Well it's a year since my 'HMS' diagnosis and that I was told I would develop 'OA' if I didn't get back into exercising.
It is also just over 3 weeks until I move so you guessed it, tomorrow is 'AUGUST!'. Felt like February yesterday :-/, but seriously where has this year gone, I guess I have been busy blogging about my life too much to even notice the speed. I kind of hope 2012 isn't as fast considering its meant to "end" on the 21st December lol.
I am sitting here watching The Munsters, left arm is in considerable pain, so really should be resting it and not typing this blog but meh, my work has to get done. Fingers are slightly sore aswell, but come to think about it I was sore all of last night, didnt get to sleep until 5am :-(. Didn't get out to play footy the other night because my older brother couldn't be bothered, football isnt fun on your own.
Well aside from preparing for my move, I have just been chatting away to friends on twitter and facebook. Also to my good friend who is known only as 'Beyond' on MSN, who says he is proud of the acheivements I am making, dunno what he means though ha ha. Oh just realised money day tomorrow (or tonight), I suppose I better reserve that mobile for the folks and buy my football boots tonight since they 'tried' to take the money on Friday when in fact the boots aint on general sale until tomorrow, hate it when that happens.
So here is hoping the footy helps the knee pain, no idea what will help the other pain, but hey, 'NHS Grampian' will hopefully work on it all :).
Now I have nooooo Idea what to do today, mum is working and well, dad and bro will be working on 'Trainz', if you are wondering what it is it's a train simulator, can't get them off it :-/, dad being just diagnosed with arthritis himself shouldn't really be sitting at the PC for long times, need to get him out more, he has a bus pass so I don't see why he don't just jump on a bus and go somewhere, I know money is an issue but ye don't always need money to have a good day out, you take your own drink from home etc... Och well.
I also got a date through for my DLA Claim Tribunal, its in September, so will have to do a bit of travelling for that as it is being held in 'Kirkcaldy', you would think I wouldn't be moaning with all the travelling I have done this year already.
It's 6 weeks until the Adidas Women's 5K Challenge in Hyde Park, to which I am competing in to raise funds for Arthritis Care Scotland, if you want to donate just ask how to and I will give you the how to details :).
OK, that's it for July and I will see you all in August.
Pamie
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
Painful week going by
Continuing from my last blog, well, this week has been pretty painful.
I am not sure if the weather is involved or if it is my stress levels, either way it's being a pain (see what I did).
I went out today with my mum, thinking I would be paid today as it is a Bank Holiday on Monday, netehhhh, no money, pretty naffed off, I hope I get paid tomorrow then I can buy my football boots, the phone for my bro and well top my phone up.
I haven't been taking my anti-depressants (bad I know), I will start them again on Monday as I need to be "alive" for my move, which is happening in nearly 3 weeks, ye know living like this as a 26 year old is hard, I should be out there playing my beloved football (I am slowly returning to it), getting fit and well just generally being a typical young adult, instead I am shutting myself indoors, why, because people do not understand I suffer from a condition that I cant control, I have no control over HMS or arthritis, none what so ever, if I am sore then I am sore, if I aint, then I aint, it is how it rolls for me.
I know I will be seeking further medical advice when I move to Aberdeen, because I do not want to live on a tablet that is not even trying to help me any more. I think this is what is wrong with the NHS, they do not want to try anything because they think the patient will be fine, well it is with NHS Fife by looks of things, I can understand them not wanting to up my dosage any more, but maybe trying a different medication will help, I really need to be in fit shape for college, mainly because I want to move onto university afterwards to "try" and obtain my BA Journalism, but without the right medical care and attention I really do not think this will happen. I do not want to fail I have come this far and well, it will all be just a waste and why, because I wasnt given the correct treatment at the correct time.
I think I am going to have a kick around the back garden with my older brother, but I have to say that I am looking forward to my move and I look forward to letting you all know on the day about it all :). I shall be off now, chow.
Pamie
I am not sure if the weather is involved or if it is my stress levels, either way it's being a pain (see what I did).
I went out today with my mum, thinking I would be paid today as it is a Bank Holiday on Monday, netehhhh, no money, pretty naffed off, I hope I get paid tomorrow then I can buy my football boots, the phone for my bro and well top my phone up.
