FFHillary ,Sorry to hear of your pain ,I went through similar pain and I used icy/hot patches .I do hope your DR.calls you back,as you might need meds or more tests? I hope you feel better soon ,take...
I have not posted in awhile,mainly because I have been exercising and physio everyday.Yet Iam still on low dose of pain meds and my wrist and elbow are fine ,Iam so greatful for that!Throught the...
after reading about someone elses physio problems and the posts following ,I decided I should try physio again.I had unpleasant experinces.However Iam so happy Iwent today ,it was so benifical to...
I am not a cold weather person in fact ,Infact it usally rains ,not snows where I live and I think age is factor as I find I just can't take the cold of anytype. I have been going on my tread mill...
I start on monday !I thought I could do exercise on my own ,yet didnot realize how badly out of shape Iam,also I keep forgeting Ican now use my right arm !I did not know such facilities like the...
I thank everyone for the posts,yes Ihad the rib removed about 3months ago.I realize now I pushed myself to fast to get off pain meds and expected too much of myself too early ,so Ihad to slow down...
I did not think recovering from surgery ,getting off pain meds was going to take so long!I also have had a huge IBS flare .Iam now taking pro biotics and being careful what I eat. I have been so...
I am doing much better,I am still having pain so am saying on pain meds but only 10mgs aday .The real promblem is Iam so out of shape ,I couldn't a case of bottle water also my energy is so low ,All...
Hi,I agree too much exercise and pushing is not good ,I tryed it and it only set me back.I feel if the therapist doesnot listen to you and too pushy ,its time to find another. I think its great your...
Hi Twinks, I found myself oxycontin made me depressed intill I got use to them ,I took them for 2yrs and after surgery 98%of pain gone Iam now down to 10mg aday soon to be off totaly .I can tell you...
Thanks everyone!Iam doing okay down to 15mgs aday soon 10mg ect ,I'm having alot of coldchills tingling tiredness ,but it slowly getting better.I feel coming off meds seems harder than the healing...
great subject,as for the step in tubs ,you also need to have ahot water tank larger than 50 gallon ,and wait for water to drain .I was looking into getting one myself but the cost was too much! I...
I am amazed ,I am getting off meds slowly and Iam having a real hard time!! It amazes me you can do this and not feel withdrawl?Good luck and I would tell your DR.your plan ,please keep posting about...
I am one of lucky ones has my surgery worked so well !Iam so greatful ,I still have other medical issues to deal with but pain mostly gone ,and Ihave been weaning off oxycontin tomorrow I go down to...
I agree sports medican DR. also don't give up til you get some answers!You really need to find out whats wrong.Take care...
Hi Hawk, I have been on oxy for more than 2yrs.Iam just now weening off with DR.plan.I tryed cutting back to one pill and became very sick .I find it strange ,you take 6 pills at atime?which means...
Hi Robbie,glad your here and I agree the drinking is only making your situation worst! has for pain meds ,I have never been 100% pain free ,just alittle more comfortable.I belive you can only do the...
Personaly I am so happy my surgery worked and I'm now stopping the oxycontin !Ican't belive how bad the withdrawl from this drug makes a person feel ,I wanted to crawl out of my body,it was so...
Hi Draka,I understand how your feeling and want you to know ,sometimes if surgery doesnot work they have to go back and tweek it!I had a rib removed the end of sept and Istill have abit of pain , my...
Thanks for the responces,as it turned out I am now back on two pills aday,also my dr.and pharmacist have a plan for me to change pain meds and go off slowly.Its amazing the difference one extra pill...
Well good news I no longer have anypain from the TOS,I say the surgery worked for me!Now after 2yrs of taking oxycontin 20mg 3or 4 aday.I have slowly been cutting back I'm now taking one 20mg pill...
Hi everyone !Chutz,thanks for bringing up SAD,I think Iwill be getting a happylamp this year!Its very cold here in canada and my recovery from surgery,has been very hard ,the pain level is down ,only...
It seems I misunderstood the laser doc post.however I still feel the same way about laser surgery!I have been going thur a rough patch with IBS and recovering from my surgery for thoracic outlet...
Give me a break!IF I hear of another way laser are going to cure a problem ,which the medical community can not ,I will laugh my IBS away!IT seems lasers claim to fix everything from tatoo removal to...
