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Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 After 4 months of being either in my wheelchair or on my walker, my sister took me to a movie last night and I managed with just my cane. Saw Ladies in Lavender with Judy Dench and Maggie and I highly recommend this movie. I am waiting for the results of all the bone scans which should show the extent of the stress fractures, although the pain is greatly reduced now. As for my eye, I have left a message (hate talking to machines) to see if I can get an earlier appointment, because my sight in that eye is getting worse and when I look in the mirror it looks like this eye is getting smaller. If I don't hear by Monday morning I plan on calling again. This is so frustrating, especially when reading is such a part of my life. I will be seeing my rheumy on Aug. 2 and plan on asking her if she can do anything to speed up my appointment. The specialist I am seeing have offices right beside the Rheumatology Dept. I am beginning to think by adding Mtx with the Enbrel is beginning to show signs of helping and blood tests so far have been okay, so maybe she will increase the Mtx. At this point I am willing to take the risk if it means better quality of life. I do count my blessings that unlike so many of you that have to live with so much pain, my doctors make sure I have an adequate supply of pain medication at all times. Even here in Canada there are still docs that are afraid to prescribe anything stronger than Tylenol 3. On Friday, a dear friend called to see if Don could drive her to her doctors because she was in so much pain she was in tears. This is a lady who still lives in her own home, does all her own gardening etc. next week will celebrate her 85th birthday. I had a gut feeling I should go along and go in with her and I was so glad I did. Within minutes my temper was at an all time high when he started talking about the possibility of addiction. I can't repeat all I said since my language and tone were anything but lady like but I did manage to get her a prescription for percocet. I also confronted him as to why his office had not sought help for her. We have so many excellent programmes for the elderly designed to assist them in continuing to stay in their own homes. I refused to take Helen home until his nurse had made a phone call to the nearest hospital to start the ball rolling to get her some in home help. He grudgingly did what I asked but I am sure he was hoping he never has to see me again. Especially when I added that I could be his worst nightmare in the future.LOL. Hope you all are having a somewhat pain free day. Hugs June ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.9.4/57 - Release Date: 7/22/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Way to go June! We have a few members here that could use your company at their doctor's offices. Maybe this is a branch of medicine that needs to be looked at. Doctors would think twice about things they say and do and things they DON'T do if a patient advocate was with them at their appointments. You are a good friend. Your friend is a spunky lady that I admire. I hope I'm still in my home at 85, and not in an urn LOL! I hope you can get your appointment pushed up. They'd better hope that temper of yours doesn't have to show to much. It's good to hear that the addition of mtx is helping. I'll be adding the mtx to my enbel starting tomorrow. This will be my third and last attempt at taking mtx. Hopefully since my rheumy only wants me on a low dose, I'll get some benefit without the side effects. Thanks for the movie referral. I have a friend that would love to go see a movie. hugs, a On Jul 24, 2005, at 9:02 AM, June Dixon wrote: > After 4 months of being either in my wheelchair or on my walker, my > sister took me to a movie last night and I managed with just my cane. > Saw Ladies in Lavender with Judy Dench and Maggie and I highly > recommend this movie. I am waiting for the results of all the bone > scans which should show the extent of the stress fractures, although > the pain is greatly reduced now. As for my eye, I have left a message > (hate talking to machines) to see if I can get an earlier appointment, > because my sight in that eye is getting worse and when I look in the > mirror it looks like this eye is getting smaller. If I don't hear by > Monday morning I plan on calling again. This is so frustrating, > especially when reading is such a part of my life. I will be seeing my > rheumy on Aug. 2 and plan on asking her if she can do anything to > speed up my appointment. The specialist I am seeing have offices > right beside the Rheumatology Dept. I am beginning to think by adding > M! tx with the Enbrel is beginning to show signs of helping and blood > tests so far have been okay, so maybe she will increase the Mtx. At > this point I am willing to take the risk if it means better quality of > life. I do count my blessings that unlike so many of you that have to > live with so much pain, my doctors make sure I have an adequate supply > of pain medication at all times. Even here in Canada there are still > docs that are afraid to prescribe anything stronger