what next !

After getting the all clear and starting my maintenance jabs I thought things sould slowly get back to normal. Wrong . I ached in every joint , cried constantly at stupid things   so tired ..etc

When I visited the doctor he said everything was fine but I sat and cried he called another doctor in to talk to me , the other doctor actually listened and gave ms an examination.  He sent me for exrays and took bloods to run loads of tests .just had all the results back and they say I have rheumatoid arthritis , plantar fascia and heal spurs . Then told at least its not cancer , he was not smiling when I told him to check my notes before making jokes . I just feel crap .I thought I would be back at work by now mixing with people again instead I am sitting in on my own . I put on so much weight with my chemo and need to get it off to help myself but I am in constant pain ...dont want to think what could be next 

  • I understand how you feel. Every twinge and that Word would scream at me in my head. I was never Out of the doctor's.  I felt.........well I'll die Eventually so what's the point?  First, if you had chemo and/or radiotherapy, it Drains you, it takes the body a while to recover. Tiredness, lack of will to get Out there and Live again. You're alone, your mind races, memory not so good? Perhaps a bit reclusive? Sore when you move and sore when you're Not? Does the pain prey on your mind? I think you're finding it difficult to live with the knowledge you had Cancer. It's a dreaded word, no one knows what to say to you, or you to them. Take your Time! Do things in small steps. When I learned I had it, I Forced myself to eat healthily. My 5 a day, my favourite meals, the occasional chocolate. I Lived on side salads, I went for short walks, 10 minutes at a time. That includes the walk back. And  especially if it was sunny or even just if the weather stopped chucking it down. 

    Your employer will understand, I'm sure  they're not Expecting you to bounce back so quickly. Perhaps you could go part time, until you feel stronger. And you Will, I promise. It's a life changer is cancer. Definitely. Would you believe me though when I tell you I have days when I Forget I Had it? Seriously, it's true!  It used to stop me in my tracks although not so much now. Same with my husband. It's the brain's way of helping you to cope, as with any big shock to the system, like a bereavement, you I think are grieving for the life B.C. Before Cancer. Now you're on a totally different path and it's dam scary!  I know, We know. Please, phone a close friend, go for a visit or out for a coffee. Or ask if they'd visit You. Distract yourself from any negative thoughts. Do you read? Watch TV? Meditate? Have you heard of Mindful Meditation? My doctor recommended me to a course and I found it extremely helpful. 

    I'm sorry I've blathered on so much, I tend to do that lol. I'm going to try and get some sleep my dear, I Do hope that even a little of what I've yammered on about had helped you a little. I will chat soon OK? Take care my love. Bye bye for now. 

  • Thank you for replying janeyjay . I do feel greatful to be free of cancer .I know im lucky . It just with the cancer then ghe rheumatoid arthritis I just cannot catch a break .I work in schools as a supply so there is no support or friends from work . Ifeel so sorry for my family as im always a pain . Im sorry for moaning but sometimes it just has to come out .

    Does anyone have any advice about losing the weight put on whilst having chemo  as im finding it difficult to shift . 

    Thanks x