Thank you!!! It made me so aggravated at the ignorance and being misinformed. I use heat daily. And probably couldn't move otherwise. It was just an opinion. And we are all entitled to them. But...
I am not qualified to give medical advice. She will get evaluated if it persists, ofcourse....
I have a family member who is having back pain. I made the comment to alternate heat and ice. Someone told her to never use heat for low back pain because it could "burn the nerves". That comment...
I have Zanaflex and Lorzone. I take one or the other, certainly not together. Zanaflex was given first. Then finally had a Rx of Soma. When I ran out of Soma, Lorzone was given. It really aggravates...
Great points! I certainly appreciate them. I'm trying hard to get my daughter more into cleaning. Not going so well, but hoping with consistency it will happen. And the clean surface part hit home. I...
Thank you! This helps a lot. I do think the longer I keep pushing myself, the worse things are getting. Today is another REALLY bad day. It's raining and cold. Pain levels are so high, it honestly...
Moment to moment is good advice. That's about all I can do myself. My daughter likes to sleep with me sometimes. She is 9. And doesn't understand I don't sleep well as it is and need to stretch out....
So ask my PM to start detailed documentation FOR disability purposes? I know it is only a matter of time. When I get off work, I'm done, can barely move at all at the end of the day. I know I can't...
Grocery store trips are short ones, unless my kids are with me. I can't do the walking for long. Everyday is bad, not just some days. And the miserable days are coming more frequent and lasting...
Thank you all. Obviously I had a bad morning, as you can tell. I made it through the day. In June I had my 2nd back surgery. The first was a laminectomy 5 years ago. This one was a 360 anterior...
I have to work today after being off for 2 days. Honestly not sure how I'm going to get through the day. This pain is absolutely miserable, unbearable. Sucking it up as I've attempted for years to...
Help! I need to find the best/most affordable site to buy replacement electrodes for my tens unit. I can't afford the prices I'm seeing!! My tens unit is an Empi. The electrodes I need are 7 in x...
Yesterday was my eval and first day of PT. It didn't surprise me I didn't do so well. I tried my best. On average, I think I'm about 30% of what I should be. Example: I did a 6 minute walking test,...
Where do you get the gel cushion? Is it just to put in my recliner? I am willing to do almost anything to ease this pain. I may look it up on Amazon and see if they have them. Money is really tight...
Right now the surgeon wrote the last rx for Percocet. I just don't think he will continue to do so. Thank you for the suggestion. So, if I get approved w the new PM dr, then send the letter? Just a...
Surgery on June 11th which was supposed to resolve the tremendous hip and buttock pain. Not long after surgery, it has all returned full force. Walking, even through the house, hurts so bad. I have...
Morgoth, I will read the poem you suggested. Thank you all for the encouragement and support. I had to cancel and reschedule PT due to a family emergency. It is going to be tomorrow ( actually today)...
After my last encounter with my PM, I knew I would not be going back to her. Just nothing but problems with her from day 1. One being, she put me on Lyrica which caused horrible stomach swelling. I...
We all know this. It's certainly nothing new. I'm under a tremendous amount of stress w a very close family member. And now the pain is so high, I can barely get out of bed and walk. Just tried to...
Hi Mondos, and welcome to this wonderful forum. You will find support, understanding and not be judged. These are a fantastic group of ppl who all share a common bond...chronic pain. My suggestion to...
I'm having my first PT appt tomorrow. Just thinking about it makes me dread it bc I remember it so well after my 1st back surgery 5 yrs ago. I must keep an open mind and give it my best. Not looking...
Dreamsong, I am a smoker. And I have read about that too. Congrats to you for quitting. I have tried and just cannot do it, although I have cut back. They have done research that shows quitting...
Thank you all for your comments. I called my surgeon and left the message the I needed to know the drs instructions on how long HE wanted me to wear it per day. The rep called me back bc he said the...
Dreamsong, thank you. I will call today and ask my dr. I should have already thought to do that. Did it help you? I had a 360 2 level anterior posterior fusion on June 11. All the pain prior to...
Today I had the bone growth stimulator brought to my house and instructed on how to use it. I haven't heard of one before and would certainly like opinions. The rep said I can wear it as long as I...
