Raydio, I am in a similar place right now, with 2 teenage sons of 13 and 14 years, a loving and wonderful husband, and living with several chronic pain conditions, depression, anxiety with panic...
I am new to the depression forum, usually post on Chronic pain or Fibromyalgia once in a while. I am hoping to get a new perspective on my depression in this group. I know now that some of my medical...
Jim, I am sorry I missed this earlier, and I am disgusted by what happened to you! I know that doesn't make it better, but still. Document everything. Also, call the hospital or facility where it was...
Millymilan, I think that you have a good idea, to make sure you see the practioner you want to see. It also couldn't hurt to get a second opinion, as long as you are able to make it to the doctor's...
Hydrangea, I am sorry that you are still having pain after your surgery. That happens to some for many types of surgeries. I admire you for losing weight and getting back into working out. Good job!...
Justanotherday, I am with the other members on this, you are definitely not insane or imagining your pain and loss of reflex. I had drastic changes in my body, pain levels, and mobility with fainting...
Praying for success for the surgery and recovery! Mindy...
Annie, Welcome to the forum. I am glad you decided to post on the site, but sorry for the pain that brought you here. I am on the fentanyl patch as well, and have had successful relief for the last 2...
Thank you Suzane, Michael, Kaely, Tina, Hillary, Loretta, Lou and Cats, for responding and showing support. Cats, I had a hysterectomy 3 years ago. The surgeon that discharged me is the best...
This may gross some out, and guys I am sorry in advance if this makes anyone nervous or TMI. One of my diagnoses is ovarian remnant syndrome. This basically means that if any ovarian tissue is left...
I survived the boys' birthday party, with 32 guests showing and a lot of help from family and friends. It was a wonderful day for it too, but overdoing it has taken its toll. I feel pretty bad, so I...
My sons had a birthday party yesterday at our local state park, and it was a beautiful day for it. We grilled, hung balloons, and since they are 13 and 14, the group of kids went the short distance...
Sorry Rocckyd, I have never used Avinza before. I wanted to tell you that its great that you have the pool and activities available for your son and yourself on Father's Day and at other times as...
I have been gone for a long time, and I am sorry for my absence. Who else is in a flare right now? LOL The days pass more slowly during the flares, but I am very lucky to have family support and...
Musiclover, Hello and welcome to the forum. I am sorry for the pain that brought you here, but glad you found us. I don't suffer from scoliosis or the type of back pain others have, but my husband...
Chart, So sorry to hear about more needed computer repairs, and more expensive. Technology is always great until it breaks. Hope its all fixed soon. Mindy...
Fadingstar, I have been going through a rough patch lately too. One thing I have learned on this long journey through illness, pain, and depression, is that if you don't take your medications as...
Thank you all for the wonderful advice! We bought the heat packs and therma care wraps, and my husband and I planned out times to rest and what to say to his family. I found out truly why I fear this...
My family must go to Washington DC this weekend for my brother-in-laws graduation from Georgetown Medicine. In a way I am looking forward to taking a trip, but I also dread the pain that comes along...
I seem to be in the middle of a fibro flare and my endometriosis is rearing its ugly pain as well. I am praying for you and your brother. Are things looking and feeling a little bit better today?...
I have been trouble mixing up words as well lately, and my teenage sons are trying to be good about it. I was looking around the entire living room for the TV remote to change the channel, but kept...
LeeGee, I want to welcome you here to Healingwell, and tell you that there are very many caring and compassionate people here to help, sympathize, and listen. I am sorry for the pain that has brought...
Susie, I will make a more conscious effort to greet new members when I am on the forum. Thank you for the reminder. Gang, Our mods do so much for us, keeping us in line :nono: , boosting us up when...
Jim, You have so many who have said all that I could say. I am praying for you, and thankfully you went to the doc when you did. Hang in there, and try not to stress in the next few weeks. Come here...
Jim, This is wonderful! I hope it works well for you for a long time. I remember how tough it was when your insurance would no longer allow Cymbalta. So glad you found something that works for your...
