I had no luck with the injections. The first one did nothing, the second made the pain worse. I didn't go back again....
David, Glad to hear your scan went well and hope the results are good. I, also, looked up porocarcinoma and noticed how very rare it is. I was very glad to hear you are in less pain for now. That is...
My suggestions, in this order, Cardiologist, Neurosurgeon, Lawyer for disability. I took Neurontin and it shot my blood sugar through the roof. Now I'm on Lyrica and the lightheadedness is annoying...
My small offering... For migraines I eat a piece of chocolate, and put ice on the back of my neck. As we all know, you have to do this as soon as you feel it starting. Once it gets rolling, it's cool...
@Snowbunny Not sure if I remember correctly, but are you on disability? Also are you in the usa?...
I agree with Bill about getting a HIDA scan done. I had the same experience and had zero function in my gallbladder and the surgeon who removed it said it was one of the nastiest he had ever seen....
Well, I'm not on the list and not sure anyone even remembers me but I have been MIA for a bit. I actually dropped in today because my pain levels are really high and it helps to read this forum....
I use avast av on my gaming computer and spybot and ccleaner for easy uninstalls. I use seamonkey for my browser. This computer is running Linux OS, so no big worries here. (yes i am a nerd)...
Hi Michelle and welcome. I had a herniation at c5-c6 a few years ago. I had an ACDF. Basically they go in through your throat cut away the disc that's herniated and fuse the bones using a titanium...
David, Sorry that this is happening at this time, just as things were looking up a bit. I do hope your doctor can find the reason and fix it soon! Sending good thoughts and gentle hugs....
I'm very sensitive to changes in weather. Which is not a good thing considering I live in Maine and the weather is ever changing. The bitter cold here does not help at all. I am in agony today and...
David, I was very busy over the holidays and missed this update. So glad to hear your wife is doing so well. Are you taking care of yourself more now? I do hope she can go back to work on 'light...
Hey David, So glad your wife is doing well! I hope you are resting a bit more now. Hope the doctor's appt goes well. Hope you've been able to enjoy the holidays if only for a bit :)...
Hey David, Sorry your wife's company is behaving this way. It happens all too often. Document EVERYTHING (sounds like you are doing that already) and you should win in the end. However expect...
Hi Top and welcome to the forum. I'm on Morphine ER 30 mg twice a day with Morphine IR 15 mg for breakthrough. I'm also on Flexeril 10mg 3 times a day as needed. I've just recently been given the...
Thanks, I wish it were feeling better, instead it's more painful. think a good part of that is winter weather setting in. I don't do so well in the winters....
Hey SE, Glad things are looking up a bit! Hope your internet problems get fixed soon. You've been missed around here....
Hi Rainbows and welcome, You said it yourself, 'why do I hate myself so much?'. That is something you should look into. Why DO you hate yourself so much? You seem to have a skewed body image. Until...
Alcie, I'm done with that pain doc. He is making things worse not better. I've already made the mistake (21 years ago) of going to a chiropractor and trying to stick with the treatments even though...
That is the biggest problem after surgery. You really really have to follow the doctor's orders TO THE LETTER. If not, you can end up in as much pain as before the surgery and have to go through the...
The best thing for tooth pain is ibuprofen or any other nsaid. I think the dentist overfilled your tooth. I would be sitting in his office first thing in the morning....
OK first I'd like to say check with a doctor before taking magnesium or potassium. The symptoms of having too much magnesium in your body are similar to the side effects that occur when you do not...
Ookla, I have RLS. I take pramipexole (Mirapex) for it and it works wonders for me. My RLS felt like I just couldn't hold my legs still. I kicked so hard while sleeping that I have ripped off a...
Hi Oca and welcome, You should definitely see a doctor to rule out physical problems such as walking pneumonia. It could also be panic attacks. Living, I took Chantix to stop smoking over a year ago....
