Thanks so much everyone. I think I figured out the culprit. I'll still be making an appt. to see my dr. I am on estrogen patches because of my hysterectomy due to endo and cysts. A couple of weeks...
Saturday I started feeling pain in my middle back on my left side, been peeing 8-10 times a day, and feeling really lethargic. I thought maybe it was a kidney infection but I don't have bladder...
I am completely disabled. I haven't worked in 11 years. I started out not working by choice to stay home with our kids, but the last 5 years I physically haven't been able to work at all. I was 25...
Hi, I know what you're going through. From what you describe regarding your pain and where it's located, that is part of what I am going through as well. I have had scoliosis since I was 7, I'm now...
It sounds like you have a lot on your plate. It does seem like this has been going on for a long time. It seems as though he is not interested in helping with the daycare. As much as you want his...
That is wonderful that you have taught your dogs to help you. I have 3 dogs, Oliver age 3, an australian terrier, japanese chin mix, 18 pounds, he's a riot, and great for comic relief and a pretty...
Welcome WASRN, I'm so glad you found this site, it's filled with wonderful supportive people and loads of useful information. You're story is heartbreaking. Nursing is a great profession and your...
I totally know how you feel Pete, I too have sleep apnea. I was diagnosed 2 years ago. I noticed I was ALWAYS tired no matter how long I slept. I could sleep for 24 hours if given the chance, and...
Hello, I understand your concern over addiction, but as the others have said, few people who take pain medication because they need it really become addicted. There is a stigma out there that taking...
I'm sorry Lucy, you're having to go through this. I have had some withdrawl symptoms when I ran out of med's before I could get in to the doctor, but not as bad as you're going through. I did feel...
We have a pool in our backyard that I use at least daily, and most days several times daily, in the summer. When I was in the hospital for a month 2 summers ago, they had me in the therapy pool once...
SadSickTired, You've gotten some great advice from the others. As much as it looks like everyone here has their pain under control with medications and we get the med's we need, that's far from the...
Thank you everyone. We did read up on the breed before hand so we know what we got in store for us. Because of his size and that he gets cold easily, we have him potty on pee pee pads right now. We...
I just got my oxycodone refilled last week and had no problems with it....
Thanks you all, It's so great to have a little guy in the house. It's like having a toddler again, LOL. He's about 8 pounds, and will only get a few pounds heavier, so he's a little breed. So much...
We have adopted a new puppy, an Italian Greyhound names Gavin. He's 4 months old, weighs 8 pounds, and is the cutest little peanut. :smurf: If I knew how to post a picture, or if I even can, I'd put...
Hey everyone, Sorry I haven't been on much lately. I've been busy homeschooling and organizing the house, getting things ready for Halloween. With all that and nursing Oliver, my fur baby, back to...
I'm sorry you are having trouble with sleeping. I have trouble too sometimes. I listen to relaxing sounds like meditation music, waterfalls, etc. on my ipod. If that doesn't work then I also have the...
So my orthopaedic surgeon ordered physical therapy after my surgery. I'll be starting soon, the order is only for 4 days a week for 4 weeks. I've had PT several times before. 2 summers ago I lost all...
hopegirl, She will still prescribe my med's, it was whether she would prescribe anything else to help with the pain I still have while on the vicodin....
So I saw my primary doctor today to explain that my pain is non under control and get her advice on my high bp. I told her I'm going to the University of MN to their pain clinic, and she agreed that...
What a frustration. My Primary doctor prescribes my vicodin, and used to prescribe me ms contin, but she doesn't like to prescribe it, and won't, as of today anyway. It's times like these where I...
Okay so I get a call this morning from the clinic secretary for my primary doctor. She tells me that my vicodin seems to be adequate for my pain control right now. She talked with the pain doctor and...
Thanks so much both of you. I worry so much because he's so small. He's resting comfortably now, and hope the vet helps on Monday. He's been extra cuddly, so I'm enjoying the cuddle time....