I haven't been taking my anti-depressants (bad I know), I will start them again on Monday as I need to be "alive" for my move, which is happening in nearly 3 weeks, ye know living like this as a 26 year old is hard, I should be out there playing my beloved football (I am slowly returning to it), getting fit and well just generally being a typical young adult, instead I am shutting myself indoors, why, because people do not understand I suffer from a condition that I cant control, I have no control over HMS or arthritis, none what so ever, if I am sore then I am sore, if I aint, then I aint, it is how it rolls for me.
I know I will be seeking further medical advice when I move to Aberdeen, because I do not want to live on a tablet that is not even trying to help me any more. I think this is what is wrong with the NHS, they do not want to try anything because they think the patient will be fine, well it is with NHS Fife by looks of things, I can understand them not wanting to up my dosage any more, but maybe trying a different medication will help, I really need to be in fit shape for college, mainly because I want to move onto university afterwards to "try" and obtain my BA Journalism, but without the right medical care and attention I really do not think this will happen. I do not want to fail I have come this far and well, it will all be just a waste and why, because I wasnt given the correct treatment at the correct time.
I think I am going to have a kick around the back garden with my older brother, but I have to say that I am looking forward to my move and I look forward to letting you all know on the day about it all :). I shall be off now, chow.
Pamie
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
When in pain........
Don't try and be helpful and make your parents bed!
Especially when you are doing it all yourself, they have a heavy mattress which will kill you trying to lift it :-/, it may be a good deed, but when you don't really get rewarded for it in any way (just a thank you) then its kind of dishearting :-(.
But hey, I rested up the rest of the night after my good deed. It is now officially 3 weeks and 6 days until I move and well, stress levels are rising into the nearest black hole in the universe lol. Off to doctor today to see what's what with my mind etc... well I know I lost it a wee while back but I am actually hoping to find it somewhere ha-ha.
I can't wait until September, 5K Challenge on the 11th, first full month of College, Slowly taking donations for Arthritis Care Scotland (fancy donating go to www.justgiving.com/pamela-anne-north-east-scotland or text away to ARTH77, don't forget to add your donation amount after it e.g. ARTH77 £5 to 70070). Also hope to be starting my volunteering with ACS, kind of hope they can help me get the word of Arthritis and HMS (they are linked) out into Schools and Colleges as many young people still only think of Arthritis as a 'old people disease' something which my mum, who has been a trained nurse for 33 years, only notices too well. I'm looking to do information days at Schools (with much help of course), I think it would be good to do some in the work place because of work experience's etc etc etc etc etc (I really need to stop saying that.).
Well I am going to sign off just now and well, my next blog will be on my last week in Falkland and my first week in Aberdeen.... Here's to 22nd August guys n gals :-).
See you all soon
Pamie
*Update*
Still very much sore. Been resting like mad, well trying to, had to sign on yesterday really wasn't feeling up to it but I had to. Left arm has been quite sore, will probably be out of my deep freeze gel by the end of the week. More money to be spent on helping the pain as the meds don't really seem to be doing much at the moment. The again the stress I am under won't be helping either. Slowly getting there. Until next week folks.
Especially when you are doing it all yourself, they have a heavy mattress which will kill you trying to lift it :-/, it may be a good deed, but when you don't really get rewarded for it in any way (just a thank you) then its kind of dishearting :-(.
But hey, I rested up the rest of the night after my good deed. It is now officially 3 weeks and 6 days until I move and well, stress levels are rising into the nearest black hole in the universe lol. Off to doctor today to see what's what with my mind etc... well I know I lost it a wee while back but I am actually hoping to find it somewhere ha-ha.
I can't wait until September, 5K Challenge on the 11th, first full month of College, Slowly taking donations for Arthritis Care Scotland (fancy donating go to www.justgiving.com/pamela-anne-north-east-scotland or text away to ARTH77, don't forget to add your donation amount after it e.g. ARTH77 £5 to 70070). Also hope to be starting my volunteering with ACS, kind of hope they can help me get the word of Arthritis and HMS (they are linked) out into Schools and Colleges as many young people still only think of Arthritis as a 'old people disease' something which my mum, who has been a trained nurse for 33 years, only notices too well. I'm looking to do information days at Schools (with much help of course), I think it would be good to do some in the work place because of work experience's etc etc etc etc etc (I really need to stop saying that.).
Well I am going to sign off just now and well, my next blog will be on my last week in Falkland and my first week in Aberdeen.... Here's to 22nd August guys n gals :-).
