mother of 4 with NSCLC (non small cell lung cancer) with metastases to the brain and bones. Diagnosed September 25,2009. --- 5 years since my diagnosis.
Tuesday, 6 March 2012
Pain
Let's talk about pain. My doctors have assured me that none of my pain is being caused by my cancer, but I am about to scream. My knees are in pain from arthritis, my hips are achy which I think is related to my knees. My hands hurt, more arthritis, my elbows have hurt ever since I fell last summer, I was told I have likely bruised the bones. Does that ever heal? Perhaps never. I hate pain, I want to clean out my daughter's closet but can't. Things I can usually dp in a day is taking me a week. I hate this. I took some oxycodone this morning so I might be able to clean the kitchen and put back together the shelf I cleared off yesterday. Peter helped me move it and flip it, so I am VERY glad he did that for me. Of course everything that was on the shelf is now in the kitchen and dining room, but that will be for another day. Okay I feel a little better now that I have whined, thanks for listening.
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With everything you have been through, you have every right to whine. I wish I could make the pain go away! Soft hugs for you.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Robin. Love and kisses. Sharen.
ReplyDeleteI feel your pain (sorry had to do that) but having spent the last two years in varying degrees of pain I do understand and whining is sometimes a good thing. Take your time as most painkillers affect your concentration and focus. No one is going to rush you to get things done!
ReplyDeleteKeep talking to the docs, see if you can get to talk to a pain management specialist as there may be things other than drugs that can be done to help. Acupuncture comes to mind if you don't mind the idea, but I found reflexology was amazing when I was in labour with Tom!