My little dog Oliver, japanese chin, australian terrier mix, was bit yesterday afternoon by a neighbor dog. We were in the front yard and he went around the side of the house and charged at our...
Hi Brad, Welcome to the site, there are really wonderful people who are caring and compassionate, and great listeners and advice givers. When I read your story, it was like reading parts of mine, I...
I'm so glad you found a great doctor who listens to you and cares. It took me many many doctor and appointments to find a doctor who will really listen. They are few and far between, but when you...
So I checked my voicemail this morning, and lo and behold, there's a message from the pain doctor saying he got ahold of my primary doctor and she is willing to continue my pain medication...
I am SOOO sore and achy, my whole body hurts, my back, legs, hands, joints, muscles, everything. I don't understand what's going on. I have to get an appointment to see a rheumatologist for possible...
The problem with finding a new pain doctor is we don't have a lot of money right now, and we really can't afford to drive extra distances to the University of MN, which is where my primary doctor...
This really chaps my hide. Another B list celebrity overdosed on prescription pain med's. And this just adds to the struggle for us that are in real chronic pain. And I'll bet it wasn't just pain...
White Beard, I TOTALLY agree. It's ridiculous that the med's that were made specifically for pain, aren't being given to people in pain. That's the whole purpose of the med. When I saw my primary...
I had an appointment with my pain doctor last wednesday, that was the day he said he would call my primary dr to let her know she can prescribe my med's. That was done because he is understaffed and...
I'm not having a good day at all. I am so fed up and frustrated with doctors not understanding the amount of pain I'm in. I saw my doctor on Friday, the pain management doctor who said he would call...
Your father in law and your family are in my thoughts. I hope he gets through this and your family is all okay. Make sure to take care of yourself, I know it's hard during such a difficult time. Huge...
Thank you for the welcome. I look forward to getting to know everyone here....
I was diagnosed with depression when I was 17, right after high school. I went on paxil, didn't really notice much of a change, I liked to think there was, but it might have been wishful thinking on...
So my husband see's this pain management dr. I was able to get in to see him today. He is understaffed, the result of 2 nurse practitioners leaving, and he said my primary doctor providing my written...
I cannot wait for Grey's. I am excited to see what's happened since the shooter. The Office, The City, Teen Mom...
I was referred to a neurosurgeon by my primary doctor. She told me most ortho surgeons don't even touch the neck, because it's got so much more going on up there. I have bone graft taken from both my...
Since I'm new here, I don't know about Tina, but she gets my respect for carrying twins, I know how rough it can be carrying just one. Props to her. Strong lady. And I wish her a smooth delivery, and...
I have a question about the pain pump. I don't have one, but it's a possibliity considering all the problems I have. I have been on pretty much every pain med out there, and nothing has worked to...
Who here has experience with having cervical spine surgery, fusion?? I have had loads of spinal surgeries, 9 total, on my thoracic and lumbar, but my cervical spine hasn't been touched, yet, at...
Hi all, I'm new here. I found this site for the chronic pain forum, but noticed you can post on all kinds of medical conditions. I have a whole slew of medical problems. Scoliosis, spinal fusions,...
Hi all, I found this forum for chronic pain, but noticed it has all kinds of conditions on here. I love that. It's like a one stop shop for all your medical conditions. I only found this place last...
I am on effexor as well. I hate it too, I had insurance problems in the past and had nasty NASTY withdrawl. I do have anxiety and panic attacks. I find yoga, and meditation REALLY helps. I do...
Forgot to mention the PT. Physical therapy is different for everyone, depending on your needs. They are very good at making sure you are comfortable and not doing too much to cause pain. Every...
Though a lot of people have responded already. I thought I'd add my two cents. I've been to back doctors since I was 7. I have stuff going on with my back something fierce. When visiting back...
Anyone watched the spoon theory on youtube?? I sent it to 3 of my friends so they could get a better idea on how I live my life. I only got a response from one of them, and she said she doesn't know...