So sorry you got hurt and had to have surgery. I will keep you in my thoughts .......best wishes!...
I have a question, I am suffering from something embarrassing and see nothing about it on the list of HW and I know I am not the only one. I can't be. I suffer from severe incontinence. after my son...
Hi Tara, sorry to hear your in such pain and are not getting the help you need. My suggestion is to go to the top of the Chronic Pain Form and Click on Chronic Pain 101, there are several charts you...
Bucca....I had my surgery to prevent paraylsis as well. I was told NEVER to let a chiropracter touch me because it would make me worse off and possibly paraylized. Chance I didn''t want to take. You...
Dear BuccPride, I understand your pain and your loneliness. I too hurt my back at a young age, I was 27 with a 2 and 3 year old running around. I dropped a patient out of a hoyer lift in a nursing...
Hey Siddler......I didn't see it mentioned by anyone else, but you could contact the manufacturer's of Cymbalta and see if you qualify to receive the medication for free. Check with the manu's of all...
I have had stomach pain like you have discribed, they tested my gall bladder and said it was fine. Three weeks later they decided it must be my gall bladder, they took it out and was 100% better. I...
I am glad that you spoke up to your pharmacy tech!!! Its none of his fing business. I personally would find another one to do business with. I love my Pharmacist Gary, he is always sweet and polite,...
The best part of this study to me is that they say 4 million american take opioids, BUT 11,499 people died from overdoses. In my book that is less than 1% of the 4 milllion......I am okay with those...
My Dad just got his new bionic knee at the begining of November.....he hurts from the surgery, but is doing wonderful. I am sure you will be fine, knees have come along way over the years. His last...
After speaking with Mike and the Admin making their decision, which I stand by and am grateful. I was allowed to post this link to my FB page so if anyone who is afraid of loosing their opioid...
Unfortunately the link is to a medical site that can only be accessed by drs. :( I have the simplied patient version which is not available online other wise I would have rather than type all...
Sorry guess I didn't read all the rules properly.....I am not sure who Peter is and how to get approval , but if you post your email I will be happy to share privately...
Last month my PCP called me into his office for a med check. Now I have know this dr since I was 16 y.o, I will be 44 this month. I was told that because of this study that he would start reducing my...
This happens to mom who has severe COPD, she usually breaks or cracks a rib and it sounds like the same symptoms. I would go get it checked out....
Unfortunately I have not had a Christmas at home since 2005! I just don't have the energy or am willing to undergo the extra pain. My children and I usually go to my parents home for dinner. Since we...
I have had tons of injection, up to 6 levels at a time, I have NEVER gotten any relief. I avoid them now. Sorry I don't have any answers for you. I wish you luck though Cheryl...
Dear Game, wow that is a rough journey you have been through, I am glad your here and your babies. Insurance companys are scum!!! You need a good lawyer. I had them follow me, they even came to my...
1. Are u getting SSI or SSDI - I am receiving SSDI 2. How long did u wait for an approval? about 6 months 3. How any appeals and did u get a lawyer? o appeals was approved 1st with a lawyer 4. What...
Mister, I have been hurt and disabled since 1995, I have seen probably 30 doctors of all different types. I have had 3 spinal fusions by three different surgerons. My last 4 level fusion was suppose...
I believe anyone applying for SSDI MUST go with a lawyer. There is less BS, the lawyers know the rules and will prevent SSDI from having you jump thru unnecessarh hoops. They usually get the approval...
Hi Db, welcome to the group!! You have found a bunch of new friends who understand why we have to take the medications we do. I started taking pain meds at 27 after a work accident that fractured my...
Do you have access to WebMD.com, I put some of your syptoms in an several things came up, from minor things to some serious things. If you don't email me and I will tell you what I found and maybe...
Well whatever is going on, does not sound good, I would at least call the doctor and see what they say. They would be able to decide if you need to be seen right away. Personally, I would just go....
Ahh the fentanyl patch is a pain in the butt. I was 100mcg/72hrs. I had a terrible time getting them to stick, I had to also tape them on with surgical tape. then the intense itching drove me nuts....
snobrdgrl321 You don't need to open a checking or a savings account. SSDI now has a debit card that they can transfer you monthly payments onto. its called www.DirectExpress.com you should check it...
Did you contact the manufactuers of the medications, sometimes they can work things out and send your medication for either free or a reduced rate to your doctors office for them to dispense to you....
Hi Charles, I am not sure if you saw my post on something else you had posted. I just wanted you to know that I have had the L1-S1 fusion anterior and posterior. The only success I got from it was...
MTGMAN....I lived in AZ for about 2 years, I think you should check in with Dr. Kent Volser at the Arrowhead Health Center in Glendale. He took very good care of my CP while I was there. (623)...
Hey Everyone, I am new here. In 1995 I had a patient (i was a CNA) fall out of the hoyer lift and crushed me into the concrete floor, she was about 300lbs! I had herniated L5-S1. I had my first...
Hey Everyone, I am new here. I wanted to comment on Charles's 4 level lumbar fusion. In 1995 I had a patient (i was a CNA) fall out of the hoyer lift and crushed me into the concrete floor, she was...