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Posted by corafree on January 23, 2007, at 17:13:12
Joints hurt, can't hardly type. Body aches, can't hardly sit here.
Bronchitis ... flu that is never going to end(?) ... and dc'd Eff-XR 10days back .. maybe this is why joints hurt (never b4 have I felt this .. especially in hands). Extremely tired.
See feelin' down Kath ... above. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry I haven't been here for anyone for quite a while.
Per P, 2wks off Eff-XR, chose between Paxil, Lexapro, or Ensam. Will try check back for your appreciated opinions.
I am too ill to post anywhere else (or where I should) .. sorry Bob and all. It is here that I find most check in, and those I am familiar with, and that offers me some comfort; selfish of me.
The amount of email I have to go through is psychologically threatening, and like said, I can't physically sit here long.
Wrote a longer thread earlier today but pute shut down on me.
hope4best4all
cf
Posted by happykat on January 23, 2007, at 17:48:56
In reply to Still Here Just Very Ill, posted by corafree on January 23, 2007, at 17:13:12
Corafree,
Bronchitis and the flu are the pits!!! :( I hope you start feeling better soon. Stay warm. Sending healing vibes out to you.
Be well.
Regards,
happykat
Posted by Kath on January 23, 2007, at 19:34:44
In reply to Still Here Just Very Ill, posted by corafree on January 23, 2007, at 17:13:12
Hi Cora (((((((((((((((((((Cora))))))))))))))))))
don't you hate it when you type a big thing & it gets lost! I hate that.
I'm feeling a bit better than I was before.
I am so sorry you're feeling so awful. You know, maybe it is the decreasing of the meds. Isn't Effexor hard to get off without really uncomfortable withdrawal effects?
As I tell myself when I remember: things won't always feel this bad. You WON'T always feel this badly & things will get better. What you're going through sounds very uncomfortable hun.
I'm sending you golden light Cora.
& much love, Kath
Posted by Jay on January 23, 2007, at 20:07:09
In reply to Still Here Just Very Ill, posted by corafree on January 23, 2007, at 17:13:12
Hey CF...just please...take GOOD care of yourself...and lots of warm, sweet vibes out to you. Jay :-)
Posted by Llurpsie_Noodle on January 23, 2007, at 21:18:45
In reply to Re: Still Here Just Very Ill » corafree, posted by Jay on January 23, 2007, at 20:07:09
Corafree,
sending you a virtual hot water bottle. It stays warm all day and night long.I hope you feel better soon. Sounds like a lot for you body to deal with. Just take good care of you, and your achies, and feveries, and the withdrawalies.
your friend,
-Ll
Posted by Phillipa on January 23, 2007, at 22:49:26
In reply to Re: Still Here Just Very Ill » Jay, posted by Llurpsie_Noodle on January 23, 2007, at 21:18:45
Corafree did you get the chest x-ray? And give me another call tomorrow. I know how bad you feel . Love Phillipa
Posted by Kath on January 24, 2007, at 16:15:32
In reply to Still Here Just Very Ill, posted by corafree on January 23, 2007, at 17:13:12
Hi Cora,
I hope you've improved & are feeling somewhat better today.
luv, Kath
Posted by Deneb on January 24, 2007, at 17:25:01
In reply to Still Here Just Very Ill, posted by corafree on January 23, 2007, at 17:13:12
I hope you feel better soon.
Posted by corafree on January 24, 2007, at 18:01:54
In reply to Re: Still Here Just Very Ill » corafree, posted by Kath on January 23, 2007, at 19:34:44
Whoa nellie ... vibes -and- light!
I'm feelin' better already.
iwuvupeeps, cf
Posted by corafree on January 24, 2007, at 18:45:39
In reply to Re: Still Here Just Very Ill » corafree, posted by Jay on January 23, 2007, at 20:07:09
Geez ... How'd you catch on I was really a sweet person? I suppose you ALL know!?
And I thought I had the wool pulled over your eyes.
(This is not really Corafree. She's too busy to be online because she's cutting the ribbon after the mayor reveals 'her name' which has been painted on one of the mountains here.)
Hey, my chest just 'peeped' or 'squeaked'. I mean, a noise came out of my mouth from my throat w/o me speaking. I was just breathing. Yikes! Maybe need get chest XR been putting off.(?)
Now I want chocolate. I don't like to share tho'. Do any of you guys not like to share too? I mean, that would be a requirement in relationship. Keep far away from my food!
I got the sillies; I'll slap myself un-silly 4u!
Called PCP and left message, said, pls tell the doc I want something to kick this sh*ts *ss! Really. I spoke those exact words in that order to my PCPs office personnel! Brave huh?
Maybe I'll get some of Z-Pak. W/ the thought of a sh*t-kickin' pharmaceutical and you all being my friends, my head and my heart are butter already.
(Corafree likes to say butt, so thought I should throw that in here. She's arriving via limo after the ceremony. Butter go down the dock and pick out a fresh lobster for her dinner.)
loveuallsomuch, cf
p.s. Hey, auto asterisking really does work; been wastin' finger energy. Oh, and, like the pic of Dr. Bob free-floating in Wonkaville or space or wherever, above.