I hope the headaches go soon!I think its great! sure easier then taking pills all the time.Please keep posting your progress with it ,your the only person I have heard of having this.I do live in...
Iam happy I read this !I just went to my dr last week I told her Iwant to reduce my meds,to 2 20mg pills of oxycotin aday from 3or4.my dr. agreed! Ihad surgery 5weeks ago I'm still in so much pain...
hi Tina ,glad your doing better now ,but spend the energy you do have with your kids!Also take it easy because if you can get the pain under controll now ,the next few months should not be so hard...
I agree with you all ,it may be healed outside ,but the rib removal surgery takes awhile to heal the inside.I saw my DR.yesterday ,not the surgeon that appointment is 2weeks away.My Dr.said I still...
So the wrist ,hand ,elbow feel lots better ,yet my shoulder and back of the arm ,not at all!I am told sometimes after the surgery,in some cases ,the muscel needs to be cut?I guess Iwill find out on...
Mindy glad to hear your home and recovering ,sound like your lucky you had the surgery when you did !I hope your recovery goes well!I'm recovering from my surgery,it seems to have helpped alot ,yet...
Only you can decided,sounds like your doing pretty good where you are now! If the place has problems and infighting ,that could only be added stress for you! Take your time to think if its something...
I think take the test ,but do bring a print out from your pharmacy.Its best to be honest and up front with them!I do hope you get the job! take care...
I agree with Kathy ,why be ashamed,all through life people tell you what they think,yet you make your own choice.Other people can't feel your pain.So ,you do want you can to controll the pain! I...
I find it so hard to get myself up and moving,when Ido get moving Iam still in so much pain! I have many things Iwant to get done.In fact I started getting donations of clothes and small items for...
I might be trying too hard ?I have been trying to take one less pain med and not smoking at same time ?Ihave been using the nicorete patch,for some reason,Istill want to smoke! Asfor pain meds ,the...
Glad to see your post ,I was hoping your fine,I think getting a laywer for your disabilty claim ,is probley a good idea ,you will get it faster.The separate account is a great start.It seems like you...
I belive it will take 3months to heal from my surgery.Today has been lots of pain! I find my energy levels are so low.I try to do more everyday,I think today is a big set back.I may have been trying...
HI,I have suffered with IBS for over 12yrs and there is no cure ,KERIAMON and Shawn seem to have the facts correct.I had to find what foods works for my body and stick with them.I also went thur not...
betsey ,I found myself its best not to think about up coming surgery as it only stresses you out more ,long as you have you appt. dates marked down ,try to put the rest out of your mind till it...
Seems strange water makes your mouth dry ,Iwould think the gatorade ,with sugar in it would cause this?Try taking small sips all the time of water.You may need to go to hospital for IV drip if this...
HI Donna,I agree with everyone here ,its time for you to make a plan to leave !It took me 7yrs to leave my physical abusive husband ,he went to jail for beating me and dumb me went back ,he then...
Since getting home from surgery ,I have been doing very little ,mainly due to pain and tiredness.Its hard to get back on track of daily activity when you have been laying around healing.Yet today was...
HI Splat,Sorry to hear of you situation seems the advice you have been given here is darn good!I'm rather shocked your not getting proper care! Iwould look into the options suggested here.I know most...
HI Just, Ijust had surgery for thoracic outlet syndrom,seems your problem is alot different but Iknow the pain your going thur ,as for myself it took more than 2yrs to get surgery and they tryed...
I'm so happy kathy and everyone else here are saying the same thing!I'm only hoping you will post soon and tell us your okay!take care from michele...
Hi Mousey23 welcome to the fourm,seems Jim advice is spot on !you need a GI specialist asap,next the log book works great also help you remember ,so you can tell the DR. I myself suffer from IBS and...
Way to go Jim ,you and your wife should be proud!Seems you son is not only smart but also understanding and caring ,some say kids raised in homes around disable or ill people tend to be more...
Well I must say after 3 1/2weeks after TOS surgery most of the pain is gone.Monday I start physio and today start reducing pain meds only on 2x20mg oxy,next week only one 20 a day ,I noticed Istill...
I was going to email some abused women stuff but you didn't put down your email.I hope you take the advice from people here cause we are a very caring bunch ,if not keep posting ,after all its your...
Hi forgotten,Iam so glad your brave and honest enough to reach out.I was in a situation worse then yours and was too scared to do anything about it,for years !I finally got out,and this was before I...