Vent about your health

[Sherielle]

For the past five and a half months, I've had pain on the outside of both of my legs just below my knees. It isn't all the time, but I feel it going up or down stairs, or if I'm in bed and I use my legs to reposition my body closer to the foot of the bed. I'm pretty sure this started when I was in a play and I had to do a lot of physical stage work (sword fighting and dance). I exacerbated the pain when I was in a show immediately after that was intensely physical which made that pain and my knees excrutiatingly painful. I went to the dr, who recommended me to an orthopedist. She took xrays and did an mri and they found nothing. But the pain is still there. I thought maybe it was shin splints, but I've never had them and I don't know how long it takes to get over them.

[Amphitrite]

I went and bought some Ginger Ale (an in-state pop with ginger in it* And it helped right away. Thanks a ton for they idea Iona! I now will make sure to have it handy.

[Hydra1337]

I had all four wisdom teeth removed last Friday. The top two were impacted, the bottom right was completely horizontal, and the bottom left was at an angle to the outside of my jaw line. It is past 5AM and I can't sleep because I am having severe pain where the bottom teeth were removed and there is a hard lump on the ride side of my jaw (which could mean an infection). The pain has been so severe I barely eat and can barely open my mouth to talk even though I should have only a mild soreness this long after the surgery.

[LouLouBelle]

For the past five and a half months, I've had pain on the outside of both of my legs just below my knees. It isn't all the time, but I feel it going up or down stairs, or if I'm in bed and I use my legs to reposition my body closer to the foot of the bed. I'm pretty sure this started when I was in a play and I had to do a lot of physical stage work (sword fighting and dance). I exacerbated the pain when I was in a show immediately after that was intensely physical which made that pain and my knees excrutiatingly painful. I went to the dr, who recommended me to an orthopedist. She took xrays and did an mri and they found nothing. But the pain is still there. I thought maybe it was shin splints, but I've never had them and I don't know how long it takes to get over them.

It might be worthwhile trying insoles designed for anti pronation (when your feet roll in from the ankles letting the arches collapse) If you do a lot of dance you're probably quite flexible, so chances are your feet will tend to roll in, which will put a strain on your legs and knees. If you can see an orthotist or podiatrist they should be able to look at your foot position and advise on what's best. Whatever it is, I hope it stops hurting soon!

Reading through this thread, I'm so grateful for the NHS! It seems unfair that so many of you are having to pay a small fortune for treatments that you need.


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[LouLouBelle]

I had all four wisdom teeth removed last Friday. The top two were impacted, the bottom right was completely horizontal, and the bottom left was at an angle to the outside of my jaw line. It is past 5AM and I can't sleep because I am having severe pain where the bottom teeth were removed and there is a hard lump on the ride side of my jaw (which could mean an infection). The pain has been so severe I barely eat and can barely open my mouth to talk even though I should have only a mild soreness this long after the surgery.

That sounds horrid. I think I'd be going back to see the dentist... I hope it heals up quickly.


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[Hydra1337]

That sounds horrid. I think I'd be going back to see the dentist... I hope it heals up quickly.


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I called them as soon as I got up today and they had me come in for an exam. Everything is apparently fine; I'm just a slow healer. The lump on my jaw is just a blood clot in the tissue that my body will absorb in a week or so. The pain I'm feeling is just weakness in the nerves where the teeth got taken out because they were so close together. And since the wisdom teeth are no longer there to support my back molars the teeth's nerves are receiving more pressure than normal from subconscious stress grinding/clenching. He said to imagine what would happen to a line of books if you took the bookend away. I got sent home with more pain meds and should be fine.

[LouLouBelle]

I hope he's right and the pain doesn't last long. I'm bad enough when one of my wisdom teeth decides to push its way slightly further through!! (I've got two that are partially erupted and one hasn't changed much over the past few years.) I'm clenching my teeth just imagining having them all removed!