than Tylenol 3. > On Friday, a dear friend called to see if Don could drive her to her > doctors because she was in so much pain she was in tears. This is a > lady who still lives in her own home, does all her own gardening etc. > next week will celebrate her 85th birthday. I had a gut feeling I > should go along and go in with her and I was so glad I did. Within > minutes my temper was at an all time high when he started talking > about the possibility of addiction. I can't repeat all I said since my > lan! guage and tone were anything but lady like but I did manage to > get her a prescription for percocet. I also confronted him as to why > his office had not sought help for her. We have so many excellent > programmes for the elderly designed to assist them in continuing to > stay in their own homes. I refused to take Helen home until his nurse > had made a phone call to the nearest hospital to start the ball > rolling to get her some in home help. He grudgingly did what I asked > but I am sure he was hoping he never has to see me again. Especially > when I added that I could be his worst nightmare in the future.LOL. > > Hope you all are having a somewhat pain free day. > > Hugs > June >  ---------- > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.9.4/57 - Release Date: > 7/22/2005 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Way to go June! We have a few members here that could use your company at their doctor's offices. Maybe this is a branch of medicine that needs to be looked at. Doctors would think twice about things they say and do and things they DON'T do if a patient advocate was with them at their appointments. You are a good friend. Your friend is a spunky lady that I admire. I hope I'm still in my home at 85, and not in an urn LOL! I hope you can get your appointment pushed up. They'd better hope that temper of yours doesn't have to show to much. It's good to hear that the addition of mtx is helping. I'll be adding the mtx to my enbel starting tomorrow. This will be my third and last attempt at taking mtx. Hopefully since my rheumy only wants me on a low dose, I'll get some benefit without the side effects. Thanks for the movie referral. I have a friend that would love to go see a movie. hugs, a On Jul 24, 2005, at 9:02 AM, June Dixon wrote: > After 4 months of being either in my wheelchair or on my walker, my > sister took me to a movie last night and I managed with just my cane. > Saw Ladies in Lavender with Judy Dench and Maggie and I highly > recommend this movie. I am waiting for the results of all the bone > scans which should show the extent of the stress fractures, although > the pain is greatly reduced now. As for my eye, I have left a message > (hate talking to machines) to see if I can get an earlier appointment, > because my sight in that eye is getting worse and when I look in the > mirror it looks like this eye is getting smaller. If I don't hear by > Monday morning I plan on calling again. This is so frustrating, > especially when reading is such a part of my life. I will be seeing my > rheumy on Aug. 2 and plan on asking her if she can do anything to > speed up my appointment. The specialist I am seeing have offices > right beside the Rheumatology Dept. I am beginning to think by adding > M! tx with the Enbrel is beginning to show signs of helping and blood > tests so far have been okay, so maybe she will increase the Mtx. At > this point I am willing to take the risk if it means better quality of > life. I do count my blessings that unlike so many of you that have to > live with so much pain, my doctors make sure I have an adequate supply > of pain medication at all times. Even here in Canada there are still > docs that are afraid to prescribe anything stronger than Tylenol 3. > On Friday, a dear friend called to see if Don could drive her to her > doctors because she was in so much pain she was in tears. This is a > lady who still lives in her own home, does all her own gardening etc. > next week will celebrate her 85th birthday. I had a gut feeling I > should go along and go in with her and I was so glad I did. Within > minutes my temper was at an all time high when he started talking > about the possibility of addiction. I can't repeat all I said since my > lan! guage and tone were anything but lady like but I did manage to > get her a prescription for percocet. I also confronted him as to why > his office had not sought help for her. We have so many excellent > programmes for the elderly designed to assist them in continuing to > stay in their own homes. I refused to take Helen home until his nurse > had made a phone call to the nearest hospital to start the ball > rolling to get her some in home help. He grudgingly did what I asked > but I am sure he was hoping he never has to see me again. Especially > when I added that I could be his worst nightmare in the future.LOL. > > Hope you all are having a somewhat pain free day. > > Hugs > June >  ---------- > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.9.4/57 - Release Date: > 7/22/2005 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Thanks a, I really hate the way elderly people are brushed off by some doctors. I am hoping I can