I use my upper arms for the patches. I have to move from arm to arm and vary the position each time, but that is where I have the best luck to keep them sticking. They don't like to stick for me, so...
Still feeling happy hours later! Susie, I had filed the appeal with my attorney and received notice from our local SS office that my application for benefits was denied and I must file appeal and...
I am on fentanyl patches and have been for the past 2 summers, and I always sweat more on them than before. I also had excessive sweating with Vicodin or oxycodone. Like Suzie, I take cool showers. I...
Today I received notice in the mail that my denial of disability benefits was reviewed and approved! Out of the blue with no hearing too! This may seem silly, but I feel like dancing and jumping...
Great news on the doppler results. I'm praying for less pain and quick healing. As SE said, try not to overdo it! Mindy...
Beekro, I had one Lupron shot last August or so in an attempt to decrease my pelvic pain from severe adhesions and severe endometriosis along with ovarian remnant syndrome. My doctor pulled it out as...
No Worries, I have suffered through PTSD, depression, anziety and have several medical conditions that cause chronic pain. I went through the flashbacks and depression with my psychologist without...
It does make sense my friend. Thank you for that. The reminders help when I slip up and fall backward. I need to pick myself back up and just keep going. Looking back does nothing but keep me from...
Very good point SE! Thank you for the kick I needed to have to see the answer! You are awesome! It also fits in with your quote. I am going to keep getting the counseling....when I take breaks for...
It never ceases to amaze me how many times I hear people say " I am just one person. What can one person do about (insert thing here)?" Well, I am just one person, and the last that I checked, I...
Neuropathy10, It's so nice to meet you here at Healing well. I am glad you found us, but not glad for the pain that brought you here. All of our members suffer from many forms of chronic pain. Spinal...
Spring is here in the United States! Here in Pennsylvania, we have had such a mild winter that my daffodils are blooming, my lillies show signs of buds, and the temps are in the high 60s to low 70s!...
Cogito, RetiredMom, Kathy, Thank you very much for your advice! We live in a mobile home right now, which is not in good enough shape to sell to anyone. The roof needs repaired and that would cost...
My family is going to be moving in the next few months. We are looking for a home, and I am dreading packing, moving, and unpacking. We also have never bought a home before, and don't know the...
Girlstarr, I too wonder if you would share a little more of your history of pelvic pain. There are many things that cause pelvic pain, as others have shared. Mine is caused by endometriosis and...
BadHeartDude, I get trigger point injections as well near my SI joints and various spots in my pelvis and hip areas. I have increased pain for a few days, and have ice packs in the car for the ride...
RetiredMom, I am so glad you are ok! I had a similar incident when I was 5 when my father was renovating our only bathroom. Ah, tetanus shots....Make sure you ice your arm and keep moving it to...
CaliLove, I am new to the anxiety forum, but usually post on the chronic pain forum. I have had anxiety for as long as I can remember, and panic attacks for the last 17 years. They are exhausting...
Oh Loretta, I am so sorry that you are going through this again. Is this becoming a monthly ordeal? Have you spoken to the office manager at the doctor's office and explained that you are forced to...
My pain has been bad enough to cause fainting frequently. I have had panic attacks along with anxiety for years, and suffered from severe agoraphobia a few years back. One PM doctor explained my...
RetiredMom, I can't write much. My pain is really high today. I wanted to tell you that its great that your change was successful and that it is helping in weight loss. Melatonin works well for me...
Randy, I am sorry that things are tough right now. Vent away, please! We all need to vent sometimes, and I know if I don't and bottle it up, eventually it will blow and that is ugly. I feel useless...
Woooo hoooo Tina! So happy to read this today! RetiredMom is right, we could not ask for a better group of people for our moderators. Thank you all for your hard work! Mindy...
I know my fentanyl patches have a hard time staying, and as I am allergic to most tape, we had to buy Medipore tape that my pharmacist gets in for me. Also, I found that putting the patches on my...
Oh Chart, I am sorry to read this. Check into the programs for the computer PALady mentioned. Speech recognition software has come a long way, and is even being used for medical records by doctors...