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Posted 4/7/2014 10:52 AM (GMT 0)
I am pretty sure I'm sinking back into the realms of depression....I was on meds for that a few years ago...have been pretty good up till now. This whole disc herniation thing is becoming so old. I'm sick of sitting around, not being able to do anything. The temps are becoming so nice now. Hubby was out doing yard work yesterday, raking out my flower beds and such and I just sat and watched because of my arm pain and shoulder pain. My butt is getting sore from sitting around. My thumb is still numb...it's been that way for a month now. I tried crocheting a week or so ago and it caused so much pain in my arm I'm afraid to try it again to see if I can do it yet. I hate this....and all I keep saying is why me? I miss work. I miss my co workers. Never thought I would say I miss work...ugh. Sorry for the rambling on this morning...I guess I just needed to vent....
Posted 4/7/2014 2:06 PM (GMT 0)
It is normal that you are depressed. But I think that you must fight with the depression, you should not disgust your family neither your loved ones.


I am fighting the depression also.


Think about the best moments you have in the day. Listen relax music, etc...

 

(I know is difficult).


Take care of yourself.

Posted 4/7/2014 4:32 PM (GMT 0)
Hi cinfullangel, First off I want to tell you, Please don't be sorry for posting here! You are not rambling!!! I know full well what you are going through and how you feel, the first time, it took them over three months to find out what was going on with my neck and I was not allowed to work or do anything!!! And I was in so much pain!!!! All I could do was just sit in the recliner! It was a terrible situation, but the only difference was I did not know what was wrong with me! Once they finally did the proper test and found out, they had to do the surgery right away! But the sitting and waiting and the pain,......well..... that was the most difficult part! or at least I think it was!

Anyway, it is alright to come here and vent, ( you have good reason to do so!) allot of us come here and do that, and this is definitely a good place to come for that because there are people here that understand and are supportive of your situation. It is not uncommon for people to talk about their families and what they miss about doing things with them. ( and can't because of their pain and what is going on with them) It is completely alright to talk about that and share your thoughts and feelings, we have all done that here, more than once!

You know depression is kind of a partner to chronic pain, and most people that have chronic pain also suffer from some level of depression. So just know that your not alone in this cinfullangel, and we are all here for you and will listen and we understand! Your appointment should be coming up fairly soon shouldn't it? Hopefully your surgeon will be able to help you soon!

Were listening cinfullangel!

White Beard

Post Edited (White Beard) : 4/7/2014 10:35:08 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/7/2014 4:41 PM (GMT 0)
Yes. This is a great place. A lot of support. O also see a pain psychologist who has helped me tremendously. Do good things and take baby steps. We are all struggling here

Lumiere
Posted 4/7/2014 6:32 PM (GMT 0)
My appt is next week...the 17th...I have really started to look forward to it in the hopes that they can help with this! I didn't want to think about surgery...but if that is what it takes to get me up and mobile and doing things again than I am all for it. And now to top things off....my favorite cat has passed. It's a sad sad day all the way around.
Posted 4/8/2014 2:32 AM (GMT 0)
Hi there, when you're in pain I think depression is common.

Do you have a herniated disc in your neck? I wonder as you mention the arm/shoulder pain?

I have one at C7-T1 pressing on the C7 nerve and it is beyond painful, my left arm hurts so much and across both shoulders at times.

For months and months I had to sit in, trying to get my neck comfortable.

So very sorry to hear about your cat, many hugs....
Posted 4/8/2014 3:19 AM (GMT 0)
I have a herniated disc at C5 causing a pinched nerve and is also pressing on my spinal cord. Doesn't effect both shoulders, just the right one which is enough....and my right arm.

Thanks for the hugs :)
Posted 4/8/2014 5:32 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, if you don't mind my asking, what are the Dr's saying for treatment for you? Are you going to have surgery?

My left arm and middle/pinky fingers feel broken. Anesthesiologist who did the steroid injection said surgery would be next but feel scared about that, mind you who can live this with pain, you just can't.

Have you had any steroid injections?

Really hope you find relief very soon.
Posted 4/8/2014 8:58 PM (GMT 0)
So far they have said injections vs surgery....I haven't seen the neurosurgeon yet...that is what my visit with him next week will be....surgery scares me with it being my neck...but if it comes down to I need surgery to be able to get back to doing things and going back to work than I'm all for it.

So the injections did not work for you if you are still having pain? Some people from work have told me injections are only temporary and they don't last but my husband had them in his lower back 7 years ago and his worked. He still has back problems but nothing like what he had.
Posted 4/8/2014 9:17 PM (GMT 0)
Cinfull,

Everybody reacts differently to the injections. For the most part, yes, they are temporary. But then, pretty much everything is,....it just boils down to how long that relief will last.

Many times, if the injection provides relief, and if you utilize that time to do PT and strengthen the supporting structures, the benefits are longer-lasting. An injection or a pill doesn't "cure" anything, it makes the condition more bearable.

It will still come down to what you choose to do while that relief is offered to you. If you approach it in that manner, I believe it's substantially more beneficial than pinning hopes of a "cure" on an injection or pill. They can help you manage the symptoms....

What needs to be established is if there is structural damage that is getting worse....





M.
Posted 4/8/2014 11:26 PM (GMT 0)
What do you mean structural damage? and how will they know if it is getting worse?
Posted 4/9/2014 12:41 AM (GMT 0)
I would think they'd keep on MRI's to see if things get worse?

The Dr who gave me the injection said they like to try the injections hoping they will bring relief before thinking about surgery, hate to say it but this morning I woke up with the severe pain in my neck again, had some relief for a few days but my arm/fingers got worse.

Injections work for some people and not others I suppose.

I know exactly what you mean about neck surgery, it is scary, if someone asked me can you live with all this pain the answer is a definite no! I just hope something will work to help this.
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