In my profile it states that my parents passed in 2008, a week apart, and has left me devistated to this day. I usually have a difficult time around holidays, but I always overcome. This past Fathers Day was different, and I'm still paying the concequences.
The week before Fathers Day, my husband had to go out of town for a week for work. I'm sure you already have a good guess as to what happened. Alone & sick, & with Fathers Day on the brain made for a bad week. As soon as my husband returned we fought non-stop for 3-4 days. Tension & sadness filled my bones. I felt something happen in my shoulders/neck right after our last fight. It feels like a possible pinched nerve. Intense, stabbing pain in one of my shoulders, going up my neck & down my arm & side, makes my hand & fingers numb. Heat seems to help the most, but this nasty stress problem is hangin on good. It is not making the whole RA & Fibro thing any easier!
Anyone else go through this ever? You get such strong emotions of sadness or anger, and later on hurt like hell for days, weeks or months?
Thanks for reading...
dark star
Actually the adrenaline and hormone release that occurs during stress and tension is probably the culprit and not so much your RA or Fibro. Very similar to the heroic actions of women in distress.
Our bodies go through massive hormone and enzyme changes during stress. The fight with your husband could have been a complete release of all these chemicals into your body. You are probably feeling an aftershock, whiplash or hangover effect (take your pick of nickname). Your RA is probably being aggrevated by your aggrevation.
Yes, it happens to us all. Relax and breathe and calm down. I know it is a very stressful time for you but the fact that you are aware is the first part in being able to handle the situation.
If nothing else, if you have not already, reconcile with the hubby. A tender loving hug is always much better than trying to deal with our pain and emotions alone. When actual physical pain is a factor, we cannot isolate ourselves from those who love us. We need their support and their touch to help heal.
Wishing you all the best and a restful night,
Ronie.