I can't believe how long this pain flare is lasting. It started at the beginning of Sept. At my pain doc appt in Sept I asked for an SI joint injection and she told me I needed to wait a month because of the amount of injections I have had this year. I guess I understand that but the injections are the only thing that give me relief even though it's temporary. I should have had the courage to argue but not me. I do as I am told and now I can barely get out of bed combined with a fibro flare I am miserable.
Yesterday when my daughter called in the morning I did something I try not to do and cried. The pain was so intense. I wasn't looking for sympathy but I didn't have to worry because I sure didn't get any. Either from her or my SO. He heard me on the phone with her and never said a word. I really don't ask for much, but an arm around my shoulder or a hug would be nice. Not only did my daughter not call during the day to see how I was feeling, but this morning when she called she didn't even ask how I felt. I don't know what I did wrong to get this treatment. I never treated my mother this way. I was always there for both my girls. I am really perplexed.
I guess I feel very alone.
Yesterday when my daughter called in the morning I did something I try not to do and cried. The pain was so intense. I wasn't looking for sympathy but I didn't have to worry because I sure didn't get any. Either from her or my SO. He heard me on the phone with her and never said a word. I really don't ask for much, but an arm around my shoulder or a hug would be nice. Not only did my daughter not call during the day to see how I was feeling, but this morning when she called she didn't even ask how I felt. I don't know what I did wrong to get this treatment. I never treated my mother this way. I was always there for both my girls. I am really perplexed.
I guess I feel very alone.
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:( VERY upset to hear that your daughter couldn\'t even give you an encouraging word or call back to check on you!!! You are a human being!
Maybe you should keep written notes of your painful episodes and give your dr the notes! That way he is told and try something new and you won\'t have to worry about telling him verbally!
Thanks Annette. I truly appreciate your friendship
I\'m sorry you\'re feeling so bad and have to go thru this without any kind words or support from your family! I\'ve had two weeks of hell when even breathing seems to hurt but I have my mum constantly checking in and that really helps. Going through these flares is damn hard emotionally as well as physically and I\'m so sorry you\'re going thru it alone. I hope coming here and knowing that you are in our thoughts helps a little. I really hope you start to feel better soon. Take care, Regards Maddy
Thanks Maddie. I appreciate your response, and please know that is why I do come here. I know that people do care and the support means a great deal.