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Lying in bed

By Sarah Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Im off work at the moment - lying in bed.

 

I feel like the rest of the world is going on with their life and mine is standing still. I cant even get dressed properly. It strips the freedom away. My work is being great, they are trying to be sympathetic, however when I say I cant get dressed because my arms wont move the way I need them too, I can hear in their voices that they dont understand.

 

I am lucky to have an amazing little brother (I have 4 brothers but my younger one lives in the same city) He brings me around a weeks worth of soup so that I do not have to cook when I can get home from work, I can just jam something in the microwave and dinner is ready with no effort. Thank god for him.

 

Im going into hospital on Monday - I have to get some tests done on my left elbow. I have lost almost all movement in it.

 

This has turned into a rant - but that is all I feel capable of doing. Just took my cocktail of medication - my sore tummy should be not much more than half an hour away - it sucks that they give you medication to help you with one aspect and it makes you sick in another.

 

I am going to sign off now beore I get you all into my mood.Thanks for reading

 

I hope you guys are feeling good today :)

 

Sarah

Lying in a Hospital Bed
6/25/09 12:21pm

Hi Sarah.

I'm fairly new to the RA family...but already can completely understand what you're saying. 

I'm glad you have your brother there as support.  My kids are young but they are great at helping me open and carry things that used to be second nature. 

This is a freedom robbing condition...I hadn't thought of it that way before.

I would say not to feel bad venting here...it seems safe and where else could you vent and people actually understand what you're talking about? 

In my few short months since diagnosis I've learned so much about compassion from people on here....and others with RA. 

People who don't have this truly have no concept...

Keep your head up...your body may betray you...but your mind and heart are still true...

Jene

6/25/09 6:35pm

Thanks so much for your comment - it made me feel better about venting.

6/28/09 2:42pm

Dittos to Jene. Cool

Lene Andersen, Health Guide
6/25/09 11:33pm

We've all been there. Been in the flares that take your sense of humor and leave you capable only of watching the world go by. It's a very lonely experience. I hope you'll be able to find a bit of support on this site so you don't feel so alone.  Please know that it can get better.

 

A quick note on your sore stomach. Last year, I wrote a post about managing side effects and some of the tips in there may help you.

 

I hope the hospital stay will be helpful for you.

6/28/09 2:42pm

Hi Sarah,

Just want to add on that you have my support too and request that you please let us know how it goes this week with tests, etc.

Kelly  Cool

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By Sarah— Last Modified: 12/10/10, First Published: 06/24/09