stay on this low dose of Mtx because I really feel it is beginning to work with the Enbrel. Hope you are able to continue taking it. Were you taken off it because of your liver? Hugs June ----- Original Message ----- From: a Way to go June! We have a few members here that could use your company at their doctor's offices. Maybe this is a branch of medicine that needs to be looked at. Doctors would think twice about things they say and do and things they DON'T do if a patient advocate was with them at their appointments. You are a good friend. Your friend is a spunky lady that I admire. I hope I'm still in my home at 85, and not in an urn LOL! I hope you can get your appointment pushed up. They'd better hope that temper of yours doesn't have to show to much. It's good to hear that the addition of mtx is helping. I'll be adding the mtx to my enbel starting tomorrow. This will be my third and last attempt at taking mtx. Hopefully since my rheumy only wants me on a low dose, I'll get some benefit without the side effects. Thanks for the movie referral. I have a friend that would love to go see a movie. hugs, a On Jul 24, 2005, at 9:02 AM, June Dixon wrote: > After 4 months of being either in my wheelchair or on my walker, my > sister took me to a movie last night and I managed with just my cane. > Saw Ladies in Lavender with Judy Dench and Maggie and I highly > recommend this movie. I am waiting for the results of all the bone > scans which should show the extent of the stress fractures, although > the pain is greatly reduced now. As for my eye, I have left a message > (hate talking to machines) to see if I can get an earlier appointment, > because my sight in that eye is getting worse and when I look in the > mirror it looks like this eye is getting smaller. If I don't hear by > Monday morning I plan on calling again. This is so frustrating, > especially when reading is such a part of my life. I will be seeing my > rheumy on Aug. 2 and plan on asking her if she can do anything to > speed up my appointment. The specialist I am seeing have offices > right beside the Rheumatology Dept. I am beginning to think by adding > M! tx with the Enbrel is beginning to show signs of helping and blood > tests so far have been okay, so maybe she will increase the Mtx. At > this point I am willing to take the risk if it means better quality of > life. I do count my blessings that unlike so many of you that have to > live with so much pain, my doctors make sure I have an adequate supply > of pain medication at all times. Even here in Canada there are still > docs that are afraid to prescribe anything stronger than Tylenol 3. > On Friday, a dear friend called to see if Don could drive her to her > doctors because she was in so much pain she was in tears. This is a > lady who still lives in her own home, does all her own gardening etc. > next week will celebrate her 85th birthday. I had a gut feeling I > should go along and go in with her and I was so glad I did. Within > minutes my temper was at an all time high when he started talking > about the possibility of addiction. I can't repeat all I said since my > lan! guage and tone were anything but lady like but I did manage to > get her a prescription for percocet. I also confronted him as to why > his office had not sought help for her. We have so many excellent > programmes for the elderly designed to assist them in continuing to > stay in their own homes. I refused to take Helen home until his nurse > had made a phone call to the nearest hospital to start the ball > rolling to get her some in home help. He grudgingly did what I asked > but I am sure he was hoping he never has to see me again. Especially > when I added that I could be his worst nightmare in the future.LOL. > > Hope you all are having a somewhat pain free day. > > Hugs > June > ---------- > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.9.4/57 - Release Date: > 7/22/2005 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Thanks a, I really hate the way elderly people are brushed off by some doctors. I am hoping I can stay on this low dose of Mtx because I really feel it is beginning to work with the Enbrel. Hope you are able to continue taking it. Were you taken off it because of your liver? Hugs June ----- Original Message ----- From: a Way to go June! We have a few members here that could use your company at their doctor's offices. Maybe this is a branch of medicine that needs to be looked at. Doctors would think twice about things they say and do and things they DON'T do if a patient advocate was with them at their appointments. You are a good friend. Your friend is a spunky lady that I admire. I hope I'm still in my home at 85, and not in an urn LOL! I hope you can get your appointment pushed up. They'd better hope that temper of yours doesn't have to show to much. It's good to hear that the addition of mtx is helping. I'll be adding the mtx to my enbel starting tomorrow. This will be my third and last attempt at taking mtx. Hopefully since my rheumy only wants me on a low dose, I'll get some benefit without the side effects. Thanks for the movie referral. I have a friend that would love to go see a movie. hugs, a On Jul 24, 2005, at 