See you all soon
Pamie
*Update*
Still very much sore. Been resting like mad, well trying to, had to sign on yesterday really wasn't feeling up to it but I had to. Left arm has been quite sore, will probably be out of my deep freeze gel by the end of the week. More money to be spent on helping the pain as the meds don't really seem to be doing much at the moment. The again the stress I am under won't be helping either. Slowly getting there. Until next week folks.
Friday, July 22, 2011
A wee weekly updateroo
Well I am giving you all a wee weekly updateroony. As I was lying in me bed, slightly sore, it dawned on me..... It is now officially one month until I move my little beehind to Aberdeen for College.
I got my induction day through - 18th August 2011 at 10am, thinking I could manage a day of it and just come home, I booked a bus from Dundee to Aberdeen, leaving at 6:10am (O.O), and coming back at 5:30pm, however, on a day out to Aberdeen with my mum and Granny and after being sore from everything (walking and sitting on thee bus), I decided to change it, I'm now heading up the day before, staying at my Granny's and coming home the day after the induction. Makes more sense doesn't it :).
Well a few things have happened, family news and what not, wasn't so great though. Went through to Glasgow with my dad on Tuesday as my Great Aunt is ill at the moment, went to see how she is doing and to be fair, she is holding on such n such, must be a Carpenter thing lol. But hey ho, just having to keep a little eye on dad at the moment, but he is coping :).
I have to announce that my DLA claim is now going to a tribunal, cheeky people ain't they. The stupid thing is it won't be seen or heard of until DECEMBER!!!!, I'm gonna be living away from home then, to be fair I don't think it is right that I have to wait this long, or anyone would have to wait that long for a yes or no answer, mind you, I have said I want my side of the story heard. Being in pain is soooo not fun, having crutches to use when I am in agony isn't fun either. I want to get back to the usual me, playing football. Actually by then I probably will be back playing, now my fitness is slowly coming back, it's pretty daft ain't it, by the time my claim gets seen I could be feeling better ha-ha. But anyway, I am still plodding along and getting myself sorted for College (ummm, I haven't actually started yet).
Ah well folks, I think this basically all that has been happening in my week. Wish more exciting stuff would happen. Oh well, until next time guys n gals :).
Pamie
:)
I got my induction day through - 18th August 2011 at 10am, thinking I could manage a day of it and just come home, I booked a bus from Dundee to Aberdeen, leaving at 6:10am (O.O), and coming back at 5:30pm, however, on a day out to Aberdeen with my mum and Granny and after being sore from everything (walking and sitting on thee bus), I decided to change it, I'm now heading up the day before, staying at my Granny's and coming home the day after the induction. Makes more sense doesn't it :).
Well a few things have happened, family news and what not, wasn't so great though. Went through to Glasgow with my dad on Tuesday as my Great Aunt is ill at the moment, went to see how she is doing and to be fair, she is holding on such n such, must be a Carpenter thing lol. But hey ho, just having to keep a little eye on dad at the moment, but he is coping :).
I have to announce that my DLA claim is now going to a tribunal, cheeky people ain't they. The stupid thing is it won't be seen or heard of until DECEMBER!!!!, I'm gonna be living away from home then, to be fair I don't think it is right that I have to wait this long, or anyone would have to wait that long for a yes or no answer, mind you, I have said I want my side of the story heard. Being in pain is soooo not fun, having crutches to use when I am in agony isn't fun either. I want to get back to the usual me, playing football. Actually by then I probably will be back playing, now my fitness is slowly coming back, it's pretty daft ain't it, by the time my claim gets seen I could be feeling better ha-ha. But anyway, I am still plodding along and getting myself sorted for College (ummm, I haven't actually started yet).
Ah well folks, I think this basically all that has been happening in my week. Wish more exciting stuff would happen. Oh well, until next time guys n gals :).
Pamie
:)
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
15 June - 13 July 2011
Why hellooo everyone.
Little late on the blogging front, I have been a busy bee, preparing for Sonisphere last weekend and the sponsored walk I was taking part in last week. And I am also preparing for the Women's Adidas 5K Challenge.
My pain threshold has been relatively quiet of late. I guess I have been doing more than I normally do ha-ha However, there has been a few flare ups of the old HMS pain and arthritis pain in my shoulder.
So I guess not much to really blog about apart from how the walk and 'Sonisphere' went.
The walk went OK, a few teething problems on it but all was sorted. I used my crutches that day as it was a 3 mile walk from the STV Studios to Pittodrie Stadium in Aberdeen. So far we have raised £75 for Bullying UK and £35 for HMSA.
