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| Cabann | Aug 19 2008, 11:12 AM Post #1 |
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I keep things to myself. Saturday when my nephew Michael and his family came down for a visit, I took them bowling since it doesn't cost me anything. I told Michael all he had to do was rent their shoes. When we arrived at the alley, a few of my friends were there. I visited with them while Steven got the lanes and everyone set up to bowl. After being there 30 minutes a pain and pressure I had been having for awhile kicked in really strong. I got hot, light headed and felt sick to my stomach, from the pain. I hid it well and didn't tell anyone. Only one person asked if I was alright because she saw me go pale. Anyways after the group bowled a few games. Michael dropped me off here at home and he went on his way to go visit with his mom, friends and make a stop to see his dad, we did however make plans for them to come back Sunday morning for brunch. As the day went on the pains got much more intense, normally I have a very high pain tolerance, but I couldn't get a grip on it. I laid down for a few minutes and it seem to go away until nighttime. I was on the phone with my sister when it kicked in. My voice changed and I had to gasp for air. It hurt. She asked what was wrong and I told her that I have been having pains and pressure for about a month, but today it seemed to get much worse. I told her I needed to get off the phone to lay down. Well she called my mom, who started calling me, my mom also called my nephew Michael and had him come back over to check on me. Yes I am in pain, no I wont go to the doctor (I can't afford it, and I can't afford to make payments and no I don't qualify for assistance, the kids do through healthy family but I don't). I know what the problem is, I did some research on line and my symptoms match to a T. I then looked up natural and herbal remedies and found one that recieved a lot of positive response. I called my mom and told her I am taking care of it and to give me a few days, the remedy takes four days for results. Well for the past couple days the pain comes and goes, now mainly when I am laying down, but I am dealing with it better. This morning my oldest son calls (he is on jury duty..2nd day) and he said the Christopher (another one of my nephews) called and told him I was going to the hospital today, gee, I didn't know that. Zach didn't even know I wasn't feeling well, none of the kids "did". I didn't want them to worry as with my mom. Anyways everyone now knows all because my sister has a big mouth. Edited by Cabann, Aug 19 2008, 11:26 AM.
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| Ravenlost | Aug 19 2008, 12:45 PM Post #2 |
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Family does this sort of thing. It's called the "grapevine effect" and it's the LAST thing you should be fretting over. If I were there I'd be taking you to the ER even if I had to kidnap you!!! |
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| Cabann | Aug 19 2008, 01:33 PM Post #3 |
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I would have to be unconscious first. LOL As the day wears on, I am really starting to feel better. I wish I would have done something about this when I first noticed it several weeks ago. Before I go to bed tonight, the final part of the remedy is drinking a mixture of fresh squeezed lemon juice and olive oil. Now doesn't that sound good..lol. Hey but it is working. |
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| psimer | Aug 19 2008, 03:22 PM Post #4 |
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Ok, hospitals can't make you pay. If you need to go, go to the emergency room and they have to take you in. You can deal with a patient advocate and they will write the bill off. Believe me, it happens. Don't mess with your health. Next time you might pass out and you will be in the hospital via an ambulance. |
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| Cabann | Aug 19 2008, 03:35 PM Post #5 |
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I have heard that before from my ex FIL who is a retired OBGYN. I would do that as a last resort if I exhausted all other options. I do not like to owe money. |
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| Ravenlost | Aug 19 2008, 04:24 PM Post #6 |
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Yup, BTDT myself! |
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| Kelsey1224 | Aug 20 2008, 11:44 AM Post #7 |
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Okay...so you got your medical degree via the internet? I'm sorry that you have been feeling bad, but you really aren't qualified to diagnose yourself based on some symptons and information you got online. I realize that you can't afford a doctor...but can you afford to risk your health when you have children and a husband at home who need you? Because that is exactly what you are doing. Your symptons sound serious to me and you are playing Russian Roulette with your life. I agree with Raven and Psimer. Go to an emergency room. Get a diagnosis and get it fast. There is a reason that doctors spend 9 years in school. The internet is hardly a substitute for a qualified medical opinion. (I don't mean to sound harsh...I am just worried about you.) |
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| Cabann | Aug 20 2008, 12:19 PM Post #8 |
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Don't worry about sounding harsh (which you didn't). I appreciate your honest opinion. It means a lot to me. I am feeling much better. The pain and pressure are gone. Even though I don't have a medical degree, I felt confident on what it was. Nothing major, something I could handle. I did talk to my ex FIL and asked his advice. Of course he also gave me a lecture, he usually does when I call and ask him a question regarding health issues, but he knows how stubborn I am...very. For the past 9 or 10 years I have relyed on natural allternative treatments and for the most part have been happy with the results. Again this is only for me and not for the kids, they have health insurance. And believe me if I felt I was in need of urgent care, I would go in, probably kicking and screaming, but I would go in. |
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| Kelsey1224 | Aug 20 2008, 02:44 PM Post #9 |
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Well...I am glad you are better and that you, at least, consulted with your ex-FIL about whatever it is that is bothering you. I am not one to bash alternative medicine because it can work. Keep us updated, okay? |
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