Hey SarahBelle, Welcome to HealingWell. My best advice is to start a new thread....... with a similar title........ and I think you'll get more responses that way. Just so you know, if you are...
My friends, Thank you for your kind words. They are felt - all the prayers and positive thoughts. Actually they are what makes me rise out of bed each morning. WB, we've had this discussion before,...
Hello my Healing Well friends (and those I don't know), My name is Tina....... and I've been on HW since 2008 as a member, and a few years as a Mod. Months ago, I have to take a leave of absense for...
Thinking of you, Lindsey............ if it's not one thing, it's certainly something else. I'm sorry for all you are going through! Love, Tina...
Hi Mel :) I hate to see you over here, dealing w/ pain issues on top of your already "full" plate of stuff on top of everything else. I'm really sorry. I'm stumbling to bed (super long day!) but...
Susie, Of course, I've got you covered in prayers.............. just wanted to let you know that. Please continue to update and PLEASE take care of yourself as well. Much love to you. --Tina...
Hey, Welcome to the CP forum......... and congrats on your pregnancy! I understand how scary it is to find out you are pregnant while on medications (been there, done that myself)...... Can I ask...
I'm SO SORRY to hear of this. My heat is breaking. Not sure what else to say except that I will be praying. I will also leave a note over at the Hep Forum. I am also a Christian.......and have been...
Thanks for sharing your story, Vickie............ I know I'm late to the party........... but I'm sorry, I found it hysterical because - oh, I've been there. Maybe not the same circumstances, but the...
Linds - Prayers coming your way -- and congrats!! I've moved several times over the years (one move was to and from diff states) -- it IS difficult to do w/ health/pain issues.... as it is very easy...
Randy -- Just wanted to add in that I'm another w/ no issues w/ the supplements -- although I still have a really hard time keeping my numbers up (and I'm in "sunny" California)........ I was at a...
Susie - I owe you - as usual, lol. Vickie, now why in the world would you think i would fall asleep?? :) Yep, you guessed right. My insomiia has been fierce lately....... it's all I can do to stay...
My apologies - it took me 30 minutes to make the link into a hotlink. I kept falling asleep - which is my clue for - GO TO BED, lol. I have to a have a bracelet, app on my phone, etc. I have a chest...
Mtgman, Mercy&Grace gave you good information, but I respectfully disagree w/ her re: an ER doc giving pain meds in an ER situation ...... I can envision many situations where this could happen. I...
Skeye - I started you a post the other night - but dozed off w/out finishing, lol......... and then somehow lost it. I'll write more soon - but please know you've been in my thoughts. Hugs, --Tina...
http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/21cfr/cfr/1306/1306_13.htm "The remaining portion of the prescription may be filled within 72 hours of the first partial filling; however, if the remaining portion...
Hey all, I've been on the forums for over 5 years now - and have seen lots of people come/go...... many "misunderstandings", etc. Let's all try to remember that posting online has many, many benefits...
Yikes! Please let's remember we are all in pain........ all have health stuff........ and it's hard to convey TONE through posts. I can see how the "roid" comment could be taken as an insult, I...
You pay for what you receive...... (meaning, if you only get 23 pills on a 40 pill script - you only pay for 23). Also.... legally, you can fill the remainder on the script within 72 hours. After...
I'll take a look at it and then comment.......... Thanks for sharing, Josh. --Tina...
Aadhi, Just want to welcome you to the CP forum. I'm really sorry for the things you are suffering with! Although I literally have just about everything else known to man (literally) - fortunately, I...
Good luck today, Mark.......... Let us know what your doc says. --Tina...
My THREE words to sum up everything right now, lol (I'm stealing your idea Linds) - BACK to SCHOOL! After being out a routine for the past 2+ weeks -- it's good to get back to "normal" (whatever that...
Hey TG, Welcome back........ glad you to see your return. :) You've definitely got a lot going on....... and I can totally understand why you feel overwhelmed....... Keep venting here and letting...
Hey all, You know the drill -- time to check in...... let us know how you survived the weekend and what's up for the week ahead. Hope you all have the best week possible! --Your CP Mod Squad...