Posted by Kath on January 24, 2007, at 19:26:09
In reply to Re: Still Here Just Very Ill, posted by corafree on January 24, 2007, at 18:45:39
Well Cora's alter-ego
you sure sound perky!!!!! Asterisks & all!!
Do you live near water (a la lobsters)?
Is it cold as NOT-h*ll where you live, as it here in Ontario Canada?
hugs to you Cora, luv, Kath
Posted by corafree on January 25, 2007, at 9:54:08
In reply to Re: Still Here Just Very Ill » Jay, posted by Llurpsie_Noodle on January 23, 2007, at 21:18:45
Well that sounds great. I need to feel some heat next to me at night. I was always afraid one of those would come open and 'wet my bed' and then I'd have to jump up and say "STBWD" ... that's 'sh*t the bed with diarrhea'. The ICMen said that. I can't stop sayin it. Don't ya' hate that?
PCP called in a 5-4-3-2-1 prednisone and just took 5(five). Think aught naught take either NSAID or anti-inflammatory alongside ... it's one of them ... must give the office a ring! I'm so forgetful. They load me up w/ stickies from drug reps whenever I go in. I whisper OTC "I need a new care package". She throws in some Frova too.
Wanted to try Z-pak, but PCP didn't call in.
Now I should go get an x-ray. Phooey ... or poopey. All the winter visitors are here and getting their x-rays. I hate waiting. I always start talking to everyone and stuff. Peeps don't know what to think of me. I'm just lookin' for a friend I guess. Everyone already has their friends these days.
I'm so glad I have you guys.
menotcrying, cf
Posted by corafree on January 25, 2007, at 9:57:42
In reply to Re: Still Here Just Very Ill, posted by Phillipa on January 23, 2007, at 22:49:26
I knew this was comin'.
But I don't wanna' go!
Ya' know I keep putting it off don't ya?
Yep, what would I do w/o this girl? You are too special for illnesses such as we share.
love, cf
Posted by Phillipa on January 25, 2007, at 18:13:26
In reply to Re: Still Here Just Very Ill » Phillipa, posted by corafree on January 25, 2007, at 9:57:42
Corafree I'm bugging you til you get that chest x-ray. And so glad your computer is working again. Love Phillipa
Posted by corafree on January 25, 2007, at 20:47:18
In reply to Re: Still Here Just Very Ill » corafree, posted by Phillipa on January 25, 2007, at 18:13:26
Hep P. As I searched through stack of papers for XR order, anxiety worsened really badly.
I got to feeling anxious/near-panic, very tired and 'scared is the right word' of onset of a full blown panic attack. I'd already taken my midday Valium (take 10mg 3x day) and wouldn't have anything to take. I took something to rest (not a benzo) and just awakened 5:30p.
I think the E-XR has exited the bldg pretty much.
The rest of what I want to say I'll post over on psycho-babble as .. CHOOSE ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, OR BOTH?
tksP, cf
ps: Will give another search for chest x-ray order tomorrow. And yes, eating & plenty fluids alongside prednisone 5,4,3,2,1.
Posted by corafree on January 26, 2007, at 11:51:33
In reply to Re: Still Here Just Very Ill, posted by Deneb on January 24, 2007, at 17:25:01
Yes, think U can see I need physical self to make big decisions about mental self P. Physical illness often overlooked or 'mistaken for some sort of pyschosis(?); by mental health system.
Last eve called Help line. Late, havin' heavy anxiety/chest pain. Told to do online search. Told them my P has suggested I stay offline. Told to call pharmacy. Told them pharmacist told me shouldn't/won't advise re: tx and dx info.
Got upset w/ them on phone, told them so, and hung up. Locked door, shut off lights, ... afraid they might be 'coming to take me away .. hey hey. So far not seen/heard from caseworker, therapist. Prob' plannin' attack; nahh, more likely their weekend plans.
I'm feelin' abandoned. Worry re: men dying in wa*, but also worry healthcare dying here.
cf
Posted by corafree on January 26, 2007, at 17:25:36
In reply to Re: Still Here Just Very Ill » corafree, posted by Kath on January 24, 2007, at 19:26:09
CF used to live by the dock on the boulevard in Santa Cruz CA and I'd walk down to buy her fresh fish for dinner. She always wanted me to bring lobster home alive so she could 'yell at them to death w/ that potty mouth of hers'.
She wants some Frangelica now so gotta go b4 she wakes up from her 3rd nap of the day!
X
Posted by Phillipa on January 26, 2007, at 18:59:55
In reply to Re: Still Here Just Very Ill, posted by corafree on January 26, 2007, at 17:25:36
Corafree I think you start to send some e-mails again. Someone to talk with? Love Phillipa
Posted by corafree on January 27, 2007, at 4:51:20
In reply to Re: Still Here Just Very Ill » corafree, posted by Phillipa on January 25, 2007, at 18:13:26
I was so tired after tryin' finish up a followup last eve, fell asleep around 7, then awakened around 1a. Can't go back to sleep. I'll be exhausted again now tomorrow. Even if I have pneumonia, think I'm already being treated for it. I get ya' tho'.
metoo, cf
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