9:02 AM, June Dixon wrote: > After 4 months of being either in my wheelchair or on my walker, my > sister took me to a movie last night and I managed with just my cane. > Saw Ladies in Lavender with Judy Dench and Maggie and I highly > recommend this movie. I am waiting for the results of all the bone > scans which should show the extent of the stress fractures, although > the pain is greatly reduced now. As for my eye, I have left a message > (hate talking to machines) to see if I can get an earlier appointment, > because my sight in that eye is getting worse and when I look in the > mirror it looks like this eye is getting smaller. If I don't hear by > Monday morning I plan on calling again. This is so frustrating, > especially when reading is such a part of my life. I will be seeing my > rheumy on Aug. 2 and plan on asking her if she can do anything to > speed up my appointment. The specialist I am seeing have offices > right beside the Rheumatology Dept. I am beginning to think by adding > M! tx with the Enbrel is beginning to show signs of helping and blood > tests so far have been okay, so maybe she will increase the Mtx. At > this point I am willing to take the risk if it means better quality of > life. I do count my blessings that unlike so many of you that have to > live with so much pain, my doctors make sure I have an adequate supply > of pain medication at all times. Even here in Canada there are still > docs that are afraid to prescribe anything stronger than Tylenol 3. > On Friday, a dear friend called to see if Don could drive her to her > doctors because she was in so much pain she was in tears. This is a > lady who still lives in her own home, does all her own gardening etc. > next week will celebrate her 85th birthday. I had a gut feeling I > should go along and go in with her and I was so glad I did. Within > minutes my temper was at an all time high when he started talking > about the possibility of addiction. I can't repeat all I said since my > lan! guage and tone were anything but lady like but I did manage to > get her a prescription for percocet. I also confronted him as to why > his office had not sought help for her. We have so many excellent > programmes for the elderly designed to assist them in continuing to > stay in their own homes. I refused to take Helen home until his nurse > had made a phone call to the nearest hospital to start the ball > rolling to get her some in home help. He grudgingly did what I asked > but I am sure he was hoping he never has to see me again. Especially > when I added that I could be his worst nightmare in the future.LOL. > > Hope you all are having a somewhat pain free day. > > Hugs > June > ---------- > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.9.4/57 - Release Date: > 7/22/2005 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Ohhhh, June!! YOu go girl!!! I'm sure he is one who either one of those docs who is only in it for the $$$$ and just doesn't give a crap, or he is one who just doesn't give a crap about the elderly!! Too bad that there are way to many like him out there. I'm so happy that the drug combo is helping you. Those stress fractures hurt. Been there, done that!!! So, I can feel for you on that one!! Now, don't let them keep putting you off for that eye appointment. That isn't something you want put off. You take care.......Marina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 Ohhhh, June!! YOu go girl!!! I'm sure he is one who either one of those docs who is only in it for the $$$$ and just doesn't give a crap, or he is one who just doesn't give a crap about the elderly!! Too bad that there are way to many like him out there. I'm so happy that the drug combo is helping you. Those stress fractures hurt. Been there, done that!!! So, I can feel for you on that one!! Now, don't let them keep putting you off for that eye appointment. That isn't something you want put off. You take care.......Marina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 Yes June, my liver enzymes elevated while on mtx. I was on a much higher dose than I'll be on this time, so hopefully I'll be able to stay on it this time. I also hate the way the elderly are treated at times. Both of 's parents are retired doctors and even they aren't treated as well as they should be. There was a time when professional courtesy existed, but even that has gone by the wayside. a On Jul 24, 2005, at 10:25 PM, June Dixon wrote: > Thanks a, I really hate the way elderly people are brushed off by > some doctors. I am hoping I can stay on this low dose of Mtx because > I really feel it is beginning to work with the Enbrel. Hope you are > able to continue taking it. Were you taken off it because of your > liver? > Hugs > June >  ----- Original Message ----- >  From: a >  > > > >  Way to go June! We have a few members here that could use your > company >  at their doctor's offices. Maybe this is a branch of medicine that >  needs to be looked at. Doctors would think twice about things they > say >  and do and things they DON'T do if a patient advocate was with them > at >  their appointments. You are a good friend. Your friend is a spunky >  lady that I admire. I hope I'm still in my home