AJ 47 -- Thank you so much for sharing your story........ If you ever feel like sharing your story over on the Chronic Pain forum - we would really welcome it. I'm absolutely in agreement with you...
Shaw, It's a decision you will need to make whether you want to stay doing what you are doing....... or if it's worth risking messing w/ your meds. I would not recommend just switching over to a...
PD - Glad you are back and glad you vented. It helps. Re: the ER - I'm not "defending" those docs by ANY means....... that said, they are jaded. They do see lots of drug seekers. Once you get that in...
I know you wrote this for Vickie...... But just a quick thought..... I think it's one of those catch-22 things that you will need just make a decision on.... If you do go, it will prob be nothing,...
Hey Linds - We just finished up a night of family and friends...... we do a big fondue meal on New Year's Eve..... and New Year's Day - we REST! Watch movies...... TV...... games as a family. Just...
I'm surprised you were able to get in for an MRI so quickly..... and even get an EEG and NCS authorized so quickly. That's impressive - especially considering it's a holiday week. Good luck to you....
Mtgman, I get that you are frustrated and needed to vent - which is fine - but I think people on this thread (including me) have only tried to help you. When you write something like: "You try to be...
Mark, Good luck to you. Glad you got your med increase...... and glad the doctor is being watchful to the additional pain. Praying that it's not a catheter issue! --Tina...
Hey all, Hoping you all had a great holiday month! Please check in - just to let us know how you are... how your holidays have been.... and what you've got planned for the week ahead! Hope to hear...
Hi Kelsey! Glad you decided to post on the CP forum and reach out to others. Speaking of support - this is my main support system for my health struggles (HW and my friendships formed here). Even...
Hey.... don't be badmouthing Walgreen's, lol.... (I'm joking, by the way...... hard to translate over computer). I just may be super lucky, I don't know. I hope and pray it doesn't change at my local...
Also, you wrote: ut for me it's probably for the long haul since they have no cure for my condition and the meds work marginally at best...this month is a perfect example- huge flare out of nowhere...
Linds, That's a good analogy....... and one I've not heard here before. We often say that treating CP is just like treating diabetes or high blood pressure, etc. But the same is true about upping...
My husband picks up my meds at Walgreen's - and it's just fine....
No, girl - don't throw it out EVER - haha......... that's like throwing gold away, lol. Especially considering how much the darn things cost. I worked the cost out for mine.... and they come out at...
Fentanyl citrate is just oral fentanyl.... so if they say that they are covering that, most likely it would cover all forms. There's Actiq (or it's generic, that's what I use) - that's the lollipop...
When they first implemented it - they asked me a couple of questions....... and that's been it. Only that one time. I don't know about all Walgreen's...... but my local Walgreen's is the only...
Hey Lexi, I've been on oral fentanyl off/on (mostly on) for about 6+ years. There are fentanyl lollipops, lozenges, etc. Brand names: Actiq, Fentora, etc. I've been on all, but I'm currently on the...
Chart, I know your question was for Susie, but I'm online right now... so will try to help you until she arrives :) You are free to post this question. You can do via a survey, if you wish (just hit...
I hope everyone at CP had a Merry Christmas. David, I read your updates on PC as well as your comments here. Hope your neuro appt goes well. You really need a good doctor that will put all the pieces...
Hey Markh, I'm sorry that I don't know the answers to your specific questions - but you might use the search feature (upper right side) and look through past threads. Hopefully someone will come...
Thanks for explaining more... and I'm sorry you are still in pain. I'm still confused though (just trying to help, not trying to question you to death, lol) -- Who's been scripting you the long-term...
Hey Eddie, Congrats for being 16 weeks clean.... especially making it through the hurdle of the holidays. You can't take opiods with naltroxene: do not take any opioid medications or use opioid...
Cathy, I too am sorry for all you have going on. I think Linds said it best.... try to breathe and know you will get through this - even if it doesn't feel like it in the moment. Withdrawing from...
Hello Marie, Welcome to HW. I'm sorry, though, for the CP issues that bring you here. I'm sorry that I don't know anything about AFP.... but have you tried using our search feature, on the upper...