Not Expecting Any Sympathy

[nailedit]

After my last post,

(And because im an alcoholic, some people like to take a free kick....carry on!!)

 

But I'm not well, and everything gets put down to drink.

 

Ive had pain in my right side for weeks (Apparentlty nothing wrong)

Ive got blood blisters all over my body inclooding under my nails.

My veins are popping out of my legs, looks like im wearinfg a pair of cords!!!

Ive got a blockage in my throat. Im constantly trying to swallow.

 

 

A&E just send me home saying its down to my alcohol use.

???

 

Got an appointment with local alcohol/drug serveces onn the 20th of this month.

 

 

Ive had friends in the past that have ended up dying because Medics have put everything down to theire addiction and not looking behind that.

 

 

[bednobs]

also, i have enormous sympathy for you, even though it might not sound it

[douglas9401]

There there, chin up, etc.

(Will this do?)

[Khandro]

Perhaps it's time to give up the booze.

[douglas9401]

Then he'll settle down in some quiet little town and forget about ev'rything.

[jourdain2]

Naildit - I do sympathise, but right now I have spent from 16th Dec, until about 4 days ago struggling with Mr.J2 's  appalling illnesses, starting with fierce pneumonia (not good at 91 yrs) and following on with norovirus in the rehab ward to which he was moved.

What I can say - which backs up your point about perception -  is that I have had to fight like the she-devil I have inside me to get people to take him realistically.

He is 91, he is ill with a temperature and so rambling away...... instant reaction 'dementia, merciful realease... etc.....'  I should add that that he is deaf and of course I couldn't always ensure that his aids were functioning- in the end one got broken...............they all thought he was daft, not deaf.

Through sheer stickability, bloody-mindedness and near-breakdown from my side we have reached the point where he is in rehab..  I have had his hearing aids fixed, he is walking with a frame, he climbed a staircase and descended twice today and we are looking at coming home in about a week.

So I understand, naildit.  People don't look behind the obvious.  OH was 'obviously demented 91' and best 'let go'.  I hope you have someone on your side as I am on Mr J2s.

It is something that needs addressing. 

 

[pastafreak]

Douglas...must you be so sarky all the time? Nailedit has real physical and emotional problems...we all are aware of that. Playing it down and joking is rather unkind. Don't say anything if you can't at least be kind...it's not difficult. 

 

 

 

 

[pastafreak]

Mr J2 is lucky to have you jourdain.

[douglas9401]

You appear to be the Yin to my Yang, Pastafreak, we complete each other and everything.

[Maydup]

I've been reading an article in The i Paper today about the Sinclair Method for beating alcohol addiction. Have you heard if it? The journalist had tried everything, he was struggling everyday until he discovered this and managed to access the treatment. 
Have a look Nailit, if you read up about it you might be able to work out how you can access it and to push for the drug on the NHS. 

https://www.rehabguide.co.uk/the-sinclair-method/#:~:text=The%20Sinclair%20Method%20in%20the%20UK&text=The%20NHS%20can%20offer%20Naltrexone,prescribed%20any%20medication%20are%20low.

[Fran48]

Hello Nailedit, I don't usually comment but I just want to tell you that lump in the throat and unable to swallow could be caused by stress and anxiety. It's called "Globus Hystericus" but it can't hurt you. I've suffered with this for over 10 years ever since my ex hubby left after 30 years of marriage. He also left our son who has autism. Please don't give in and try not to worry about the "Can't swallow" thing. If you go on to You tube you'll find head and neck movements that help ease the globus.

[nailedit]

//Perhaps it's time to give up the booze//

Thanks khandro, never even thought of that. Tit!

[nailedit]

Jourdain,

Wishing you all the best xx

[nailedit]

Thanks everone for replies.

 

[1ozzy]

You aren't the only one that's *** up Nailedit. 

Your choice old mate.

You decide what you'll do!!

[nailedit]

DDIL

//If you are obese they put every illness down to that//

 

My niece is very much overweight.

Been in some pain which was put down to her weight .

After insisting on tests, she was found to have ovarian cancer. She will be in surgery next week. If my family hadnt pressed for tests she would have been left to it and die.

 

 

[1ozzy]

🤔

[nailedit]

 //Your choice old mate.

You decide what you'll do!!//

 

And Ive decided that i dont want to be like this and i want my life back!! Thats why im waiting for an appointment with local drug & alcohol services!!

 

 

 

 

[1ozzy]

Hopefully that will happen.

Meanwhile,,,

Who knows,,  

Its your choice..

[1ozzy]

Seriously Naildit,,

You're not the only one that suffers with a lack of support and an addiction. 

 

[nailedit]

Ozzy, as per my OP, I dont expect (or want) sympathy.

Just trying to sought my health issues out without EVERYTHING been put down to my alcohol addiction.

If my nose dropped off it would be put down to my alcohol intake.

It pee's me off because Ive had friends in the past who have died from preventable causes but becase they wher  drink/drug users were just dismissed.