I would love a grief forum. I know that I am still grieving with the loss of my sister & mother....
Hello, thank you for the link. I understand more about, what gaslighting means....
Hello, I am also on the Chronic Pain forum. I have suffered from depression for 28 yrs. I am on Cymbalta for depression & chronic pain. Today, I am sad because it was my older sister’s birthday...
Hello chat, it’s been a while since I have posted. I still have chronic pain from my neck, I had Fusion on my c-5. I am still on a host of medication, & now a diabetic type 2. Diabetes runs in my...
Thank you for the update. I am so relieved that she is pain free....
Do you smoke?...
Dear Pinky, I am so sorry for your significant loss....I too experienced the same fusion op as you. I finally fused in one year, but unfortunately my fusion was a failure!.....I pray that you will...
My heart goes out to you; I am very sorry that you are solo & not receiving support from your family....A Happy Belated Birthday to you on turning 50! I hope you celebrated, with a delicious cake. I...
Hello Tirzah, Great news that you do not have pancreatitis.... I hope they find what is ailing you soon! Kind regards, Sandra...
Hello Bunny Girl, I am sorry to hear the difficulties that you are experiencing. Bunny Girl it is okay to show that you are not "normal" - believe me it takes a lot of work mentally to strive to be...
Hello Louise, I read your moving blog....My heart aches for, I understand the unending horrible pains in the pelvic area. I wish I could take your pains away. I empathize the shooting pains that...
Hello Birder Nancy, I am sending you warm prayers, and positive healing daily! My support goes out to you, I too had fusion surgery on my neck. I understand what you are going through. I look forward...
Sending Healing prayers to you!...
Hello Leila, I also suffer from chronic pain...it has been a while since I have been on the HW. My heart goes out to you & your father. I will pray for the both of you. I hope that your pain pills...
I am sorry to hear the pain that you are experiencing, you have a valid reason to be concerned. I was involved in a car accident and like you, it came back to haunt me. I was young and thought a whip...
My heartfelt wishes for the implant to succeed; and to continue heeling. I will be glad when the vomiting subsides for you. Thank you for the pretty pic you took- made me smile! Would love to get...
I agree with everyone, that you should see a Dr. About 3 yrs ago, I would fall a lot and sometimes would blank out. The last fall I had, was terrible, I broke my middle finger on my left hand. My son...
Hello Mike and Amanda, first and foremost welcome to HW. I understand what you are going through and especially your wife. Not only do I have chronic pain, I am also afflicted with endometriosis. I...
Dear Susie, my heartfelt prayers go out to you and your brother. I hope you are getting some rest, I know it may be difficult at this time. Take care, Sandra...
Hello, and welcome to HW. I am sorry to hear that you are under a lot of pain. Everyone thus so far, have given you wise advice. I am happy to hear that you are looking into a board certified...
Hello, that is a very good question. I don't think that should be a problem, but I could be wrong. When I had my MRI's, the only items that they request you remove are jewelry. Metal's are a big no,...
Welcome to HW. I am so sorry you had a terrible fall skating, everyone that has replied to you, have given you valuable advice. I had fusion on my c5/c6, so I understand the numbing sensation you are...
Cheers! I am so pleased and especially happy you get to see your little man soon! My heart goes out to you and your son..... I will pray for you ongoing, for a safe and peaceful surgery scheduled in...
I wholeheartedly agree with Straydog. People make judgements out of pure ignorance; until someone stands in your shoes regarding pain. I don't want their advice, especially when I am not asking....
Hello Lyndelman, I am so sorry that you are experiencing Neuropathy Pain. I do understand what you are going through. Are you taking any Meds for your pain? I take lyrica for nerve pain, and fentanyl...
Hello White Beard, just a short note- to lift your spirit and hoping your knee is behaving with low pain levels. BTW, what is your favourite Ansel Adams picture? Take care, Sandra...
Hello David, I am so pleased and happy for your windfall. I truly believe the military was responsible for your cancer....David your patience and tenacity to fight this ordeal; I truly admire. Please...
Hello Vickkie, I have prayed for your daughter's FIL. I pray for gentle healing and continued loving prayers, for your daughter's FIL in Texas. Vickie, I also keep you in my prayers for continued...
Sorry, I forgot to add all of these meds are very expensive as Vickie said earlier. Regards, Sandra...
Hello QT Pye78, I was on OxyContin and when I changed doctors, because of relocation, my Dr. Recommended that I try Fentenyl at 25 mg/every 3 days and breakthrough med codeine 25 mg/max of 4 to 5...
Hello Barbara, I am from the CP forum. I pm you via email, a couple of months ago to lend you my support. My name is Sandra, but post under Fusionc5. I am a quiet poster, but when I feel compelled to...
Hello Vickie, I am sorry to hear what happened to your granddaughter. I will definitely keep her in my prayers. I hope she is faring a little bit better. I hope your pain level is manageable today,...
I will keep you in my prayers. Sandra...
Hello jpjr50, just to add my two cents worth; I agree with White Beard, his advice is excellent, I could not have said it any better! Good Luck, on your venture on finding your "dream job" Kind...
Okay Sookie, reading this thread did give me a happy chuckle-at 1:46 am Canada time....I can't sleep so, the next best thing for me to do was follow up on some threads I missed. I feel for your...
I think this is a great idea.......i think there were similar threads previously asking others on coping mechanisms...I also brought the subject forth as well, not long ago. I thought the idea was a...
Hello Vickie, thank you for replying to my thread. I also like to read too! But my favourite way to escape from my pain is cross stitching, and listen to music at the same time. BTW, what do you like...
Hello, We all have different coping mechanism for pain; I like to listen to music. I would like to know, what do you do to help you cope? There is a song by Carly Simon, called "Attitude Dancing"-...
Hello David, I want to give you my support and hope that your appointment does not get changed again. I hope your pain level has somewhat subsided with the increase of your patch. David you have been...
I apologize for raising this subject, I only wanted to express that I care for those who were having problems with getting help for their pain. We can all agree to disagree in regards to the reasons...
Hello, I am so sorry to hear about the demise of your dog. I understand how you feel, we have a cat named Skittles and belongs to my son. We lost our cat, she escaped from our house. I was absolutely...
Thank you, for sharing that information. Sandra...
Hello, I'm not sure if Nicole is from Canada.....however CPP stands for Canada Pension Plan....people apply for CPP when disabled and cannot work in Canada.....to apply for disability in Canada, the...
Thank you everyone, I am so overwhelmed with all of your responses to me...I am in tears and I can't stop crying. All of my life I have been told what to do, how to do, what to wear, how to speak,...
I have been reading a lot of threads regarding the U.S. health care system; I live in Canada and I feel so badly for anyone who is having problems with access to proper care and medicine. I honestly...
My GP has been my therapist, I trust her and only her..she has been trying to convince me to see a psychologist, but the stubborn part of me is the problem! I have tried for a long time, to not let...
I am sorry that I feel so pessimistic with life...I just don't think I can cope anymore. My marriage is fractured, and I blame myself, I take full responsibility for the demise. The only reason we...
Today is a crappy day...all I want to say is I'm tired of my pain...wish I wasn't here.... Sandra...
Thank you Susie for your reply and advice. Regards, Sandra...
I have been reading a lot of threads on this chronic pain forum. I have never heard of the med call Butran. I see my GP Dr. tomorrow. I see my GP on a monthly basis, for follow up apps. I want to ask...