Now you got me kinda curious about pain pumps. Is it all inside the body with no external components of it? Do you know a site off hand that I can go to to see pictures of the device itself and how...
Wow I've never heard of anything like that! What legal chioces do you have against them? I can imagine a few since if they were to treat you with false doctor approval it could cause way more harm...
I do sympathize with you completely. It sounds like you have a more than full plate, but alas I have not real suggestions to give you at this time. All I can say is you and your son should come...
Very well said Gramps, but JoBob I think you owe it to yourself to at least try it like Lassie did to put all your curiousities and what ifs to rest. If the trial is successful great you found...
JoBobB, I don't have a SCS but I have talked to a lot of people who have them. So from them and doing my own research on it I have learned a lot. Are you considering one?...
PaLady, I'm hoping so too. Hopefully she is just tired or can't get to the computer because the internet is down or something simple like that. She's been through a lot the last week with the trail...
PaLady, I think another reason they only do the trial for about a week is because of the risk of infection. Since the wires are sticking out of you and going to the stimulator there is increased risk...
Mochiah, thank you for your input. I'm not looking forward to the possibility of receiving bills from the chiro or any other dr anytime in the future. I'm hoping everything has been paid for up to...
Lassie, Like I said before, call your rep and have them come and reprogram it so you can find out once and for all if it can work for you. Its worth trying because the device still has the...
Good point PaLady as always. Thanks again to you and everyone else who responded. The battle goes on. I'll look into those lawyer consultations....
Thanks for all the info everybody! This is my first time dealing with anything like this. It makes it a little more difficult since it is my (mine, my sisters, my families) insurance I'm fighting...
Mochiah, Did they catch the person who ran your daughter off the road?...
Lassie, don't count it off as not a success just yet. Like you said you are still fresh out of surgery. And as you have experienced some movements, even natural ones like coughing may cause sudden...
Hi Lassie, Glad to hear that your surgery went well and that you're ok. Sorry that it wasn't the instant miracle you thought it would be. I was really hoping otherwise. What's the maker of the trial?...
Good advice. Thanks once again! I talked to the new person handling my claim. Apparently she's covering for the other person who is on medical leave! . From talking to the new lady it sounds like if...
PaLady, My Family and I briefly discussed talking to a lawyer about this, but decided that it would cost us too much to pursue it that way, more than its worth. Since the causes for our pain do not...
Nicely said Freya. And Morgoth I don't mean any disrespect with that. You had a lot of good points, but things in the US are a lot easier said than done....
Sorry everyone, but this is going to be a long story/rant: I was the passenger in a car that was rear ended by a hit a run driver last Oct. The driver was my sister and the other driver has never...
Today's the big day! Its finally here! Hope everything went well and you are doing ok. Can't wait to hear if it worked for you or not and if you're finally able to walk. Fingers crossed it worked!...
Its going to be the beginning of your new life trust me!...
Praying for a successful trial! Let us know how it goes as soon as you are well enough to log in!...
If I get a prius I want a sticker that says: My car may be ugly, but at least I get over 45mpg. What's your mpg? or maybe Got mpg? Not funny, but amussing at least to me....
Lassie, You're always in my prayers along with everyone else. Another thought along the lines of the letter. Has anyone heard of something called "Walk a mile in her shoes"? Its where men walk a mile...
Just a thought, but maybe we could organize friendships outside of this forum for people who want them. Try to find people in the same area and bring them together so they will have a caring and...
thanks for the laughs everyone! I needed them today! I'll be happier if i could get some more....
Straydog, you still may want to see a doctor even if its not your pm dr. It sounds like you really hurt yourself and should be checked out just in case. If nothing else you might have a concussion or...
Hi Lassie, Good to hear that you finally have a date! Wishing you the best with your trial. Don't worry too much about your slip just get back on that wagon like everyone else said and don't let your...
Hi Lassie, My pain is ok today, but my right arm is still feeling weak and twitchy. I made a drs. app. for it so we'll see how that goes on the 21st. How are you doing?...
That's all great news! I've been achy. My shoulders are a little better today, but my back and sinuses are bothering me instead. Can't wait to see the dr. on the 21st to try to get some answers....
Shelter, First sorry for what you are having to go through. Second, yes definitely see as many different drs. as you can and can afford. Get them to write down what they think (which probably won't...
Gramps, Thanks for putting a smile on my face and brightening up and otherwise regular boring day at work. Its not that I fear being eaten by snakes, I fear the bite whether its poisonous or not....
That's the spirit! Look at your neighbor for inspiration for what can, might, and hopefully will be for you. You are lucky that you are able to see first hand how a SCS can help a person and the...
I think everyone definitely made some good points. Hopefully with whatever new president we get there will be some nuch needed healthcare reform so it will be easier for all to get the care they...
Once again thanks to everyone one for their input. Its so good to hear I'm not alone (althoughI know this is common). I finally decided to swallow my pride and call my GP to make an appointment. I...
PAlady, no, my sister did not get pictures of me and the lizard. Just the lizard sitting on my puff ball that I of course have thrown away since then. But I have another story for everyone. Last week...
Well I got a story for everyone, but it involves some nudity and maybe TMI. One day a few weeks ago I went to take a shower. I had just gotten in, closed the door, and was beginning to enjoy just how...
I thought it was a real good letter too and worthy of copying and pasting it for everyone on this site to read and pass along. Everyone is more than welcome to print it and pass it along. I wish I...
Thanks to everyone who responded! I appreciate it considering the TMI of this subject. TD, I am a female so its a little harder to find toys to please him, plus he isn't a toy guy. He prefers the...
Lately I have been having problems with intimacy. I don't know if it is the pain causing me not to be able to really get aroused or I'm just not feeling it anymore. And when we are being intimate I...
[color=blue>Hi] /community/emoticons/smile.gif Having chronic pain means many things change, and a lot of them are invisible. Unlike having cancer or being hurt in an accident, most people do not...
Well Lassie this must be day 6. One more day and it will be a week. Good going girl! I know me and everyone else is very proud of you. How is your infection? So sorry to hear about your pain, but...
Hi Lassie, did you get the results of your chest x-rays? Is your infection cleared?...
I'm sorry to hear everyone's bad experiences with the SCS, but I've mostly heard almost all good things about it. And the people who do have complications with it still say they would do it again and...
Lassie, I don't know if you have to ask for the paddles or not. I don't even know the all the pros or cons with them. All I know is that the paddles help with lead movement if you're worried about...
Hi Lassie, So sorry to hear about your cancellation. I logged in and was going to wish you a safe surgery. As everyone else has already told you its for the best. You don't want an infection to make...
Yeah I forgot you asked about gardening. Osh (a small chain of hardware stores) had a weed grabber that you put over the week step on the foot part of it, and pull it up along with the weed. Use it...
Depending on the floors you have you can try the Roomba, the little vacuum machine that does everything for you. They even have a Scumba?, which supposedly mops the floors or something like that....
lassie, I just went to your profile and your email isn't listed. You can go to my profile, my email should be listed now. Next week is just your trial for the implant right?...
Lassie, I'm so proud of you for the progress you have made in such a short time! It is really good that you are beginning to stand up for yourself and take charge of your life! In time he will...
Keep us posted on how everything goes with your surgery next week. Take care and stay strong...