If it wasn't for bad luck....

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Specializes in Emergency Room.

So, I think I'm plagued with bad luck. A little over a year ago I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and pseudotumor cerebri. I have had arthritis in my back and knees for some time as well as migraines. About 6 months ago I had a stress fracture in my left foot. I worked through it, wearing a lovely boot and I became pain free and it healed quite nicely. At least I thought it had. Then on Oct. 6, I stepped on the edge of a rug with said left foot and broke it clean through, requiring surgery to insert a lovely home depot like screw. congratulations.. you have nearly 3 months off work with less than half your pay. Someone forgot to tell "them" to only send half my bills though. Finally get back to work on Jan 1. Was a good day. Second day at work (which was a trade) was awful - I almost got fired. I hesitate to go into details because I work in such a small hospital and would hate for someone to see this and think I'm telling tales out of school (personal tales are ok). But suffice it to say I was right, and only trying to protect the hospital and the patients. Anyway I really wasn't in danger of getting fired, but it kinda felt that was briefly. And I didn't so I'll go on. So the next few weeks are fairly uneventful then this past Friday I wake up with abdominal pain. Long story short.. it was my appendix. Congratulations, your going to OR. OH.. and you get more, now unpaid, time off work. Life is grand aint it? On top of it all, I went through surgery alone. My love life is in a shambles, my family is distant (geographically... some emotionally too) and my teenaged kids seem nearly hearless. Oh.. did I mention that I am in school for my bachelor's degree? And tuition was due Friday. No pressure there. I'm still barely able to eat. I'm slightly dehydrated, dizzy, in some discomfort and now quite cranky. On the bright side, I now really understand the need and desire to pass gas after laproscopic surgery!!! Who knew that could be so "rewarding"? Why is it, when we turn a certain age, we fall apart? I didn't think it would happen so soon though - I'm 38 (going on 88 apparently). Hope everybody's luck is better than mine. Like a fool I played the lottery today... figured if it's gonna change hopefully it will be in that regard. LOL

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Oh no!!!!!!!!!

Boy, I hope you get a turn of better luck SOON!!!!

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Specializes in Case Mgmt; Mat/Child, Critical Care.

Wow! You are going through a lot. I hope everything works out OK for you.... Sending some positive energy your way :) Take it one day at a time, one step at a time, I'm sure you know that. Try not to get too stressed, it's not gonna help or change the outcome, just wear you out.

Good luck!

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Wow!! That is an impressive string of incredibly horrible, bad luck. I feel for you, really!

Things can only get better, right?

PM me with your address and I will send you a funny e-mail. At least you can still laugh!!

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So sorry to hear about your horrible string of bad luck! You know the old saying... that which does not kill you makes you stronger. I'd say you're probably the strongest person on earth right now!:uhoh21: Here's hoping your luck takes a turn for the better really soon.

Limik

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as someone who has had her own share of bad luck lately, (admittedly not as bad as yours) I can hold you in my prayers.

This community at allnurses is amazing. You will get so much support here - I know firsthand.

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I am praying for you.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I am keeping my fingers tightly crossed for you. :saint:

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Dang, how many ladders did you walk under, or how many mirrors did you break to get such awful luck? :uhoh21: It is depressing just to read about. Here's hoping your string of bad luck is finished, and you're on you way to bigger and better things in life. You deserve it! :icon_hug:

Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers - and I know its much easier said than done, but try not to get too stressed - doesn't solve anything and does you health no good either. :kiss Hope you win the lottery!

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Specializes in Cardiac/Telemetry.

(((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))) Don't worry. You are strong enough to get through this. Obviously, b/c you wouldn't be going through it if God didn't think you were capable of "taking it". You're not being punished, you're just going through a bad time right now. Don't give up; keep your head up, and pray and cling to God cuz He's there for you. God bless you.

Mave.

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I'm so sorry that you are going through such a run of bad luck... the good thing is, bad luck ends at some point and good luck begins. God sees to that. Just keep going, and don't be afraid or ashamed to ask for help- noone can do it alone...

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Specializes in Multiple.

I couldn't agree more with the other posters. Speaking as someone who has been rather poorly themselves of late, it has to come to an end eventually! I try to find something positive in each situation - at least now your appendix is out, it can't bother you again... I am telling myself the same in relation to my gall bladder which was removed a month ago, and caused me 3 weeks of hospitalisation thanks to pancreatitis attacks from gallstones.

As far as school goes, are you able to take a break? I am doing a PhD and they have allowed me to put my studies on hold until I am better - it might be worth asking...

Best wishes to you - and keep talking to folk here - they are so supportive, and have kept me going over the last few months for sure.

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