John and Glo - it's very much appreciated.

PS, just had a coughing fit because I read the line 'So, joggers on, footstool' as 'so jog on footstool' !

When I realised you weren't calling me a footstool, it made me laugh out loud! Aah, life with diazepam, it makes everything very fuzzy...

James.