at 85, and not in > an >  urn LOL! > >  I hope you can get your appointment pushed up. They'd better hope > that >  temper of yours doesn't have to show to much. >  It's good to hear that the addition of mtx is helping. I'll be > adding >  the mtx to my enbel starting tomorrow. This will be my third and > last >  attempt at taking mtx. Hopefully since my rheumy only wants me on a >  low dose, I'll get some benefit without the side effects. > >  Thanks for the movie referral. I have a friend that would love to > go >  see a movie. >  hugs, >  a > > > > >  On Jul 24, 2005, at 9:02 AM, June Dixon wrote: > >  > After 4 months of being either in my wheelchair or on my walker, > my >  > sister took me to a movie last night and I managed with just my > cane. >  > Saw Ladies in Lavender with Judy Dench and Maggie and I > highly >  > recommend this movie. I am waiting for the results of all the > bone >  > scans which should show the extent of the stress fractures, > although >  > the pain is greatly reduced now. As for my eye, I have left a > message >  > (hate talking to machines) to see if I can get an earlier > appointment, >  > because my sight in that eye is getting worse and when I look in > the >  > mirror it looks like this eye is getting smaller. If I don't hear > by >  > Monday morning I plan on calling again. This is so frustrating, >  > especially when reading is such a part of my life. I will be > seeing my >  > rheumy on Aug. 2 and plan on asking her if she can do anything to >  > speed up my appointment. The specialist I am seeing have offices >  > right beside the Rheumatology Dept. I am beginning to think by > adding >  > M! tx with the Enbrel is beginning to show signs of helping and > blood >  > tests so far have been okay, so maybe she will increase the Mtx. > At >  > this point I am willing to take the risk if it means better > quality of >  > life. I do count my blessings that unlike so many of you that > have to >  > live with so much pain, my doctors make sure I have an adequate > supply >  > of pain medication at all times. Even here in Canada there are > still >  > docs that are afraid to prescribe anything stronger than Tylenol > 3. >  > On Friday, a dear friend called to see if Don could drive her to > her >  > doctors because she was in so much pain she was in tears. This is > a >  > lady who still lives in her own home, does all her own gardening > etc. >  > next week will celebrate her 85th birthday. I had a gut feeling I >  > should go along and go in with her and I was so glad I did. Within >  > minutes my temper was at an all time high when he started talking >  > about the possibility of addiction. I can't repeat all I said > since my >  > lan! guage and tone were anything but lady like but I did manage > to >  > get her a prescription for percocet. I also confronted him as to > why >  > his office had not sought help for her. We have so many excellent >  > programmes for the elderly designed to assist them in continuing > to >  > stay in their own homes. I refused to take Helen home until his > nurse >  > had made a phone call to the nearest hospital to start the ball >  > rolling to get her some in home help. He grudgingly did what I > asked >  > but I am sure he was hoping he never has to see me again. > Especially >  > when I added that I could be his worst nightmare in the > future.LOL. >  > >  > Hope you all are having a somewhat pain free day. >  > >  > Hugs >  > June >  >   ---------- >  > >  > No virus found in this outgoing message. >  > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. >  > Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.9.4/57 - Release Date: >  > 7/22/2005 >  > >  > >  > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 Yes June, my liver enzymes elevated while on mtx. I was on a much higher dose than I'll be on this time, so hopefully I'll be able to stay on it this time. I also hate the way the elderly are treated at times. Both of 's parents are retired doctors and even they aren't treated as well as they should be. There was a time when professional courtesy existed, but even that has gone by the wayside. a On Jul 24, 2005, at 10:25 PM, June Dixon wrote: > Thanks a, I really hate the way elderly people are brushed off by > some doctors. I am hoping I can stay on this low dose of Mtx because > I really feel it is beginning to work with the Enbrel. Hope you are > able to continue taking it. Were you taken off it because of your > liver? > Hugs > June >  ----- Original Message ----- >  From: a >  > > > >  Way to go June! We have a few members here that could use your > company >  at their doctor's offices. Maybe this is a branch of medicine that >  needs to be looked at. Doctors would think twice about things they > say >  and do and things they DON'T do if a patient advocate was with them > at >  their appointments. You are a good friend. Your friend is a spunky >  lady that I admire. I hope I'm still in my home at 85, and not in > an >  urn LOL! > >  I hope you can get your appointment pushed up. They'd better hope > that >  temper of yours doesn't have to show to much. >  It's good to hear that the addition of mtx is helping. I'll be > adding >  the mtx to my enbel