Pamela, I have just been able to read your post about the MRI. I am with everyone else. It is a relief to know why you are having symptoms. I also have had a cervical fusion at C4C5. I was hurt on...
My doc gave me some good advice. Do not tell others what you take. Do not say the name of the drug out loud at the pharmacy counter. And I pocket the filled prescript ion before I leave the store. I...
Since august I have been having severe pains just in my upper abdomen. I was in the hospital for a week and a ct revealed that my pancreaus was enlarged. I went to a specialist and had an EUS which...
Hi guys, Thanks for the information from both of you. I am sorry that I have not replied to you before now. I really have been sick. The ambien let me have a vey interupted sleep. I have tried...
Hi Uniquelyme, About the copies of the MRI. I have most of my mri films. I look at them to remind myself that I did have the surgeries for a good reason. You see, at one time I was surrounded by...
Hey people, I have been feeling exhausted for about a week now. I lay awake in bed thinking about what I need to be doing but can't seem to be able to get up. When I do have to get up I have to push...
Hi Uniquelyme Like your name. Is very unique. I don't mind sharing that I now use the fentynal patches 50 every 48 hours with norco for breakthrough pain. I was on oxycontin and morphine but the...
Hi Jessi21, I took methadone for almost 10 years. The only severe problem I had with it was dry mouth. In turn I had many dental problems and lost many teeth; even with constant dental care....
Thanks getting by. I have been trying to be more independent in my decisions about my health care. I have even considered getting my own place for awhile. But I made a commitment and have a hard time...
Hi Shaishai I have been where you are at. My heart sank when I read your post. All I can say is you are doing the right thing. Reach out. Hold on. Also find professional help to see you through this....
Thanks for the replies. I tried to research it but coould find nothing. When my PS does a nerve conductivity test on that area I have no pain. I wonder if the same can be said for hair loss on my...
moonman, I was attracted to my first phychiatrist. She was easy to talk to and that made it easier for me to open up. I received the best help from her than any of the following doctors. It was hard...
I have something very odd happening and wondered if any one else has had this same thing happen. I have started loosing the hair on the part of my leg that is burning due to a disk pressing on the...
Hi everyone, I have been dealing with depression and chronic pain for years and yesterday was very bad. I usually have a bag of tricks to help but nothing worked. I found this site by accident. I...
Hi White Beard, I am a new member also and am looking forward to sharing info with you. I bet you know what, "Why not Minot" means. I to have had many disk removed and have been diagnosed with things...
I have used the fentyl patch for a little over a year now. For me the patch was a life saver. I was having stomach problems from all the years of taking tablets. I started with 25mcg and within two...
I have to hide my depression. Most of the peope I am around, including my wife, see depression as a weakness. So I know how you feel. Inside I feel like I am dying alittle at a time. When I am around...