Has she been evaluated for the dementia and/or alzheimers(sp) (I think they are more or less the same thing). Also maybe she's been having strokes or seizers(sp) adding to her 'attacks' making them...
If you are so concerned about it and think you may have done something to cause more problems in your back, then yes i think you should asked for new tests to see if there is anything new. It doesn't...
Quahog, I'd definitely report him and file a complaint. I'd go all the way to make sure you and no one else can get hurt by this guy. You informed him ahead of time about your conditions so he had no...
Well concerning the chairs. What is comfortable to one person may be horribly uncomfortable to another. I like huge soft reclining chairs to keep my feet elevate. Some people like harder chairs. It...
Browneyes, Your leads may be in the wrong place and or the programs may need to be redone. You shouldn't have wobbly legs as I understand it. Some people have reported having wobbly legs though and I...
I hope everything goes well for you and that you can get all this taken care of ASAP. I hate to hear your suffering because of doctor error. Yes please keep us informed on how you are doing if you...
Hi Tom and welcome. I don't know much about the pump, but a fair amount on the stims if you have any questions about those. My only concern with the pump is that if you didn't pass the pysch eval for...
I don't have any valuable input, but wanted to say I hope all goes well with you. My pharmacists have been great so far, its my doctors that I think are in-competant(sp) and know nothing or next to...
In a pain forum I heard people saying their stimulator would turn on/off by itself or would not turn on/off when they were using the remote to do it. Was that topic brought up on here or a different...
Dragoness, If your doc thinks you will do better with more leads/electrodes, what about doing a trial with them so you can tell if they will work before you go for the permanent? Would they even let...
When you can't tell the difference between menstral cramps and IBS cramps....
some churches have volunteers that could help....
You may want to try the other stim brands to see if they help you more than the one you did the trial with. Some people say one brand works better for them for some reason. Another thought is that...
Chris you aren't alone! We all have those times where we don't know what to expect and when. It can be very embarassing and a real pain, but unfortunately it is something we have to live with. At my...
Sorry bgirl, I still haven't been officially diagnosed with it and am still going through tests to get a diagnosis. My doc did say to have more fiber and eat things like apples to help alleviate...
I try to avoid all types of carbination. I've noticed that not only does it increase my gas from sip #1, it also upsets my stomach and starts giving me all sorts of pain. During my last bout of D I...
Fieldgoal, I'd be furious with my doc if I were you! I'd probably think of filing some sort of suit against him. I'm sure he knew about the recall which is why he wouldn't refill it for you and I'm...
Coding Queen, That's great they finally took out the stimulator and your daughter is feeling better. Did they make sure to take out the leads too? I know in one person's case they didn't and he still...
That sounds somewhat what is happening to me. I'm not going to be of much help since I'm still going through tests to get a diagnosis. I had an ultra sound, still haven't gotten results yet, and...
As strange as it may sound she might be allergic to the stimulator and/or the leads. Did the drs mention this as a possibility? Medtronic supposedly has a free allergy test that they offer doctors...
Kathy, did the pill make you constipated as an after affect or were you normal from then on? Do you still have to take the pill or only when you have diahrrea real bad?...
Its good to know that there are a lot of other reasons for dark stool besides it being blood. Thanks guys!...
I agree completely with Sandi. I would think that they would remove it and let it heal once it was determined to be the cause of infection. I think its time to find some new doctors....
Thanks Keriamon, the Pepto Bismo may explain it. Especially since they aren't always black or dark colored, only when I was taking that stuff while I was sick and they seem pretty normal now.....at...
Sorry guys but this is going to be a TMI question. What do black/dark stools mean, besides possibly being from blood? A little background from my last week to better help everyone. Last week I was...
Well I had my ultra sound yesterday. They used hot gel instead of the cold stuff I would have preferred. They went over my 'lump' many many times and took pictures of it over and over. They had me...
Hi redfathom and welcome. I do have similar symptoms to you, but I still in the early stages of diagnosis so I don't know what to tell you except you aren't alone. What tests have you had done?...
When your abdomen starts gurgling and everyone moans because of what that means for the bathroom (ie. smell, being occupied for a long time, etc...) When you have such an explosive bowel movement...
Thanks Keriamon, I had never thought about a hernia before. Like I said I'm only 22 and have had that lump for at least two years if not more. I don't know how odd it would be for someone my age to...
I haven't gone for my ultrasound yet. Its in 2 1/2 hours. It sucks because I haven't eaten or drank anything since before 10:00p last night and can't eat or drink until after my appointment at 12:30p...
Thanks for the response. We'll see what the doctor has to say. Its a shame that we basically have to diagnose ourselves and then convince the doctors we're right and they are wrong in their diagnoses....
This may be a stupid question for you guys, but I'm really looking for answers right now. I recently visited my doc for GI issues. I mentioned that sometimes it feels like food is backing up in the...
I'm new to this forum, but not healingwell. I don't know why I haven't come here sooner. Ok, this may seem weird and hard to understand so I'll explain this as best I can. At the bottom of my rib...
I've self diagnosed myself with IBS/Gerd/acid reflux/organ cysts/organ tumor/..., some sort of GI issue. I just need a doctor to confirm it and start treating it. For years I've had excessive gas,...
You know you have IBS when you flatulate and your significant other asks you what died...
I really hope this forum doesn't have the habit of jumping to false assumptions about people and running with them. It sounds like a witch hunt is underway for anyone who says something questionable....
Tammy I agree with Lindaloo. I'd try going to the ER. You never know until you try and I think it is pretty hard to look a person in the face when they are crying because of pain and tell them...
NVR, I wish there were more people in the medical profession that believe about patient the same as you and your doctor. You are so lucky to have found a good one! Yes please clone him and send him...
That's sick that people come in places like this and try to push products on people. I can't believe anyone would do that on a moral level. I'm gonna try to take the high road here, but maybe they...
PaLady, I am within the insurance's age limit so they shouldn't cut me off because of that. And as far as being a full student, since its summer I don't have to be a full time student and they aren't...
Thanks everyone! I agree with you SJH, I am also a little paranoid about writing it down, but I think it has the potential to benefit me in the long run so I will work on it when I have enough free...
Portey reading more of your situation I'm baffled as to what exactly the bank thought they were doing this whole time! It sounds to me like they have been doing some illegal stuff just like they did...
I have been thinking of writing everything up and giving it to her since I seem to forget things that I wanted to specifically mention during my visits as well. I thought she might think I was a bit...
Sorry guys, but I'm feeling more talkative today then to read all the other threads. I started seeing a new doctor who is a collegue of my old doctor. One day I called to make an appointment and they...
Porteyoz, I also don't like taking my pills. I only take my muscle relaxant and pain pill when I'm really bad. Otherwise I just tough it out. I have a perscription for something else that I haven't...
My two diagnosed pain conditions are: Chondromalicia(sp) of the knees which causes the cartilidge to fray and my knees to swell and constantly be stiff. I don't know how common it is, but people have...
I'm sorry to hear about your money problems. Actually I have had some issues lately in that area, but I'll tell you about my dealings with Wells Fargo as I like to vent and warn others about them...
Hi I'm new here and just thought I would introduce myself. I have been sufferering with chronic pain for as long as I can remember. I think it started when I got hit riding my bike. Since then I have...