I'm in Canada also and was initially put on ms contin pfft did nothing, then the fentanyl patch and again no pain relief. Finally my doctor put me on hydromorph contin and then hydromorphone for...
My fusion and laminectomy was done from the back. I definitely wasn't lucky to only get a two inch scar though. Mine is more like seven inches or so. I have never heard of them going in from the side...
I don't post often due to not really having anything to add but I just had to on this. You are such a strong lady and never give up that you do truly inspire others. I never see you complain or say...
I would definitely seek some medical care. You need to figure out what is causing the pain and unfortunately none of us are doctors here. Welcome to the forum, so sorry that you are having problems....
Just make sure you get those really fat slow cats because they are nice and tender. Those wiry ones are just not good at all and much too tough....
Hi Battman, welcome to the forum. I am so sorry that you are having to deal with so much and not finding any relief. I would definitely seek a second opinion to see what your options are. It does...
I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a child is the most horrible thing and I don't think the wound ever really heals. I lost my son when he was 14 so I can definitely relate to how you are feeling....
David, Gosh sometimes I truly have no idea what to say because it just hurts my heart so bad to read about all that you are going through. I will just say that you are always in my prayers and I do...
I had to look up the definition of sex because I totally forgot what it meant lol. On a serious note though I know that for me with the pain meds, there seems to be a definite lack of desire. Now...
Babyblue I do have to say that he is so very lucky to have you in his corner. It is good that he has someone to turn to and not go through this alone. Admitting he has a problem is the very biggest...
Welcome to the forum. I hate to say it but he's going to be in for a rough ride for a while. I would definitely get a doctor to help him through withdrawals. There are certain medications that they...
Wow this just sounds like something horrible to experience. I can't even imagine it without getting the heebie jeebies. I do hope that you will feel 100% soon and hopefully this won't happen again....
I definitely have to agree with everything that others have posted. If you do not feel comfortable with this surgeon then by all means seek help elsewhere. It is your body and you have to follow your...
I really wouldn't worry about still needing pain medications since you are only 17 days out of surgery. I had my fusion and laminectomy in 2009 and still take pain meds. It takes a good while for the...
Vickie has nailed it once again. They aren't meant to be taken around the clock on a schedule, they are for when nothing else has helped. My script is written for a max of three a day but sometimes I...
So glad that your mom is doing better. I know how stubborn they can be though. When I took care of mom after her fall, she wanted to do things that she was not supposed to do and could have really...
As one that has had a L4-L5 fusion and laminectomy I would definitely encourage you to get a second opinion as others have stated. If you just have a bulging disc and are having sciatica then I...
I guess I have been lucky. I have never been asked if I had any medications with me. I had my prescription bottles in my purse and never had a problem. They have never searched my purse or my carry...
Goodness I wish everyone would stop falling down so much. We bounce more when we are kids hehe. I remember when I broke my ankle how painful it was and it seemed that it hurt more a week later than...
Gosh poplar, what a nightmare to go through. I was very lucky when I had my back surgery. The first thing my surgeon asked me was what meds I was on before having the surgery. He then went on to...
I am also one that will say please do not try to go cold turkey off of medications that you have been taking for a while. It puts the body in so much stress and causes many issues that you don't want...
I'm so glad others go through this and it's not just me. I think I have heard them all but here are my favourites: 1. You had surgery so you are all fixed now and can't be in pain like that. 2. Oh...
David, First let me say how happy I am to see you posting on here again. It truly wasn't the same without you. I had hoped that things would be a little bit better for you and I'm just gutted that...
Goodness you just can't get a break these days. You have gone through so much but you always remain upbeat and positive. I admire your courage and such dedication to your little man. I really hope...
Woohoo that is so great that you can finally get some answers and hopefully get everything fixed. I'm so sorry that you have had to wait so long and deal with this pain. They really dropped the ball...
First let me welcome all the new members. We are so glad to have you here. My weekend was not great but my son and his fiance came over on sunday which was nice. He cut all my hedges for me with a...
I definitely have to agree with what has been said. I know for my fusion and laminectomy that it took over a year to fully recover and there are still days when I wonder if I did too much too soon. I...
I have been having ankle pain as well lately. Usually I just have the foot weirdness like numbness and tingling in the right foot and that's from my nerve problems but this pain is in my left ankle...
Oh how exciting this must be for you. My daughter got married without even telling me about it until it was over. Originally they had planned to wait until I could fly down so I could attend but they...
Hubby walked in the door about an hour ago with my meds and said "here's your fix". I was like wow because it really hit me. He was joking of course but I do realize that my body has become dependent...
Well it has been the weekend from hell for me. Hubby's cheque was late so I was unable to get my prescription refilled. I was out of meds on Saturday, went into full horrible withdrawals that made me...
Hello and welcome. I know when I went through withdrawal (due to a family member stealing my meds) the restless body thing was the worst. For me the only thing that helps with that is...
Welcome, so glad you found us. I am confused why the doctor won't do an mri because of blood and urine tests. My blood work was perfectly fine yet I had spondy so bad and spinal stenosis that I was...
David, Wow, my heart is just so heavy now after reading that you are leaving us. I can't imagine this forum without you. When I get up in the morning I jump on here to see how certain people are...
Barbara my goodness it's just one thing after another. I was really hoping that things would be a bit better for you. You are always in my prayers. I hope that you aren't in too much pain and that...
Welcome to the forum, so sorry that you are having pain problems. You are still so new in recovery from the surgery so you will feel tired and sore for a good while. I know that a few people have...
Welcome to the most wonderful forum Williams. I'm sorry that you are having such problems and I do hope that something will be done soon to alleviate the chronic pain that you are in. It's...
So glad that your surgery went well. I do hope that this gives you much needed pain relief and that it's long lasting....
I also don't think an epidural is the way to go for stomach pain. I was wondering if they have tested you for h-pylori yet? I know my son's fiance has that and has intense stomach pains and has to be...
I'm very glad that he's taking an aggressive approach on this because it is indeed turning into something serious. Hopefully they will get it all figured out and you will be back to eating all the...
Barbara, I just wanted to pop on and say how much it hurts my heart to know you are going through all of this. I know it definitely must feel like you got the short straw. I'm sorry you are having so...
David, I sure hope that they can figure out what is going on with you. I am also one that misses you over on the cp forum. You have definitely been through so much and are in need of a break. I...
Hello and welcome to this most wonderful group of people. I had a laminectomy and fusion of L4-L5 in 2009. Mine was necessary as I was losing the use of my right leg and beginning to have numbness in...
My most hated sentence: "You had back surgery so you should be all better now"...
Seymour, I have been reading your posts and my heart does go out to you. I know that right now things seem hopeless but you have to keep going on and believe that something will be figured out soon....
That is so very true about what you guys said. The whole time I was there, mom kept saying how sorry she was that I had to be away from my husband for so long and that she felt like such a burden...
Thanks so much Diane. It is so nice being home but I find myself worrying constantly about mom even though I know she will be okay now. Sleeping is one thing I have never done really well so here I...
It's so good to be back home after being away for a month taking care of mom. It was physically,emotionally,psychologically, and spiritually exhausting. It will take me a little while to catch up...
Well, I am flying down to Alabama tomorrow to take care of mom. I will be gone for an entire month and I will definitely miss all the lovely people here. Please include us in your prayers. I won't be...
I do hope you have some happier days ahead. You have been through some horrible things for sure and need a break from it. I know they say that we are only given as much as we can handle but just...