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[Hydra1337]

I hope he's right and the pain doesn't last long. I'm bad enough when one of my wisdom teeth decides to push its way slightly further through!! (I've got two that are partially erupted and one hasn't changed much over the past few years.) I'm clenching my teeth just imagining having them all removed!


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Honestly it's not scary like everyone says it is and I'm a HUGE wimp when it comes to surgery. I was so out of it from the anesthesia almost everything from shortly before I actually knocked out to changing the gauze pads when I got home was a complete blank. I still don't remember leaving the office or getting in the car but there are a couple things I do remember after being told what happened.

As for after the surgery they give you so many pain meds that by the time you're out of them you should only feel a mild soreness. Worst case scenario you go back for more like I did. By that point you should barely be swollen.

[TheAmsterdamMermaid]

Can I vent about my mental health too here?
I can't stand winter depression! My ADD gets so much worse and I barely have energy for anything anymore. My relationship is going to hell because of it and it doesn't really help that I just heard that my mom isn't receiving any more treatments for her cancer (e.g. she will probably die soon).
I feel miserable.
My first monofin is being delivered tomorrow so I hope that I can find some distraction in practicing with it because I've done nothing but crying for the past week.
I know it's going to get better in the spring but it isn't even officially winter yet.
And the worst thing is I don't have anyone to turn to because my boyfriend has the emotional range of a teaspoon and my mom worries enough about me as it is.

[Hollydell]

Jopie:
I'm so sorry to hear your struggling. Sadly many of us know the feeling of winter. Best thing to do is try to find one good thing in a day I mean you but on two matching shoes today didn't you? :P

Good luck with you monofin! It's always a thrill when it comes in!
And it's not always the weather that triggers the depression it's more the sunshine.
This morning I woke up and didn't want to get out of bed but now the sun is shining and I can't loose the smile on my face.
I know you feel like you have no one and I'm sorry you can't turn to those who are close to you but please know that the people of MerNetwork are the most loving people you will meet. They have saved me from suicide on a couple occasions. Feel free to message me any time, and if messaging isn't enough I will gladly share my phone number so we can text <3 you are loved and there are people (including me) that want to help


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[TheAmsterdamMermaid]

Thanks! That means a lot to me. <3
I felt a bit nervous posting this because I'm new here and I don't know anyone but I needed to get it off my chest without people judging.
I can't really share this on facebook since my mom's illness is not something I'd like to plaster all over the place (although it isn't a secret).
And yeah I definitely feel the same way about the sun! It just gets dark so early now and I don't get to enjoy it, and it's nearly always rainy anyway (Dutch climate).

I'm really curious about the monofin. I have never had one in my hands before but I used to love swimming with bifins. If I love it as much as I think I will I'll try to make a tail for it in the new year. <3

[Hollydell]

the first time i used a monofin was amazing! its a huge different sensation compared to bifins. honestly ive never felt so comfortable in water. i really hope you find the peace in the water.

and i understand where your coming with facebook. once its posted if the world wants to know they will find it. not really something you want to scream out.

[Hydra1337]

I know how you feel, Jopie. I'm new as well so I was hesitant on posting about my personal life too. Eventually I just took a leap of faith and put myself out there and I'm glad you did too. I've struggled with depression in the past too so I know how difficult it can be when it seems like your partner doesn't understand how you're feeling. I'm here for you as well if you ever want to talk.

Also, what kind of monofin did you get? I'm a little curious.

[TheAmsterdamMermaid]

I'm getting a blue Spetton Triton! I've never heard of them before but it looks okay - reminds me of the Hydra a bit shape-wise. I haven't been able to find any reviews of it online but I did think I saw some mermaid vids of mers swimming with them.
And I just heard last night it's going to take another week to arrive so I won't be able to play with it today
I think I'm going to break up with my boyfriend today. It's time to do something and stop crying about everything even though everything hurts. I hope we have a constructive talk at least.

[Hydra1337]

Sucks about the monofin. As for your boyfriend I hope it goes well for you.