Matt you rock! I talked to my pcp and told her I won't be going back for more shots. She said 'Ok.'. So apparently, she's ok with it lol. Justanotherday, Neurontin drove my blood sugar through the...
I'm so glad it went well. Make sure she follows the doctor's instructions to the letter! Do only what the doctor allows nothing more. I know it's annoying but ti's way better than ending up back...
It's been a week now and no relief. It seems to have made things worse actually. My first shot was a month ago and did nothing. It's definitely not worth the added blood sugar problems and the added...
Money isn't the problem Lynnster, the problem is added pain and added blood sugar highs. Really not seeming worth it to me to go back there again....
Everyone is different, Pink, they may work wonders for you. So far, it's not working for me. I do need to wait a few more days before I give up on them. I have the added problem of being diabetic and...
Hi Sammy and welcome, Sorry for the reasons you are here, but glad you found us! There are a lot of very supportive people here and a lot of good information. Feel free to jump in and tell us more...
The doctor decided to try a new area for the injection. As most of you know, the first one seemed to do nothing at all. This one has increased the pain! I think I'm done with these injections....
David, After my first surgery the pain was almost completely gone. There was some pain from the surgery but nothing close to the pain from before the surgery. Like I said, the hardest part is not...
Hey David, So glad to hear that your wife has a plan now! One thing I want to stress is that after the surgery your wife needs to follow the doctor's instructions TO THE LETTER or she could end up...
So glad you went to the doc Matt. Get better soon and remember to take all of your antibiotics even if you feel better....
Percocet is the default back pain med it seems. It's slightly more useful than a glass off water in my experience. The valium is good for muscle spasms. The advil probably does more to help the pain...
Hey Jim, That's great that you got some pain relief. Hope you get your license back soon!...
So, I've read over this and can tell you that you do come across as a seeker and here is why. (don't freak on me i'm not saying you ARE a seeker just that you come off as one) You say you want...
Is she behaving and staying off her feet? What works best for me is lying on my side with a pillow between my knees. The other option is to be up and walking. Do not sit! Do not stand in one place!...
Hey WB, I had a laminectomy at L-5 S-1 many years ago. I was laid up for 6 weeks after the surgery. However the pain was gone when I woke up from the surgery and it took 19 years before it came back....
By the way, the best thing for strep throat pain is ice cream! Or Popsicles or just ice. Or frozen yogurt..you get the picture. @ iloveoliver never keep antibiotics 'around the house'. First, you...
If you have strep throat you need to get antibiotics and not screw around. Find a walk in clinic and go there. If untreated, strep throat can sometimes cause complications such as kidney inflammation...
Guess I'll just see what happens after the next shot then. So far it's not worth the high blood sugar....
Well I'm going to go next week and get that shot and see what happens. If it doesn't work I won't be going again. The other thing that bugs me is that most of the damage is at L5-S1 yet he decided to...
So, It's been over a week and I see no difference in pain levels. Should I even bother going back? I have an appt for another shot next week. Not sure it's worth the bother....
I use ice, 15 min on 15 min off. Try to avoid sitting or standing in one place for long. Anti-inflammatory meds. If the ice doesn't help, try heat. Hope this helps some. :)...
Hi Talia and welcome, Lexapro saved my life. It took about 2 weeks to work effectively for me though everyone is different and it could take longer. I finally felt like the dark cloud was gone. I...
Actually I don't believe it is Buddhism I simply stated that it is derived from Buddhism according to their website. Also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindfulness_%28psychology%29 Apparently I've not...
I have found journaling to be helpful with my depression but not so much for my insomnia. It usually bring up too many emotions for me. I tend to do stream of consciousness writing....
Hi Long, I have to agree that it's a bit early. I had just a one level and was out of work for 6 weeks. I wanted to go back much earlier but the doctor refused to let me. Have you talked to your...
I think this is an excellent idea, LC! I would definitely be interested. I'm a bit of a techie and have a thumb drive or two laying around that I could use....