Friday, March 28, 2008

My Morning!!


Just thought that i would write about my 'FUN DAY'!! Seems like i always have the ODD things happen.

Yesterday was my day off and I worked on our closet taking out things that I no longer needed (did not touch hubby's things)!! I worked all morning thinking that the buzzing in my head would soon go away. I knew that I had not taken a lot of medication or anything like that. I knew that I was extremely tired but that I needed to get my closet cleaned out!!

By afternoon I had to lay down and I slept.

This morning I worked the DAY SHIFT. At our Curves that means from 6:30-1:00 pm. I really do not have much back up so if you are not feeling well...You go in anyway!! I dragged myself out of bed of 5:30 and headed into CURVES around 6:20!!

I felt awful!! My legs were killing me (always)!! I called my daughter because I was sweating in air conditioning!! Hm!! Head was still buzzing too.

Someone said to take my blood pressure. It was 137/97!! That for me is high!! I finally took some motrin for my leg ache thinking that my pain was causing me to have high blood pressure. I again called Becky. She said to wait for about 30 minutes and if I felt the same to try my B/P again. This time is was higher.

Women would come in and see that I was feeling bad and again I would take my B/P!! Higher still....Finally I called my mgr to see if she would come in for me. Several women kept asking if they should stay with me...fearing that I was having a heart attack!!

My final B/P check at CURVES was 208/119!! Well that was it!! My mgr walked in and I walked out to our Prompt Care place. I walked in and asked if they would take my B/P..."Maam we do not take your pressure unless you sign in as a patient. Showing the girl my numbers I said," Don't you think I should?"

I got in there and my pressure was something like 189/90 something!! The nurse said to get to my doctor. I called and got in with a PA. I was going to have to wait about 1 hr and a half. Called Becky again!! I was headed to the doctor. She said to tell them about the high pressure and they should get me right in.....FINALLY!! I made it to see a doctor.

This I am thinking was a "blessing in disguise"!! I got in and my pressure went to 160/90!! Getting better. I felt fine except for the ringing, my face was flushed and I was extremely tired!!

She kept asking me questions. Finally I told her that I had quit a medication. Well, this medication has to be eased off but i quit it cold turkey. It was very expensive and it had done nothing for my legs (why I had been given it)!!

Diagnosis: My body was in a chemical shock from stopping this medication...too quickly!! Now I am on a schedule to get off of this medication.

Blessing: IN all of these years since I have had such leg pain and carried around this pain....NOT one Doctor but her actually tested the pulse in my leg and checked out my circulation!! DUH!! She said that I had the BEST circulation and pulse that she has seen..WHEW!! My grandmother died from this and since my leg pain has been going on for about 12 years now I was afraid that was what I was having too. She suggested the new medication LYRICA to me. She thinks that this will help hopefulyl rid me of my legs pain. Some thing to look forward too..something that JUST MIGHT WORK FOR ME!!!

After I get myself back up and feeling better I am to start this new medication. Please pray that it takes this pain away that I have suffered with so long.

By the time I left her, I was in tears because I have never had a doctor work with me on my leg pain this much EVER!! I have needed some help and answers for so so long now. I gave her a hug...something that i have never done to a doctor!! I have needed medical help for such a long long time!! This pain has been taking over my life for way too long!! I just need to feel better!!

She sent me home with samples and also a prescription for a relaxer so that I can get my body back into its regular way!!

She said to go home, take the relaxer and sleep!! Build myself back up again...

So all in all I sort of did this to myself...BUT I hopefully may have found someone that will listen to me...someone who actually cares about this pain I have lived with so very long now!!

Pain has literally taken OVER my life and has taken JOY out of it too!! I try not to complain, but this had just been WAY too many years now!! I know that many of you bloggers know the feeling!!

Thanks for your prayers ahead of time...BACK to my bed now!!

16 comments:

Hootin Anni said...

OMG!!! Sandy...that scared the livin' h e double l outta me as I read this. Lordy....you take care now...get rest and hopefully you'll be feeling as good as new in no time.

REST!!!!! Y'hear?!!

Mitchypoo said...

