Fibromyalgia

bigzippy

Careful_with_that_Axe wrote: »

Do you have any pain during sex? There were some articles I saw about left sided pain in women with IBS.

I have left sided pain. I'm not sure whether it's all IBS related, or fibromyalgia related. I have trouble with what I call my "spleen pain" (I think I've mentioned this before?) which is in the "rib region" - the bit below your rib cage that doesn't have ribs but isn't quite your stomach iykwim. I'm not sure whether it's just stupid fibro-ness, or whether it's when my intestine gets bloated/full/unhappy in that area..?
I did learn, when I had the *awful* colonoscopy, that I have "an acute bend at the hepatic flexure" - which in layman speak means that my intestine bends awkwardly on the right hand side, roughly where the liver is. I found this interesting and wondered whether it had anything to do with awkward passage of foodstuffs causing pain..?

Cwta wrote:

BZ - wondered where you were and am pleased you're OK and happy with the settlement you wll get. let's hope they're quick with the cheque. Sounds like the Mum is an independent woman who doesn't like to ask for help. Good on you for using a spoon on her.

Ta very much I very much doubt they'll be quick with the cheque as we're disputing the liability so I'll be surprised if it's resolved before Jan tbh. :rolleyes:
She's usually only bluddy independant when she's trying to prove something though, so I'll be interested to see if there's a backlash coming...:think:

I never had constipation with my IBS, I think it must be bliss! But that's easy to say, never having had it. Without the immodium, I can "go" up to 5 times and hour and leaving the house is impossible.

Tell me about it, I went on holiday a few years ago and was too paranoid to leave the room, or the hotel complex, or even put a swimming costume on for fear of not making it to a toilet soon enough. It's awful. I don't like either side of the scale (funnily enough :rolleyes:) but I know what you mean. At least if it's constipation you can (albeit very uncomfortably and painfully) leave the house if you need to.
I especially hate long car journeys where you don't know how far the next services is I freak out and get anxious/panicy when I'm out and about and get a twinge and don't know if I'll make it to the nearest "facilities" - or even if I'm in a house with only one bathroom and someone goes in (usually a bloke with a reading material ) and you don't know how long they'll be in there... _pale_

Cwta wrote:

Did you say addictive thread BZ?!
Back in an hour or so :rolleyes:

Hehehehe :rotfl: Told ya so

Careful_with_that_Axe

bigzippy wrote: »

I have left sided pain. I'm not sure whether it's all IBS related, or fibromyalgia related. I have trouble with what I call my "spleen pain" (I think I've mentioned this before?) which is in the "rib region" - the bit below your rib cage that doesn't have ribs but isn't quite your stomach iykwim.

I seem to remember you mentioning you were getting married

bigzippy

Careful_with_that_Axe wrote: »

I seem to remember you mentioning you were getting married

Really?

You know what though - OH said he wanted a look at "my online life" last night and was scanning through the forum (only managed about 5 pages before he gave in ) and I was (of course) watching over his shoulder... and noticed all the mentions (just on those pages) of the WEDDING!

Oops. Hadn't realised I was that zealous! :rolleyes:

At least I'm excited about it though, eh? :j

purplecatlover

bigzippy wrote: »

Really?

You know what though - OH said he wanted a look at "my online life" last night and was scanning through the forum (only managed about 5 pages before he gave in ) and I was (of course) watching over his shoulder... and noticed all the mentions (just on those pages) of the WEDDING!

Oops. Hadn't realised I was that zealous! :rolleyes:

At least I'm excited about it though, eh? :j

its nice to see enthusiasm though

purplecatlover

somebody_else wrote: »

Thanks pcl, I'll try that with the next one, but I'm not going to try any more 'til tomorrow now.

I don't recall seeing anything like that, but then with my memory...

good luck with it tomorrow...

must have been somewhere else then, ta

bigzippy

purplecatlover wrote: »

its nice to see enthusiasm though

I'll blame the repetitiousness on the fibrofog, shall I? :whistle:

I do genuinely forgot that I've mentioned it so often, and then I don't wanna do that annoying thing where I go on about something you don't even get what I'm talking about!

But yes, I am enthusiastic :dance: _party_:j



:shhh:I don't know if I've put this on before, but I've loaded some pics of some of the 'W'-word stuff if you want a nosey?
http://s490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/nbzippy/Wedding/ :shhh:

purplecatlover

they are lovely zippy, especially the butterflies.

blondie69

hya everyone.
ill intoduce myself. ive only recently been dx with fms. ive had this for about 3 years i think i started with it after my mum passed away.the shock stress etc. could anyone help with a ssp1 form ive just recieved from work has ive been on sick for 25 weeeks. im not sure what to do with it and does this mean im finished from work now? eould appreciate any replies thanx

Magenta

Welcome to the board Blondie 69, I am not feeling too good at the moment so I am sure that someone else will give you a proper answer.
Talk later.

somebody_else

blondie69 wrote: »

...could anyone help with a ssp1 form ive just recieved from work has ive been on sick for 25 weeeks. im not sure what to do with it and does this mean im finished from work now? eould appreciate any replies thanx

Hi Blondie, welcome to the thread. Come on in, pull up a seat and feel free to join in.

As far as I can remember (3 years ago now) the SSP1 form is an application for Statutory Sick Pay, which means that your employer's legal obligation regarding sick pay have ended, and now it's down to the gov to pay you. This is not to say that you won't get any more sick pay from your employer, it depends on what their arrangements are. In some large organisations, you'll get 6 months full pay and then 6 months half pay, then no pay, but it varies. Do be aware though, that once you start getting SSP, if your employer is still paying you, any SSP you get will be deducted from your pay first.

The first SSP form is basically, 20 odd pages that amount to "who are you, and where have you hidden your money" I think there's 1 question relating to your illness or the reason you're not well enough to work. If you're having trouble with it, go to your local CAB, as they'll have advisors who can help you. It's the SSP form relating to longer term IB (or what's now Employment Support Allowance) that's going to be more difficult to fill in, but don't worry about that for now.

Does this mean you're finished with work now? No, not necessarily. If your employers are prepared to be patient then if it's likely that you'll recover enough to be able to go back to work, then they'll probably want you back. Especially if you've been there some time and you're any good at your job. But I really do think you need to discuss your employer's intentions with your employer.

Too early in the morning for me to go into it in any depth, but there are options available to you, if your employer's willing to be adaptable.