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Posted by jujube on February 4, 2005, at 12:31:13
But, in the grand scheme of things, it seems trivial, especially when there are people dealing with far more troubling and really life-changing health concerns.
The pins have just been removed from my wrist, and I start physio in a few days. I'm really trying to use the hand and the arm and do some basic exercises, but it hurts. I tried to pick up a very light hand weight today, and I couldn't even grip it! I tried to slice a ksiser bun this morning, and I only managed to get it half done before I had to use my other hand. I know I have to be patient - it's only been a couple of days since the pins were removed. I am just afraid that the pain will never go away, and my range of movement will never come back. I am pathetic! I never used to worry about things related to my health to this degree. I had a biopsy and it didn't cause me any angst. My doctor found a spot on my lung, and I really didn't lose any sleep over it while waiting to hear what it was. So why am I being so such a neurotic freak about this? There was a woman who worked in my organization who had no arms. I went to school with a guy who had no fingers. Geez, Tamara, get over it and get over yourself. There are people who have been through much, much worse.
Just had to get that of my chest. I don't expect any responses, I just needed to clear my head of this ridiculous, petty and insignificant worry. Ah, feel a bit better now.
Posted by rainbowbrite on February 19, 2005, at 17:38:12
In reply to I'm kind of scared, posted by jujube on February 4, 2005, at 12:31:13
Awww Tamara
I just saw this. I know it is so frustrating when something isnt working right. It can be so discouraging. I know this is a late response but i hope you are feeling better. Is your lung ok?Thinking of you
rain :-)
Posted by TamaraJ on February 19, 2005, at 21:43:30
In reply to Re: I'm kind of scared » jujube, posted by rainbowbrite on February 19, 2005, at 17:38:12
Thanks Rain. It's frustrating mostly because I have had so few health problems that I am not the best patient (I am an impatient patient). My lung is fine. It turned out that I had had TB or histoplasmosis at some point (I used to get bronchitis a lot, so I would assume that all the coughing, wheezing, etc. that I experienced during one bout of broncitis may well have been the TB or the hysto). Who knows, I don't recall ever being seriously symptomatic.) Anyway, I was having lung problems (intermittent wheezing) again earlier last year and had to return to the lung specialist for more pulmunary function tests and a CAT scan. All was ok, so that's that. And, that's is, no doubt, more than you ever wanted to know about my lungs! Ain'tcha sorry you asked :-) Sorry.
Take care.
Tamara
> Awww Tamara
> I just saw this. I know it is so frustrating when something isnt working right. It can be so discouraging. I know this is a late response but i hope you are feeling better. Is your lung ok?
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> Thinking of you
> rain :-)
Posted by KaraS on February 20, 2005, at 2:49:55
In reply to Re: I'm kind of scared » rainbowbrite, posted by TamaraJ on February 19, 2005, at 21:43:30
Sorry, Tamara, I just noticed this thread too.
You're not being pathetic. The arms and hands are so critical to being able to take care of ourselves. It's frightening to consider that our functioning might be diminised at all (even though in your case that's highly unlikely in the long run). When you add that fear on top of already existing anxiety/depression issues, it makes everything all that much scarier.
Hang in there. It'll get better.
Posted by TamaraJ on February 20, 2005, at 10:25:49
In reply to Re: I'm kind of scared, posted by KaraS on February 20, 2005, at 2:49:55
No need to apologize. I think I just needed to vent. I feel kind of silly about it now (oh well).
Thanks for your kind words Kara. I'm hanging in there, and things are getting better each day. I think it actually turned out to be a good thing. I have acquired a certain amount of patience with myself that I didn't have before. And, I actually let others do things for me for a change (which has always been really hard for me). It's nice to be somewhat pampered.
Take care of yourself Kara, and I'll talk to you again soon.
Tamara
> Sorry, Tamara, I just noticed this thread too.
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> You're not being pathetic. The arms and hands are so critical to being able to take care of ourselves. It's frightening to consider that our functioning might be diminised at all (even though in your case that's highly unlikely in the long run). When you add that fear on top of already existing anxiety/depression issues, it makes everything all that much scarier.
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> Hang in there. It'll get better.
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Posted by rainbowbrite on February 20, 2005, at 19:05:06
In reply to Re: I'm kind of scared » rainbowbrite, posted by TamaraJ on February 19, 2005, at 21:43:30
Hi Tamara
I glad your lung is ok!
I am an inpatient patient as well so I can totally realate!
I am sort of afraid of doctors and all that stuff> And, that's is, no doubt, more than you ever wanted to know about my lungs! Ain'tcha sorry you asked :-) Sorry.
Naa I never know too much about anything lol No need to apoligize.
Im happy everything is ok! Are you a smoker???
rain :)
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