Not Well

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28 September, 2007 at 9:25 pm #11349

MadcatwomanintheUK
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Hi, only me, just letting you know I’m still out here. Mum’s fine, but the last 6 months or so has really caught up with me big time. What I thought was an on/off grumbling stomach ache has become full blown Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), something I had years ago, and thought I’d got shot of for good.

I’m terribly bloated, and in a lot of pain, as my gut is constantly in spasm. I’m on medication, but it’ll take a good few days to kick in. It gets worse as the day goes on; I made work this morning, but, like yesterday, by evening time I’m doubled up with it. It is of course stress related – just like the migraines, the acid indigestion/heartburn, the seized up neck, the anxiety and the depression. I have truly had enough of 2007, and just want to feel something like normal again – I have two speeds : a million miles and hour and Stop.

Sorry to sound so pathetic, especially when others – One Popoki, Meezer Mama, Karin, Emma and anyone else I might have missed are having such a rough time, I am thinking of you – but it all seems a bit bleak right now. I’ll feel better when the pain eases.

28 September, 2007 at 9:30 pm #65028

anncetera2
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MCW, is there any chance that dietary modification might help? IIRC, IBS can sometimes be a symptom of celiac disease, or some other broad food sensitivity.

28 September, 2007 at 9:32 pm #65029

Kitten Whisperer in Oregon (8/27)
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Wondered where you were, MCW. Sorry to hear about your tummy troubles. You are due for a stretch of stress free time–a very long stretch of stress free time! Please take good care of yourself. Hang in there while the meds kick in. {{{gentle hugs}}}

28 September, 2007 at 9:34 pm #65030

MadcatwomanintheUK
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Thanks anncetera, but it wasn’t before, and it’s unlikely to be this time – it just ties in too conveniently with how het up I’ve been getting over the last few days/weeks/months. It just feels like different bits of my body are packing up on me. This morning’s appointment with my Doc was an emergency one just for this; I have a regular appointment scheduled with him next week when I can discuss things in more detail. He’s very good, and really understands what I’ve been going through with Mum.

28 September, 2007 at 9:35 pm #65031

MadcatwomanintheUK
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Thanks KW xx

28 September, 2007 at 9:36 pm #65032

artistabobbi TX 1/17
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Sooo sooorrry, MCW.

Stress can be a b****. And it does create it’s own set of problems. And, of course, some of us tend to internalize everything.

Sending healing energy your way. You are in my thoughts.

Hugs and purrs.

28 September, 2007 at 9:37 pm #65033

anncetera2
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I’m so sorry that you’re in such discomfort. I’m sure that you and your physician will address the underlying cause, as well as treat the symptoms. I’ve had only one bout of stress-induced IBS in my life, but that was definitely a couple weeks of intense discomfort.

28 September, 2007 at 9:39 pm #65034

MadcatwomanintheUK
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…and definitely not helped when a few pounds of cat jumps up for some fuss…ow! (wry smile)

28 September, 2007 at 9:41 pm #65035

AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew
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Madcatwoman, so sorry to hear you aren’t feeling up-to-par, hope that the meds they give you help and that your reg doc visit next week helps even more. 🙁

28 September, 2007 at 9:45 pm #65036

MaxandCali’sMom
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MCW-will say an extra prayer for you and Mum tonight.

Love, Jimmie

28 September, 2007 at 9:58 pm #65037

AnnF
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So sorry to hear it. *hugs*

28 September, 2007 at 10:05 pm #65038

2 Popoki
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MCW – so very sorry to hear of your distress. We all manifest stress in our own different way. Oh, and my troubles are no more challenging than yours.. they are simply mine.

Take good care of you… hugs purrs and headbonks

28 September, 2007 at 10:36 pm #65039

MadcatwomanintheUK
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Thanks everyone – catch up tomorrow, going to bed now xx

1 October, 2007 at 6:39 pm #65040

Jo in Blairsville
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Awwwww, MCW, I’m so sorry I didn’t see this topic before today. I need to get out more, don’t I? You have had such a weight on your shoulders — what you need is a good solid week in bed with those “few pounds of cat,” and with the phone turned off and the curtains drawn. Goodness… that does sounds good, doesn’t it?

Please, dear friend…. tell us how you’re feeling today.

1 October, 2007 at 6:51 pm #65041

Sylmiafelixsmama
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Sorry you are in such discomfort with IBC! Nasty thing to have one’s intestine’s acting up. I hope that things get better for you.

1 October, 2007 at 6:54 pm #65042

KYKAT 12 23
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MCW, sending you lots of good thoughts. I know that your stress wont go away anytime soon, so please next week talk with your doctor on ways to deal with it. During the most stressful time in my life, (When my dad got sick and subsequently died 3 months later), two things that helped me tremendously were to listen to very calming music while I stretched and took long baths at night and holding onto my beloved clueless the cat while I meditated. When Meditating and doing yoga stretches, I used that time to mentally envision pulling strength and energy toward me. I would, in my mind, picture those around me who were supportive, picture the natural world and all the energy in it and think about God and his love for me and I wouuld visualize streams of energy coming into to me to re-charge my batteries so that I could keep going. Also, even though you are stressed and on the run try to eat as healthy as you can so that your body gets as much good fuel as it needs. Empty calories add to stess levels. Sending you energy from this side of the pond. Prayers and hugs too.

1 October, 2007 at 7:05 pm #65043

MadcatwomanintheUK
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Hello my lovely TDK family – I did catch up with the night shift the other evening, things are a bit better, to see more, have a look at my most recent blog by clicking on my name. The tablets continue to do their trick, and although I’ve just had the day from hell at work (I am SO glad I don’t work Tuesdays!), I’m nowhere near in as much pain & discomfort as I was before the weekend.

Thank you for your continued suport and prayers, as you will see, Mum and I are about to embark on a new chapter, and I can finally se a chink of hope for the future. Oh, and having the holiday to lok forward to helps of course!! xx
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