Thank you so much for your reply. At my next appointment I plan on asking my Dr.what he thinks about it. Do you know if it's ok to take an Epsom salt bath while wearing the patch? I'll be careful and...
I hope your appointment goes well for you today. I have a Dr now that had fantastic reviews online, Plus a lot of people I know see him. It's a very small town. Word of mouth travels fast here I...
Thanks for sharing your stories, and thoughts with me. Yes, I've tried PT twice now. It does seem to help everything but my leg. The new symptoms are bothering me. Because everything seems to be...
Thank you jodi! I'm looking forward to hearing from you. I can't get in to see my Dr until the beginning of July....
My left leg has been weak for some time now. And now my left knee is hurting pretty bad. It feels like my leg is trying to go numb. No feeling of pins and needles, just weak, and numb. Has anyone...
Thank you, Yeah WHY are men so stubborn? I know I can be at times too but I feel this is serious. As far as me passing out..I called my doctor. He said yesterday it was a hot day and very humid. He...
Thank you, a suprise it was! He brought his beautiful Girl with him. We got all moved in last night. I thought it would be today and tomorrow, but we had 2 big, lifted trucks (huge), a 24 ft trailer...
I dont know anything about that surgery in particular, But it sounds very painful. I hope you get to feeling better soon. Hopefully someone who knows about this type of surgery Will come along soon...
Thank you all for your warm welcome and great advice. I'm packing for the move, and my son suprised us by showing up from New Mexico to help with the move and everything. I apologize for not checking...
Well I guess there isn't a way to do that. Lol I was hoping more people would reply that also wear this patch....
Thanks for the info. Yes it's the fentanyl. He put me on the 50 strength, to be changed every 3 days. I like not having to reach for a pill bottle 4 times a day. It's refreshing. I wish there was a...
I forgot to add that now that we know a definite date for the move in The Dr is scheduling the new MRI. They should be calling me soon for a date. He also said if the MRI shows what he thinks it will...
Our move has been delayed by a few days. So now we'll be moving out on Monday. I went back to the Doctor, and he put me on the pain patch now. It took a long time to kick in, but now I wont have to...
I agree with what everyone said above. My husband also suffers with cp, so he's very understanding when it Comes to intimacy. We get very creative at times. And stop if either one of us are hurting...
Thank you for the info. I see my Dr tomorrow to discuss possibly going on the duragesic patch. And I'll ask him for a referral to a pain doctor....
I forgot to let you all know that my dr. Wants me to wait until after the move To get the new MRI. Does anyone else experience left leg weakness? , it feels as though it's trying to go numb. It's a...
Good morning guys, Is it just me or does everyone feel this way? I swear I didnt have this much stuff a year ago. Lol I have made piles while packing~the goodwill pile The pile of skinny jeans that I...
Wow, thanks guys, While packing I have been just taking my normal dose. I'm saving the "extras" for the actual move itself and for afterwards. I am so grateful that so many of you gave me your...
I guess I shouldnt have asked you guys for advice on that. I apologize guys :) I guess I answered my own question. I asked the dr first and he said if I need to do that then its ok so if the dr feels...
My dr said I would be fine if I took 2, but I want to make sure I'm lucid Enough to do my part in the move so that's why i'm asking all of you. What would you guys do? And again, thank you all so...
Thank you guys for the warm welcome! If there is anyone on here in the medical field, like a nurse, or a retired nurse Or anyone who is knowledgable about medicines I could really use your Advise. My...
I just want to let all of you know that I think this is a great forum. Everyone here treats everyone here with respect, compassion, kindness, and Genuine concern. That's why I chose this one to...
Thank you so much for the replies. Staydog~yes, it's all upper back pain. I am so impressed when I see People post the medical terminology of whats causing their pain. I'm embarrassed to admit that I...
Hi all, I am so glad I found this forum. I I have had upper back pain since 2003. My neck pain just started this year. I have been diagnosed with DDD, bulging disks (one of which is pressing So hard...