[Adalira]

Can I vent about my mental health too here?
I can't stand winter depression! My ADD gets so much worse and I barely have energy for anything anymore. My relationship is going to hell because of it and it doesn't really help that I just heard that my mom isn't receiving any more treatments for her cancer (e.g. she will probably die soon).
I feel miserable.
My first monofin is being delivered tomorrow so I hope that I can find some distraction in practicing with it because I've done nothing but crying for the past week.
I know it's going to get better in the spring but it isn't even officially winter yet.
And the worst thing is I don't have anyone to turn to because my boyfriend has the emotional range of a teaspoon and my mom worries enough about me as it is.

I am so sorry you are going through this Jopie! BIg hug coming your way!
I am so so sorry to hear about your mom. I can not even begin to imagine what you are going through right now.....I wish you a lot of strength through these dark times.
If you need someone to talk to, know that we are all here for you! You are also most welcome to PM me at any time if you need to talk.
I have winter depression myself, i used to sleep more than be awake at some point, no energy and only depressing thoughts.
It was like a dark cloud was hanging over me everywhere i went, like bad luck was following me around or something.
It was my mom who ended up looking online to find out was going on with me and she bought me a special lamp.
Now whenever i start to sleep longer and longer, have no energy and feel like i am starting to get depressed, i sit in front of the lamp for 30 minutes every morning for about a week and it is gone.
If you don't have a lamp like that you may be able to get a doctors note to get that same lamp treatment in the hospital if that is something you would want to try.
As far as men go....i think most of them have the emotional range of a teaspoon. I got one here myself who's responds a lot is:" Just get over it and move on" or anything other short and very UNhelpfull as a reply.
Sometimes we just need to be able to b*tch about stuff and talk about it, we just need a hug and some support and men are usually not the best to give this.

[TheAmsterdamMermaid]

thank you all so much for your support! <3
It's hard, but I can honestly say I've had worse. Just gotta take my D vitamins. I have a light therapy lamp too, time to dust it off!

[telzey.amberdon]

I am so sorry you are going through this Jopie! BIg hug coming your way!
I am so so sorry to hear about your mom. I can not even begin to imagine what you are going through right now.....I wish you a lot of strength through these dark times.
If you need someone to talk to, know that we are all here for you! You are also most welcome to PM me at any time if you need to talk.
I have winter depression myself, i used to sleep more than be awake at some point, no energy and only depressing thoughts.
It was like a dark cloud was hanging over me everywhere i went, like bad luck was following me around or something.
It was my mom who ended up looking online to find out was going on with me and she bought me a special lamp.
Now whenever i start to sleep longer and longer, have no energy and feel like i am starting to get depressed, i sit in front of the lamp for 30 minutes every morning for about a week and it is gone.
If you don't have a lamp like that you may be able to get a doctors note to get that same lamp treatment in the hospital if that is something you would want to try.
As far as men go....i think most of them have the emotional range of a teaspoon. I got one here myself who's responds a lot is:" Just get over it and move on" or anything other short and very UNhelpfull as a reply.
Sometimes we just need to be able to b*tch about stuff and talk about it, we just need a hug and some support and men are usually not the best to give this.

Hey, as I am a man I resent... something. Never mind. Just happy not to fall down in the morning on my way to coffee.

[Mermaid Lily_Pad]

My IC has been murderess the last few mornings. The kicked in the kidneys and back pain makes me want to scream and the lack of sleep it is causing is making a very cranky Lily. Ugh.

[Mermaid Lily_Pad]

Hi it's me again. This is an open letter to my body.

Dear Body,
I know the weather has changed. I know that you hate the cold, but please...please start feeling better. I can't keep feeling this in pain and weak and exhausted. I need to work! I need more money to buy mermaid things! You love mermaid things. You need to ease up if you want big enough shells to cover your books and a new gap wrap for your butt. Work with me here huh? Let's do this thing!