in a while because my DH was so sick for so long, I had neck surgery, and 2 months later my DH died. That was November 09. I have been in such a rut since then. It's like I quit living when he died....
Hi Whitebeard, yes I had the C5/6 and C6/7 done at the same time. They used cadaver bone and I have the titanium plate and 6 screws. I am glad I had the surgery because my right shoulder and arm pain...
I will be saying prayers for you and your Mom also. I hope everything will be fine....
Whitebeard, it sounds like you had the same surgery that I had on Sept. 2. The minute I woke up, my arm and shoulder pain were gone due to the nerves that were trapped being released or whatever. He...
Thanks to all of you for the support and love shown to me. Happy Thanksgiving to all. We all have a lot to be thankful for. I started getting sick Monday night with a sore throat, so I have been in...
Hi, I have not posted in a long time due to having neck surgery and caring for my disabled DH. He was in the hospital from Oct. for 15 days until he passed away on Nov. 4th. I stayed around the clock...
Hi Sorry I have not posted in a while. I had my surgery on Sept. 2nd. I brought my DH home after 2 weeks. It was way too early. I have had a very hard time. All the pain in my right shoulder and arm...
I can't sleep either. I was awake at 2:30 this morning. It is usually between 1 and 3 am. I can't lie in bed because it makes me nervous so I have to get up and take some meds. Sometimes I go back to...
HI ALL, I answered back last night with all the things that have happened since the 20th and it was long. I accidentally hit the wrong button and erased everything!! Made me so mad. Anyway, I kept...
I'm so sorry for all you are going through! You made me laugh when you said "I'm having half of a nervous breakdown today" or something along those lines!!! Can I use that? I want to tell my DH I'm...
I am still waiting, impatiently, for my appointment on the 20th for my second opinion. I wake up every morning around 2 to 3 am. I stay so tired and I am having to take my meds so early that makes me...
Hi straydog, After I read all your diseases, I feel ashamed to even post about mine. I am so sorry about all you are going through. I sure hopr you have someone to halp you! Carolyn...
Hi Skeye, Yes, they finally got their crap together and I have an appointment on Aug. 20th. It sure has been a long wait. It has been hard getting someone to sit with my DH. I have one or two I can...
Hello Everyone, Here it is August 2nd and I still have not been seen by the Dr for the 2nd opinion before surgery. They waited 2 weeks before they called me and was going to set up an appointment for...
Pa lady. no they made me bring them down. The Dr. at nashville told me to get the other Dr. to mail them, but the 1st Dr. said I would have to come and get them. nurse2 Why did yopu have to have 4...
No, I didn't get to see the Dr. They just took my test results and said he would call me after he looked at them. I drove 2 hours to get there and I had my DH with me and that took longer because...
I went to Nashville yesterday to take my test cd's and things to the Dr. The nurse just took them from me and said he would get back to me after he looked at them. So I won't know anything for a few...
Thank you for that reply. I talked to the nurse and tomorrow I am picking up my test results and taking them to a Neurosurgeon in Nashville, Tn for a second opinion. Then if he says no, I will try to...
I know exactly what you are going through. I had Mylegram on Monday. Had to lay on my back allday and night .I drunk about 70 0z. of liquids to get the dye out. Then on Tuesday, I still laid around...
I had the Mylegram Monday and it was excruciating! I will never have another. Then I had to go see the Dr. on Thursday. He told me what I already knew, that I had 4 very bad disc. He said if he did...
I go next Monday for a Mylegram and CT scan. Then after comparing these and MRI, the Dr. will decide if I can benefit from the surgery. He said since I have 4 very bad disc, if he fixes 2 of them, a...
I am so sorry for all you are going through. I know that there are always people sicker than I am when I read these boards. I agree that you need to see the ED specialist before even thinking about...
Hi, I am sorry for all your problems and your pain. I can identify with you somewhat. I hurt all the time in my middle back. I got hurt 18 years ago on the job when I was lifting and something popped...
I am seeing a Neurosurgeon and a very good one, I am told. I have talked to 2 people that had back surgery and were very pleased with him. I have not talked to anyone who had neck surgery done by...
I may be on the wrong boardbut I have had Chronic Pain for 18 years from 4 buldging disc in my upper back. about a month ago, I started having severe pain in my right shoulder and arm. After going to...
volfan, I can sympathize with you about the neck pain 24/7. I have had it for 16 years and nothing stops it. Right now I am going to a Chiro but recently I went to am Orthropedic who did nothing but...
My Doc is sending me to Phy. Ther. 3 days a week for a month.He's not my primary Doc. My primary gives me the meds but he also doesn't want to change them or raise them. He wants me to go to a pain...
I take Soma, Neurontin, and Hydrocodone for chronic pain (24/7) He says its very bad and he wants me off. I don't know how I will function without it. I am in severe pain with it. It only helps for...
Thank you for your replies! It is so nice to hear some encouraging words. I am praying the Lexapro works, and yes, ny Dr. has made me an appointment with a Phychiatrist to help me with my depression....
The last few days. especially today, my pain has been so bad that nothing helped. I took my meds earlier than I was supposed to. I used pain creams, a heating pad, everything I could think of. I...
I live in Quebeck, Tn. Between McMinnville and Cookeville....
I have been taking it for about 5 months, I guess. My Dr. thought I should change from Prozac to Cymbalta because I was still very depressed. I am still very depressed and maybe even more so lately....
I have been on this for about 4 years or so. I take 4 per day. I have been reading a lot about liver problems. Is there something else I should be on that would be as effective without the...
Gramps, are you telling me that reading a book got you out of deep depression and off anti's without a Psychiatrist? I don't have insurance to cover a Psy. doc. and I can't go to one. Mine is not a...
or therapy?...
What is cognitive thinking?...
I don't even want to get out of bed. I have to force myself to do anything. I cry a lot.I feel so worthless. Why can't I go on with my life and do the things I need to do? My DH has Alzheimers and I...
I went to the former doctor's office Friday ready to fight. I talked to a nurse who happens to be his wife and told her my new Doctor wants to send me to a pain clinic but they refused to take me...
did you realize you were depressed? I knew when I was a girl that things were not right with me. I felt like something was missing. I sat outside sometimes and watched the cars go by and wondered...
But I will never go back to him again. Why should he need to keep them? He discharged me....
into a former doctor's office and ask for my medical records and should I expect to get them?...
This is long and I am sorry. I have a new Doctor who really cares about his patients and he wants to send me to a pain clinic and I agreed to go. I have been waiting for 2 months to hear from the...
I can't help you but I am so sorry. I was without mine for a few weeks one time and I had to go off them cold turkey. I think I almost died. I, m hoping someone from that area will answer you soon!...
Depression/anxiety both go hand in hand with CP as some one else said. I have suffered from Anxiety/ nervousness/depression all of my life as far as I can remember. I think I was born that way.My...
I haven't even thought of power of attorney. Yes I have 2 stepsons and a stepdaughter plus my son. I think my Son and one of his Sons will help some, but that is all. I don't think DH would be happy...
My DH, age 69 has been diagnosed with this horrible disease about 9 months ago. I can see him changing every day.I am trying to take care of him and myself. I have Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Soft...