kittn, not any STRANGE side affects, no diarhea (sp) like they say and only ONE time when I kind of cheated and over ate some pasta (which was a no no this early after surgery) but I ate it fast and...
I am shocked that a rheumy Dr would even suggest that the weather does not affect your joints. I can tell you the day before it rains or snows.. I mean I can not even get out of bed because I am so...
Susie, I am sorry you are feeling so lousy today, I hope things get better for you. I am feeling better and I have been following the Drs. orders. had my first weigh in and I have lost 16 pounds.. I...
Hi Kttn, Thanks for asking...I am feeling great actually.. even the pain has not been so severe in my lower back since losing ten pounds.. the only side affect I have really had that is annoying is...
Well Good morning world and all my friends here at HealingWell, I have survived the surgery and with only a few unexpected pains, moans and groans..I teased the doctor the day after surgery and told...
David, I am sorry for your pain, but you will find everyone here very supportive and so nice. I am fairly new here myself and these people have saved my life and answered a lot of questions. I have...
Kara, I just wanted to say I know that feeling..I experienced a lot of "popping" and "catching" in my left shoulder for about 3-4 months before I finally went to the Ortho Dr. (My GP told me it was...
on this night before surgery...and all through the house... but mmmm that boost drink I had, tasted just like one of those little stinkers [img]/community/emoticons/devil.gif [color=#ff0000>and] the...
I have not been in the one in NY Times Square, but I have been passed that one several times too, I live in Brooklyn..never had the energey to go in there, now after surgery I won't have a reason to...
and yes there are M&M stores out there...when I lived in Las Vegas and drove a tour bus I would pass it several times a day, so one time I stopped and went inside and OMG I was addicted from then...
Thanks Kttn for starting this new thread, I am scared, happy, nervous and yet excited about this surgery. I have heard a lot of pro and cons, that is why I chose lap band versus gastric bypass..this...
Thanks Everyone for the kind words.... PAlady, I know the feeling of comfort eating, I have been doing that for years and just couldn't shake it. I have tried everything. I know I will never wear a...
Susie, Thanks for answering back to me. I have taken your advice and started a list of questions to ask the pain management Dr. when I see her and one of the first is what to do if she leaves! I do...
Linda,I am feeling your sorrow that must be bittersweet, along with the joy of a new life, you also suffer a terrible loss. I am so sorry..my regards to you and your family. May your mother in law...
Lindaloo, That is so perfect...a new grandaughter, a new "little" person in this world. Anna Gabrielle is a lucky girl to have such a sweet GRANDMA..congratulations to your daughter and her family.....
Susie, I am so thankful I saw this post. I am going to a new pain management Dr on the 18th and I wanted to discuss the pump. You have answered so many questions for me, so I can have time to think...
Straydog, I am so glad I read your post today as I am going to my pain management dr and I WAS considering the pain pump. now I am going to have a serious conversation with myself...
way to go Beth!!! hope you find the right DR. for you...hope we ALL have a low pain day today...good luck Patty...
Kathy, I am so sorry you are in such a overwhelming situation and in pain too. You have tried to get SSD?? I can relate so much. I get frusterated when I just visit my parents for a few weeks....
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Kttn, Listen I filled out the papers once and was refused, so immediately after I had my knee and hip replaced within a month of each other, I sat down and with an article I found on how to fill out...
Thanks you guys, I always "feel the love" here and so blessed to have stumbled upon this forum...AND PaLady, when my husband asked me what in the world I was going to do with ALL those M&M's, I...
Oh Brian, What a lucky person Beth is to have such a supportive person in her life. I know how overwhelming the pain is and I can't imagine just being shut off without ANY explanation, that is...
skeye yes you are so right. they explained this very thing to me. that they give the nerve block while patient is awake as to have the patients input as to when they are in the right place, and the...
b4u, I am so sad for all of those affected by H Ike.. I know how stressed you must be and the pain sometimes is overwhelming. I hope you keep looking until you find a dr to HEAR you. I will write...
WOW Pamela can I relate...maybe thats why I moved 2,500 miles away from my family...haha..can't afford to buy presents, or for that matter even a turkey. living so far away they can't see how...
