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Posted 10/4/2015 5:51 AM (GMT 0)
Hey friends!

I feel like a broken record at this point, apologizing once again for not contributing more to the forum. I do read your posts a lot, and I want to respond, but - I have no concentration. When I am able to focus for a few minutes, I have to tend to the clutter and minutiae of my life. Most of the time, I'm just popping from one thing to another, trying to escape the pain. It's not good at all these days. It's even worse since I tried (on my own) wearing a gel insole to correct my uneven leg length. Thought that was a great idea until it backfired. Amped the pain up a few more degrees.

I have no doctor at the moment; the great guy I've had such confidence in for 25 years is critically ill with a staph infection, and no one can tell me what the prognosis is :( Not only do I feel horrible for him, but ack - - I don't know where to turn.

A pain clinic may be in my future. It's something I've always avoided, but Tramadol is all I can get now, and it's just not cutting it. I know it's pretty much all spine-related. The #*&@ Sciatica is fired up big-time, and I probably need another MRI.

Then, we have a dog who has an ACL tear that keeps getting worse and may also need surgery. I swear, I feel his pain too cry

I wish everybody a pain-free and happy Sunday!

Debbie
Posted 10/4/2015 9:09 AM (GMT 0)
Acheybody,

It's nice to hear from you. So sorry to hear about your dog.

I have uneven leg length also and I've found my cranial fascial massage therapist has helped with that. I've had other types of massage therapists in my past, and my current one is the only one that has helped my body overall--as much as it can be helped with fibromyalgia and past injuries.

Good luck to you.
Posted 10/4/2015 7:17 PM (GMT 0)
Debbie, we miss you .. But know its hard to be here all the time..

Some of our tough days are about what we can handle.. Sorry to hear about your pain.. As well as your dr. Issues.. Is no one handling his practice now? Sure hope he can recover... These strains can become antibiotic resistant and its scarey.

You could just have a consult with a clinic , see what you think..

I never did well with soft inserts but did ok with firm ones..

Sure hope you can get some relief soon..

Lj
Posted 10/4/2015 7:27 PM (GMT 0)
Somedays we feel as if we have conquered the world.

Somedays we feel as if we can coexist with the world

In other days, we feel as if the world has conquered us.

Sorry you are in one of 'those' times. Do as well as you can, and know we understand.
Posted 10/4/2015 8:38 PM (GMT 0)
Oh Debbie, when it rains, it pours, doesn't it? So very sorry you're in all this at once.

The other posts above say it well and I have little to add. Just take things one baby step at a time. After a while, things will look much brighter.

Prayers for both you and your doctor with the staph infection. May happier (and easier) days be just around the corner. God bless!
Posted 10/4/2015 9:45 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry you're feeling so rotten. I hope things get better for you soon.
Posted 10/5/2015 12:13 AM (GMT 0)
I'm so sorry you hurt, and that you have no access to medical care at the moment.

I really hope you find a solution soon.
Posted 10/5/2015 6:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hugs and Prayers!!
Posted 10/5/2015 9:15 PM (GMT 0)
One day at a time..I hope you start to feel better and the pain decreases..

I, like you, haven't posted in a long time but read what people have posted. After may major knee surgery in June it has been a tough road. It took a little while but now my fibro is very painful and is always flaring...

May we all have some pain free days💛
Posted 10/12/2015 2:44 AM (GMT 0)
Oh AcheyBody,
I am very sorry to hear you are hurting so much. I am also not posting here as much I did. It's not personal, I am just desperately trying to get my blog running, and popular, so I can create ADL groups at clinics and I am going to write a book. I also am suffering with numerous pain issues, so this other task, plus household pickups as I schedule them, they all seem to take all my time. I wish I could help :)
I agree with the post about isn't there another doctor taking over? Or, was it his own practice and now it's shutting down? In that case, there must be a referral doc and based on your long history, I would get a bit huffy about getting Tramadol if that is not what your regular PC prescribed you for years! Doctors these days are getting hit with the new opioid limits, based on Tylenol, and now the CDC!!!
Bless us all, prayers sent your way
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