Two days after the walk I attended the 'Sonisphere Festival' in Knebworth, Stevenage. 4 days camping, as you know for arthritis sufferers and bendy people that is hard going, but I managed it. Thursday was the day we (me and my friends, Graeme, Ian and GG) travelled south for the event. Took us a good few hours to get there, we ended up pitching our tents in the dark (horary for pop up tents), I ended up sharing a tent with GG, wasn't too bad cause I had company lol, had to be male company though eh!.
Friday was a good day so to speak, I did however, fall in Graeme's tent and break my right thumb and give myself a stinking bruise on my left leg. Thumbs still strapped up as we speak, how I am managing to type is beyond me, but hey ho, I'm just magic :), we had torrential rain that day, to which I ended up catching a cold. Saw my most favourite bands on Friday, Megadeth and Metallica, and that was even with a visit to the festival hospital. Saturday was a very quiet day for us, not many bands on Graeme and I liked, so we spent a lot of time in the camp site, just gossiping, there was only one band I liked and that was WEEZER, I slept most of Saturday after Weezer. Sunday was the last day, I managed to get a couple of pictures taken, which are now proudly on my Facebook :). Monday was coming home day, had to be out the camp site by 12pm, because of the sun burn I managed to acquire on Sunday, I had trouble carrying things and well, having anything on my skin lol.
I must have arrived back in Falkland at nearly 9pm. Very very long day that was.
Spend Tuesday in my bed to try and rid myself of this cold and what not, today was job centre day, I signed on and as usual no jobs going :(. But hey ho, 5 weeks and 6/5 days until I move to Aberdeen and start my new life in the big ol' City of Aberdeen.
Well, that is about it for me at the moment. I look forward to intriguing you all with my next blog, which I know will be about my preparations for moving to Aberdeen. Look forward to see ya all then :).
Pamie
Little late on the blogging front, I have been a busy bee, preparing for Sonisphere last weekend and the sponsored walk I was taking part in last week. And I am also preparing for the Women's Adidas 5K Challenge.
My pain threshold has been relatively quiet of late. I guess I have been doing more than I normally do ha-ha However, there has been a few flare ups of the old HMS pain and arthritis pain in my shoulder.
So I guess not much to really blog about apart from how the walk and 'Sonisphere' went.
The walk went OK, a few teething problems on it but all was sorted. I used my crutches that day as it was a 3 mile walk from the STV Studios to Pittodrie Stadium in Aberdeen. So far we have raised £75 for Bullying UK and £35 for HMSA.
Two days after the walk I attended the 'Sonisphere Festival' in Knebworth, Stevenage. 4 days camping, as you know for arthritis sufferers and bendy people that is hard going, but I managed it. Thursday was the day we (me and my friends, Graeme, Ian and GG) travelled south for the event. Took us a good few hours to get there, we ended up pitching our tents in the dark (horary for pop up tents), I ended up sharing a tent with GG, wasn't too bad cause I had company lol, had to be male company though eh!.
Friday was a good day so to speak, I did however, fall in Graeme's tent and break my right thumb and give myself a stinking bruise on my left leg. Thumbs still strapped up as we speak, how I am managing to type is beyond me, but hey ho, I'm just magic :), we had torrential rain that day, to which I ended up catching a cold. Saw my most favourite bands on Friday, Megadeth and Metallica, and that was even with a visit to the festival hospital. Saturday was a very quiet day for us, not many bands on Graeme and I liked, so we spent a lot of time in the camp site, just gossiping, there was only one band I liked and that was WEEZER, I slept most of Saturday after Weezer. Sunday was the last day, I managed to get a couple of pictures taken, which are now proudly on my Facebook :). Monday was coming home day, had to be out the camp site by 12pm, because of the sun burn I managed to acquire on Sunday, I had trouble carrying things and well, having anything on my skin lol.
I must have arrived back in Falkland at nearly 9pm. Very very long day that was.
Spend Tuesday in my bed to try and rid myself of this cold and what not, today was job centre day, I signed on and as usual no jobs going :(. But hey ho, 5 weeks and 6/5 days until I move to Aberdeen and start my new life in the big ol' City of Aberdeen.
Well, that is about it for me at the moment. I look forward to intriguing you all with my next blog, which I know will be about my preparations for moving to Aberdeen. Look forward to see ya all then :).
Pamie
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