Oh, wow, you 'guys' (I use the term loosely, no offense intended!) I am overwhelmed by the warm compassion you've shown me here. Really. I hope you'll understand if I reply to everyone in one post,...
Here is my long, sad tale, and the current issues which caused me to join here (for some much needed support & understanding as well as a place to vent/cry/laugh about the tragedies we all endure)....
Bella, Has your doctor also maybe given you an mri? How were your urinalysis results? Was everything clear there? I'm just "thinking" out loud, here, trying to think what might be going on with you....
As I said, above (in post title), is anyone here familiar with the condition of medication (not just pain, but so far mainly) either being either ultra-rapid, extensive (normal) or poorly metabolized...
I'm sorry that happened, Merridia, that's really disturbing to think that that happens to people in this day and age. I find it equally troubling when things such as the situation in the original...
The " Highly addictive, extremely potent" drug hyrocodone ?!? Are they kidding?? Maybe it's just me and I'm unfortunately immune to the "powerful" effects of this drug, but it's only ever been...
Hi all & good afternoon! I didn't do anything this weekend, I'm having a bad week, but hoping to steam through the baloney for one day & make some really important calls I should have made last week....
Oh! What did s/he say about the pain, though? Did they have any tips/advice/better meds for your pain? It sounds awful to be going through what you are. Bad enough recovery without complications......
Jennifer, I'm glad you were able to speak with your dr, but I'm sorry for what he had to tell you! I'm dealing with peripheral neuropathy and going insane with that... can't imagine nerve pain...
Jennifer, P.S.~ Sadly and unfortunately get kinda used to more gas than before :blush: Also, try adding fiber into your diet. You know, the kind you can blend into a shake or pour into cereal, etc.?...
Jennifer, I had an open abdominal colectomy for my colon cancer, I was in hospital for 6 days and in strong pain for easily as long as you are suffering (so sorry for you! :sad: ) For me, though,...
Lynn, Thank you for the welcome :smile: I agree that it's always better to be able to connect with others, especially folks who can truly empathize and understand where we are, even if we got there...
Hi, I've come across these boards more than once during searches for various health issues and I finally realized it's more sensible to just join you all, so here I am! I've been dealing with a...