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Posted 2/24/2009 7:27 PM (GMT 0)
Wish me luck, I am going to see my PM today about my increasing neck pain. Hopefully we can find something to make it livable because if not, I have no clue what I will do.

I have prepared a list of how things are going, notes from my pain journal, what I have tried, what works/doesn't work and what I want out of the visit. I am hoping that by having that all typed out I can get the doc to answer all my questions.

Take care,

Sarrah

Posted 2/24/2009 8:02 PM (GMT 0)
Wow, Lots of good luck to you, Sarrah, Hope the PM Doctor can help you!
Lots of Hugz as well...
Posted 2/24/2009 8:03 PM (GMT 0)
I have started trying to write down all of my symptoms, severity, etc. My wife used to want to go with me to the Dr. to make sure that I remembered to ask all the questions that I wanted to. She still comes with me at times but my old Dr. seemed to get irritated when she was with me. At any rate, good luck and I hope something helps ease the pain. I will keep you in my thoughts...

Skrape
Posted 2/25/2009 5:01 AM (GMT 0)
Sarrah,

I hope you made out well with your doc & can find some relief! Sounds like you were really organized & prepared!

Skeye
Posted 2/25/2009 5:06 AM (GMT 0)
Sarrah,
I hope you had a positive and fruitful visit with your doctor. Let us know how it went when you get a chance.

PaLady
Posted 2/25/2009 2:38 PM (GMT 0)
Well my appt was quick and ok. We are going to be doing epidurals in my neck but I have to be awake for these :-( I am waiting for his nurse to call and let me know when/how much they will be.

Other then that we changed my pain meds to as needed so I no longer have to go 8hrs in between! WOooHOoo
Posted 2/25/2009 4:23 PM (GMT 0)
Sarra,
I hope they can help you, neck pain really sucks! Do you have a tens unit? I've been living with mine on since my the MRI machine hurt me almost 2 weeks ago. It helps a little, sometimes better than others. Have you had any shots yet? They never helped me much but I've talked to other who say they are great. Good luck, I have my fingers & toes crossed for you!
your old Bud,
Pete
Posted 2/25/2009 4:34 PM (GMT 0)
I do have a TENS unit and use it when I can. It only works if I catch the neck pain before it becomes too much. Once I have hit an8 then I am pretty much SOL when it comes to pain control after that point.

My insurance keeps dying an MRI for me but I am hoping after the extensive PT and EVERYTHING else I have tried they will finally ok. The numb fingers/random arm pain is getting annoying but what is worse, I keep stumbling and dropping everythign like I tied one on!
Posted 2/25/2009 5:39 PM (GMT 0)
Sarrah, sorry I spelled your name wrong. I've been having some of the sympoms you describe since this latest neck pain started w/ a vengence. My left arm is getting weaker by the day w/ lots of pain around and in my shoulder & elbow w/ the numb fingers & weak hand. I've also bumped into a couple walls, whats that all about?
Pete
PS> Good luck w/ the MRI
Posted 2/25/2009 5:53 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Pete.

This neck stuff is NASTY. i can handle having organs removed better then my neck hurting.

Have you ever had an epidural for it? Does it hurt? I am kinda (really) scared because they won't knock me out so they know "that I did not go to far and injure something"
Posted 2/27/2009 12:34 AM (GMT 0)
Why in the world is your ins company denying you an MRI? Your dr needs to write a letter of medical necessity to get this approved. It would be very benefcial for both of you, how unfair. Susie
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