starting tomorrow. This will be my third and > last >  attempt at taking mtx. Hopefully since my rheumy only wants me on a >  low dose, I'll get some benefit without the side effects. > >  Thanks for the movie referral. I have a friend that would love to > go >  see a movie. >  hugs, >  a > > > > >  On Jul 24, 2005, at 9:02 AM, June Dixon wrote: > >  > After 4 months of being either in my wheelchair or on my walker, > my >  > sister took me to a movie last night and I managed with just my > cane. >  > Saw Ladies in Lavender with Judy Dench and Maggie and I > highly >  > recommend this movie. I am waiting for the results of all the > bone >  > scans which should show the extent of the stress fractures, > although >  > the pain is greatly reduced now. As for my eye, I have left a > message >  > (hate talking to machines) to see if I can get an earlier > appointment, >  > because my sight in that eye is getting worse and when I look in > the >  > mirror it looks like this eye is getting smaller. If I don't hear > by >  > Monday morning I plan on calling again. This is so frustrating, >  > especially when reading is such a part of my life. I will be > seeing my >  > rheumy on Aug. 2 and plan on asking her if she can do anything to >  > speed up my appointment. The specialist I am seeing have offices >  > right beside the Rheumatology Dept. I am beginning to think by > adding >  > M! tx with the Enbrel is beginning to show signs of helping and > blood >  > tests so far have been okay, so maybe she will increase the Mtx. > At >  > this point I am willing to take the risk if it means better > quality of >  > life. I do count my blessings that unlike so many of you that > have to >  > live with so much pain, my doctors make sure I have an adequate > supply >  > of pain medication at all times. Even here in Canada there are > still >  > docs that are afraid to prescribe anything stronger than Tylenol > 3. >  > On Friday, a dear friend called to see if Don could drive her to > her >  > doctors because she was in so much pain she was in tears. This is > a >  > lady who still lives in her own home, does all her own gardening > etc. >  > next week will celebrate her 85th birthday. I had a gut feeling I >  > should go along and go in with her and I was so glad I did. Within >  > minutes my temper was at an all time high when he started talking >  > about the possibility of addiction. I can't repeat all I said > since my >  > lan! guage and tone were anything but lady like but I did manage > to >  > get her a prescription for percocet. I also confronted him as to > why >  > his office had not sought help for her. We have so many excellent >  > programmes for the elderly designed to assist them in continuing > to >  > stay in their own homes. I refused to take Helen home until his > nurse >  > had made a phone call to the nearest hospital to start the ball >  > rolling to get her some in home help. He grudgingly did what I > asked >  > but I am sure he was hoping he never has to see me again. > Especially >  > when I added that I could be his worst nightmare in the > future.LOL. >  > >  > Hope you all are having a somewhat pain free day. >  > >  > Hugs >  > June >  >   ---------- >  > >  > No virus found in this outgoing message. >  > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. >  > Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.9.4/57 - Release Date: >  > 7/22/2005 >  > >  > >  > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 Dear June, I know I don't post much, but I have been thinking about you. That movie sounds like one I will enjoy, as I love both Judi Dench and Maggie ! You should be congratulated on progressing to a cane. It was wonderful of you to champion your friend. I get so angry when doctors talk about " addiction " to seniors, when all they want is just some pain relief. There are a lot of good doctors out there, but then there are those who just want to stick older people into the ground as though they weren't worth anything. Blessings to you, Judi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 Dear June, I know I don't post much, but I have been thinking about you. That movie sounds like one I will enjoy, as I love both Judi Dench and Maggie ! You should be congratulated on progressing to a cane. It was wonderful of you to champion your friend. I get so angry when doctors talk about " addiction " to seniors, when all they want is just some pain relief. There are a lot of good doctors out there, but then there are those who just want to stick older people into the ground as though they weren't worth anything. Blessings to you, Judi > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 June, I'm glad you got out, and checked out a movie. I feel so bad for you. Your always in my prayers, Tawny > After 4 months of being either in my wheelchair or on my walker, my sister took me to a movie last night and I managed with just my cane. Saw Ladies in Lavender with Judy Dench and Maggie and I highly recommend this movie. I am waiting for the results of all the bone scans which should show the extent of the stress fractures, although the pain is greatly reduced now. As for my eye, I have left a message (hate talking to