It's been 5 weeks since my 360 anterior posterior 2 level spinal fusion. This was my 2nd back surgery. Laminectomy was 5 years ago. Severe pain 6 years now. Prior to this surgery pain was worse in...
Thank you Jodi. I am worried. Tonight I am not walking good. My hips are hurting so bad I came on to bed. Wonder if I will know what is causing the severe hip pain to return. Bad place tonight. I...
Informed today of the CT copay. It is so aggravating. I'm glad I have insurance. But it's really getting hard struggling to pay the bills, dr copays, CT copays, surgery copay, groceries,etc... all on...
I'm glad I read this! I have also thought about getting one to see if it helps. I think we are all, at some point, in search of a quick fix. And honestly there aren't any. Glad this has been...
I haven't spent much time on here lately. I want each of you to know that I truly appreciate your comments and support. This has not been even close to good times, but I will try as White Beard said...
My anterior posterior lumbar fusion was 3 1/2 weeks ago. Now I have a big knot ( size and width) of my hand right above incision on stomach, going about halfway of incision. It is extremely painful....
I'm so glad you went to Disney World!!! That is fantastic. And big hugs to your dr for allowing you extra meds for your trip. He understood you would need them. It's fantastic you were able to enjoy...
Vickie, thank you for responding. I haven't been up long, as I was up all night until about 6:30,. I am going to call the dr in a few minutes. I need coffee first. Yes, the incision is just as you...
Kathy, please don't take offense to others comments. I have retread all posts, and I didn't see where anyone was out of line or said anything unkind to you. When you post something, others respond in...
I know it's still early, but I do think I made a huge mistake having the surgery. I should be improving a little each day. That is definitely not the case. My hips are in the same pain they were...
That is great that you have found something that provides you relief and helps you to feel better....
My heart really goes out to you. I am very glad you survived such a horrific car wreck. You are indeed very fortunate to be here with us. But you already know that. Sounds like so many different...
I appreciate you all so much. I'm resting today. Almost scared to even move. There is a hard knot in my stomach. And it's not getting better. I don't know to use ice or heat, or what to do. Getting...
Lase week I was pretty down emotionally bc I can't get my body to do what I want it to. So over the weekend, I thought I had my mind pointed back in the right direction. Early yesterday am I went for...
I certainly hope you're able to see your dr tomorrow and something can be done to ease your pain. Please keep us posted. Hang in there. Tomorrow is almost here....
Thank you all so much. It upset me so bad. My supervisor is over all the clinic nurses. I know she has concerns about me returning to work on pain meds. I would NEVER do anything to compromise my...
White Beard, I wish I did have an employee handbook. I know it's online AT work. What specifically would I look for? The only prob I have about asking is it's all like one big area and the depts are...
Thank you all. I am thinking the exact same thing. Just her attitude in general stinks. Obviously she's never had back problems or the surgery. It's almost as if she is mad at me. Well...sorry but I...
I really am sorry you are going through this. And I understand about injections giving little if any relief and if so, it's short lived. That tends to be how it has been with me personally. I...
I am required to call my supervisor on a weekly basis to give an update. I'm out on short term disability and have been since March 6. My back surgery was 2 weeks ago. My dr put the deadline date...
Thank you, Abilene. My son did come visit me at the hospital. He was there everyday. He is 16. My daughter was with her dad. He promised to bring her up there. But my best friend sent him a text the...
Thank you all for your support. It sure means a lot to me. I had a good long cry this am. It just all hurts so very bad. I almost regret doing the surgery period. I am just miserable. The severe...
I did have the anterior/posterior 2 level lumbar fusion 11 days ago. I went home on day 4. Guess it doesn't matter how much you read up on it, or how well you think you understand the surgery. I...
Thank you, Jim. Good advice. I sure don't need to gain any weight. If I have any problem in the hospital, although it prob won't cross my mind, I can ask for a nicotine patch. Only IF it gets bad....
I am a smoker. And I have read on many different sites how continuing to smoke may prevent proper fusion from taking place. I know all of the health risks. My mom and now my sister both have COPD. It...