THANK YOU EVERYONE for the encouragement and prayers! Surgery went well yesterday...except for [img]/community/emoticons/eyes.gif the Student who was trying to put a nerve block in my neck for my...
I am a Cancer, and true to nature..very sensitive and quick to give everything to others! ...
good morning all, with everyones prayers yesterday... I made it through yet another great "snooze" with such a peaceful sleep for once /community/emoticons/smile.gif felt good to get that rest! THANK...
Lara, God Bless you and comfort you in this overwhelming time of pain. I Know the decision about your children must have been tough, But YOU have to get well so you can take care of them. I hope your...
Palady thanks again for the kind words. I have truly found a family that understands what I am going through in this Forum.. QTKaren....LOL so now you have definetely convinced me not to buy the...
skeye, wow thanks for remembering me..yes tomarrow is the day. I left a post earlier as I was feeling down (before pain meds and before I remembered that Christmas candy was going on sale..HA) but...
LOL you guys are too funny..thanks for the command, Captain Lindaloo!! /community/emoticons/smile.gif Kittn, Kara thanks for the kinds words of encouragement.. ok the pain meds have kicked in since I...
Good Morning all, I hope everyone has a "good" day today and I pray for all of us who suffer so much pain. Tomarrow morning I am going in for the left shoulder surgery. (this is my tenth degenerative...
hi number9, well I can say I know how you feel with all the surgeries. I have pretty severe degenerative joint disease, and I have had 9 surgeries also, tomarrow I will have the 10th one. I have had...
momto6boys, listen I am also interested in the "pump" I have seen a Rheumy one time, and he prescribed 6 months of vicadin, and referred me to a pain management Dr. I am still trying to get an...
Hmmmm, well I see I was not alone, like I said I bought some minis...babe ruth, snickers & yes those darn little habit forming pills called, M&M's /community/emoticons/devil.gif I knew the...
I have also taken Prozac for many years due to chronic pain. It has helped me in a lot of respects. I am not as overwhelmed as I used to be and suicide isn't an option any longer. So don't be afraid...
TayIsa, wow do I know how you are feeling with the pain. it is so overwhelming at times. I did go to a Rheumy, and he gave me 6 months of vicadin at 4 per day until I could get the appointment with...
I just want to share something and I do not know if this is anyones problem or not, But my mom has OA as well as me and degerative joint disease too. She sometimes get so much pain that is not...
Well CaMama, thanks for the input and my new Rheumy says all there is to relieve OA or degenerative joint disease is pain meds..so thats what I am doing for now. I am going to go to a pain management...
momto3, again thanks for the information. YES I am calling the pain management Dr that the Rheumy referred me to, TODAY, for an appointment Your words of advice help me in want I want to ask her. I...
Hope you all had a fun Halloween, I bought candy for the ghosts and goblins knowing full well they can not get into my building to trick or treat [img]/community/emoticons/devil.gif so ya know what...
kttn..I have been on a lot of different pain meds and I can not take Oxycontin, it makes me dilusional. My choice would also be dialautid or morphine. I have such a high tolerence to pain meds as...
Thank You so much momto3,for the kind words. I assure you I WILL find a different Dr. as soon as my lap band surgery takes place.it has taken me almost 8 months and I just finished up all the...
CaMama, Thanks for responding. I did go see a Rheumatolist for the first time this past week. and in answer to some of your questions. My Family Dr is very young and new, and I am new in town as...
terinsam, I know the pain you suffer. Back surgery should be the last resort as everyone suggested.(I've had 4) The scar tissue build up and arthiritis is pretty painful at times. BUT my son had a...
Lara, I am happy to hear you finally got a good diagnosis and hope they can fix your problem and thus fix that pain for you. I went two years going to several DRS. until I finally had one DR take 45...
Don, I know how you feel when you are so grumpy because of the pain. I too am snappy and mean when in a lot of pain and nervous when I take the Vicadin. I try to do the same as you and picture...
Kttn, Tina, I read your posts and saw myself in some of your words.the "why me's" and I know family is tired of me being "sick and tired". BUT thanks to finding this Forum, I see I am not alone and I...