machines) to see if I can get an earlier appointment, because my sight in that eye is getting worse and when I look in the mirror it looks like this eye is getting smaller. If I don't hear by Monday morning I plan on calling again. This is so frustrating, especially when reading is such a part of my life. I will be seeing my rheumy on Aug. 2 and plan on asking her if she can do anything to speed up my appointment. The specialist I am seeing have offices right beside the Rheumatology Dept. I am beginning to think by adding Mtx with the Enbrel is beginning to show signs of helping and blood tests so far have been okay, so maybe she will increase the Mtx. At this point I am willing to take the risk if it means better quality of life. I do count my blessings that unlike so many of you that have to live with so much pain, my doctors make sure I have an adequate supply of pain medication at all times. Even here in Canada there are still docs that are afraid to prescribe anything stronger than Tylenol 3. On Friday, a dear friend called to see if Don could drive her to her doctors because she was in so much pain she was in tears. This is a lady who still lives in her own home, does all her own gardening etc. next week will celebrate her 85th birthday. I had a gut feeling I should go along and go in with her and I was so glad I did. Within minutes my temper was at an all time high when he started talking about the possibility of addiction. I can't repeat all I said since my language and tone were anything but lady like but I did manage to get her a prescription for percocet. I also confronted him as to why his office had not sought help for her. We have so many excellent programmes for the elderly designed to assist them in continuing to stay in their own homes. I refused to take Helen home until his nurse had made a phone call to the nearest hospital to start the ball rolling to get her some in home help. He grudgingly did what I asked but I am sure he was hoping he never has to see me again. Especially when I added that I could be his worst nightmare in the future.LOL. > > Hope you all are having a somewhat pain free day. > > Hugs > June > ---------- > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.9.4/57 - Release Date: 7/22/2005 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 June, I'm glad you got out, and checked out a movie. I feel so bad for you. Your always in my prayers, Tawny > After 4 months of being either in my wheelchair or on my walker, my sister took me to a movie last night and I managed with just my cane. Saw Ladies in Lavender with Judy Dench and Maggie and I highly recommend this movie. I am waiting for the results of all the bone scans which should show the extent of the stress fractures, although the pain is greatly reduced now. As for my eye, I have left a message (hate talking to machines) to see if I can get an earlier appointment, because my sight in that eye is getting worse and when I look in the mirror it looks like this eye is getting smaller. If I don't hear by Monday morning I plan on calling again. This is so frustrating, especially when reading is such a part of my life. I will be seeing my rheumy on Aug. 2 and plan on asking her if she can do anything to speed up my appointment. The specialist I am seeing have offices right beside the Rheumatology Dept. I am beginning to think by adding Mtx with the Enbrel is beginning to show signs of helping and blood tests so far have been okay, so maybe she will increase the Mtx. At this point I am willing to take the risk if it means better quality of life. I do count my blessings that unlike so many of you that have to live with so much pain, my doctors make sure I have an adequate supply of pain medication at all times. Even here in Canada there are still docs that are afraid to prescribe anything stronger than Tylenol 3. On Friday, a dear friend called to see if Don could drive her to her doctors because she was in so much pain she was in tears. This is a lady who still lives in her own home, does all her own gardening etc. next week will celebrate her 85th birthday. I had a gut feeling I should go along and go in with her and I was so glad I did. Within minutes my temper was at an all time high when he started talking about the possibility of addiction. I can't repeat all I said since my language and tone were anything but lady like but I did manage to get her a prescription for percocet. I also confronted him as to why his office had not sought help for her. We have so many excellent programmes for the elderly designed to assist them in continuing to stay in their own homes. I refused to take Helen home until his nurse had made a phone call to the nearest hospital to start the ball rolling to get her some in home help. He grudgingly did what I asked but I am sure he was hoping he never has to see me again. Especially when I added that I could be his worst nightmare in the future.LOL. > > Hope you all are having a somewhat pain free day. > > Hugs > June > ---------- > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.9.4/57 - Release Date: 7/22/2005 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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