Hara - I forgot to say check your sugar 2 hours after eating. This will tell you how different carbs affect you sugar levels. Ms Kitty...
If you are having trouble keeping you levels low try writing down not only what you eat but how much of it and the carb count of that serving. You might be surprised to see what you will find. Ms...
Tony - mine is made by Medtronic....
Tony - my spinal cord stimulator is the reason that I am still alive. I would fight to the death to keep it. You can actually override the pain with it. Ms Kitty...
Always speak to your doctor begore discontinuing any medication. Some you have to discontinue gradually. MsKitty...
[i]Pain - it sneaks up on you in the middle of a beutiful spring day. The sun is shining and the trees are in bloom. Very insidiously the pain begins. It stalks you, creeping up when you are least...
I was just told by oneof my doctors that the sweating is related to the neuropathy, I can sit in a chair and start to sweat just like I had run a race. MsKitty...
Thank you for all your kind replies. Yes, I have my wonderful mate - we met on eHarmony after my husband of 43 years died of colon cancer and 4 months later I lost my leg. We cannot marry because I...
Pain - it sneaks up on you in the middle of a beutiful spring day. The sun is shining and the trees are in bloom. Very insidiously the pain begins. It stalks you, creeping up when you are least...
Could you describe the radiofrequency treatment? Please? MsKitty...
have the settings re-evaluated on you spinal cord stimulator. they just adjusted mine and it is fantstic! Ms Kitty...
whatmkind of radiofrequency? I have not heard of that Ms Kitty...
For an itch - never use hot water it makes it worse. If you tink it is something you touched rinse with vinegar and water Ms Kitty...
I have had my implant since 1996 and i wouldn't be alive without it. It is worth its weight in gold. No, you can't have and MRI but you can have ct scans. Once the leads have implanted themselves you...
I feel so badly for you. You need peace and quiet to heal. It is unfortunate that you husband chose this time to show his true colors. It is very important that he is not permitted to get to your...
I have had the implant since 1996. I was told that average time for replacement of the battery is 4 yrs 7 months. Mine lasted more than 7 years because of the way I use it. Most people turn it on for...
I would still have my Antiquarian Bookstore, walk for just the fun of it, dance, clean house without sitting down every 8 minutes - among other things. But I would not want to be without pain for...
My solution is to marry a theraoeutic massage therapist - my foot and leg spasm horribly and Bob chases the pain away. Ms Kitty...
Has anyone tried this? If it even helps a little it would be great! Ms. Kitty...
I am so tired of pain, unending pain. Has anyone gone to any pain centers that really helped? I have been to 3. All the pain centers are controlled by doctors who specialize in masking pain, not...
I have had a spinal cord stimulator since 1996 and I have had the battery changed once in 1993. The one I have is made by Medtronic. Does any one have one and if so how do you like it? Ms Kitty...
PAlady, I take 1200 mg of neurontin 4 times a day - that is highest allowed. I also take Cymbalta 90 mg a day with Vicodin ES and Duragesic patches. Ms Kitty...
Ides, I will ask my doctor about Tramadol. Ms Kitty...
Straydog - the something good is named Bob. He is my soul mate. He, too, has a lotof medical issues. He is blind in ine eye and losing his sight in the other. He says he feels badly that he can't...
Several months aftr my amputation my daughter gave me a T-shirt with "Don't Eer Give Up" on it. After hat I decided I had two choices: 1. sit in my recliner and sulk 2. get off my a** and do...
Troublemaker, I passed the big 4 0 twenty-five years ago. The alternative to growing old is not acceptable to me. Even with all the pain I WANT TO LIVE. I love and am loved and I do not want to give...
Talk to everyone you know - at the grocery, neighborhood friends, at the dentist, the eye doctor, the beauty shop. If you hear of one that sounds promising call and ask for a short appointment to see...
Has your Dr. ever given you Elevil? I got into a habit like yours when my husban died. The only way I could get straightened out was to take Elevil about one hour before I wanted to go to sleep. You...
Bre nt 1961 I was so sorry to hear about your wife - that really was a low blow. My husband of 43 yrs died in 2005 and in 2007 I decided that I didn't want to be alone the rest of my life. I went on...
Chutzie, Your post made me think back a few years. The company my husband worked for suddenly changed insurance. We had less than 24 hours to pick a new primary care physician out of a book....
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hospice is absolutely fantastic. My husband of 43 yrs died from cancer. I do not think I could have survived it without Hospice. Try to relax as much as possible...
I am new to the forum. I have been dealing with this pain since 1993. It started out as a result of a messed up foot surgery on my right foot and about a week later the pain spread to my left foot....
BigLucy, I am new to this forum but I certainly feel for you. It really is not nice to have someone tell you that you don't look good. If I see someone who really doesn't look like they are feeling...