That is scary, glad you found a good Dr. Hope you are better soon.

Denise said...

Please take care, and get some rest my friend. You have my prayers, and love.

Needled Mom said...

That was one scary story! Please take the weekend to rest and get your body back together. I pray that the new medication and doctor will work out for you.

Linda said...

What a scary morning you have had. I'm so glad you were able to see a doctor that addressed your concerns. You get some rest this evening and hopefully you will be better tomorrow. I'll be thinking of you!
{{{hugs}}}

Anonymous said...

Thanks for calling me I am sure had I got an email from you I would have been scared senseless. I understand what happened to you and glad you went to see what was happening to you. Just do what that Dr said and let the rest of the world go by. You remember to take care of # UNO. You are special to us and do not want anything happening to you. I I had been close I would have been there as fast as i could have got there, wish you were not so far away. Will keep you in our prayers and pray God will be with you through the rough time. Take care and do keep us informed, we are fine here. Love you Mother & Dad

Connie Barris said...

Bless your heart.. what an ordeal..

one of the things that frustrates me to no end.. is trying to get someone to listen...

I am a nurse.. and I have to rope tie certain People.. that is all I will say..to get them to listen sometimes.. so I know as a patient..it's even harder.. this day and time,,, if you get a good doctor.. you better hold onto them tightly...

I'm glad you are getting somewhere and I'll pray that it helps.. Lyrica is a good drug.. and supposedly helps a lot of people..

keep us posted on how it works

Peggy said...

Sending up prayers for you. Have a restful weekend. Please say a prayer for William. After being home for 4 months he went back on the road only to have his truck break down. It may cost $8,000 or more to repair. Trying to keep the faith and not stress so much but its been a rough week.

Jennifer said...

Girl!! I would have been scared to death!! I'm SO glad you're OK...we want you in good health, ya know! I'm glad that your doc listened and cared about your leg pain...you've had to deal with that long enough :(. I hope that something good comes of all this and you can get help and get better!
I love ya girl! (((hugs)))

Aggiema (Michelle) said...

I am so glad this story has a happy ending. There are lots of drugs out there that can do a lot of harm if stopped abruptly but often no one tells us. I will pray that this new medicine helps, no one should have to suffer with such pain in this day and age. Blessings!

Anonymous said...

My goodness! Rest and take care of yourself! We were at Roadhouse again last night but it was late. I was thinking of you all day! Must've known you weren't feeling well! Email me and I'll give you my number. If you need anything please let me know!!! Flowers; candy; someone to do your laundry...whatever! lol

Ladybug Crossing said...

Good gracious!! That was a long scary day!!
I'm so glad you finally got some answers.
xoxo
LBC

Melli said...

Ohhhhhh Sandy! My gosh! WHAT a day you had!!! I am sooooooo sorry -- but SO relieved that you got seen and taken care of! BP that high is SCARY! You should have taken a picture of THAT for today's photo hunt! Holy cow! And I am praying that the new meds WILL get rid of your leg pain...

Lazy Daisy said...

Oh my goodness Sandy...how scary for you and your family. Lyrica, I've heard about it...Gotacha prayed up that this medication will work for you. Hope you are feeling better.

Betty said...

OMG, Sandy, when I read your high blood pressure numbers the first thing I thought of was a stroke. Thank the Lord it was neither a stroke nor a heart attack. That must have scared the crap out of you. I pray that the new medicine will help the pain in your legs to be no more.

Love,
Betty

Mary said...

Sandy,

I am so glad that you got to see a woman doctor who listened to you. I have been having severe leg pain for about three years and my doctor kind of brushes it off. He did send me to a diabetic specialist who told me to walk. I could barely walk across the kitchen let alone walk the 20 minutes twice a day that he suggested.

I'm not sure what causes this severe leg pain. It was constant for over a year, then eased off for a bit and then came back. I had it when we visited Florida just after Christmas. I was so slow walking. We would have seen much more had I not been in such pain.

Yes, pain can take over your life. Like you, I try not to complain.

So glad you got the medical attention you needed. Rest and take care of yourself.

Blessings,
Mary