Hi again vernita... I've been following your thread :) I saw the same results when I would use heat at therapy first. I would feel ok, get heat applied, then do all my exercises and my neck would be...
Good to know mrsm...thanks again. :) I unfortunately wore out my welcome with the first 3 months of being unable to drive. I finally just got out of the collar and am able to be slightly independent...
I just hired one. When they told me I was going to lose my contract at the 2 year mark, I panicked. Too much going on, to not have an attorney. I was the head of household and my health insurance for...
Thanks so much mrsm... We started with 75 mg 1x a day for a week, then upped to once at night and once in the morning for a few weeks but the morning dose seems to be the issue, so we dropped it to...
@ mrsm... Thank you :) I have been thinking that it seemed like a flare up, because the symptoms went away for awhile. When I called to discuss that with my surgeon, his PA said "I'm not sure"....
@ nvr.... Soooo true....everything you wrote Vickie!! Every word. I wish I had known what I know now.... The medical community is astounding to me. I was told 8-12 weeks I would be back to work. They...
Hahaha.... Yes Abilene!! Can you believe it?? I swear the steroids messed with my pill... He certainly wasn't planned!! I am so thankful he is here now though. I can't imagine life without my boy :)...
I just wanted to say hello. That's quite a lot you've endured. I wish you weren't in pain. :( Its hard that people don't truly understand. Even when they love us and really want to. Especially if we...
I just wanted to say hi. And I am sorry you are going through this. I also wanted to mention I didn't find the recliner comfortable at all. Obviously we are all different, but if you are strapped,...
Oh...as an afterthought... I did the same thing about research!! Why didn't I read more?? Now I'm almost obsessed with trying to gain knowledge and understand my condition. If I had gone with my gut...
Awww!!! It's like reading my own words!!! We are quite similar!! I had SLAP repair and never got relief of the shoulder instability and my entire system is functioning poorly because of the timeline....
Hello all. Long time no see!! I'll apologize now for how long this is. Understand if you can't read all of it!! :) I suppose I was naive about how long this was going to take and am starting to come...
Hello!! It's been awhile since I came to the forum! I am actually about 2 1/2 weeks post op. The surgery ended up being rescheduled!! Of course!! I used the extra time wisely though, and I was able...
Hi Abilene!! Thanks for remembering!! :) I've been so absent here lately, because I am taking everyones advice and getting seriously prepared!!! I wrote a To Do list and put it on the fridge, of all...
I tried to open it too.... No luck....
How are things coti???? We are all thinking of you!! :)...
Thanks all.... I am keeping hope alive that I WILL start to feel better after this surgery. If I can live through a SLAP repair to my dominant arm, while breastfeeding a 1 month old (and wearing an...
I just wanted to say hello.... You've been through the ringer.... Huh?? I am 35 years old and understand the last of what you just wrote. Sometimes a major life change is needed.... I'm not...
Yes... I had 2 doctors say they suspected it.... Frankly I think they should not even mention those things until certain tests can confirm suspicion. All it did to me was freak me out and cause me...
By the way.... I was on gabepentin for awhile. It didn't help me much personally.... They switched to lyrica and it made a big difference in the nerve pain.... I hope you figure this out........
Personally I hate when people say not to worry or try not to stress. That's next to impossible when you are sick with worry. Not that I don't agree..... Lol.... When I start over thinking, nothing...
Back2life.... Remind me again... Do you have a cervical injury?? You described all my symptoms and they thought it was MS or ALS at first. It was do to spinal cord deformity and a ruptured disc. My...
Just wanted to update everyone that the IME agreed with my surgeon and I received the approval from my employer yesterday. The surgery department called today and I am scheduled for November 12....
Thanks all!! Lots of good advice here!! The Bluetooth idea is priceless! I hadn't thought of that, and never had one, but I'm going to purchase one now! Bendy straws make perfect sense too.... Good...
It's like you and I are twins almost Coti.... :). The things you just wrote about not wanting to complain to family and friends, I completely understand. It made me tear up a little ;) It's kind of...
Hi coti :) I hope you are feeling ok or at least halfway decent today. :) I read through your post and we have a lot in common. I have a family history of neck issues and also was in a car wreck at a...
Me too Abilene. I spoke to the case manager yesterday, and she told me they have 10 business days to send the reports and surgeons notes to the IME, who will then either agree or disagree. My surgeon...
Hi Abilene :) I hope you are feeling well today :) I just wanted to say thanks for sharing your story :) Its nice to see all the tips and tricks that make life easier after the surgery..... Also nice...
Hi Flower :) After reading what you currently suffer from (the DDD,herniations etc), I just wanted to chime in.... I have a host of issues with my spine, including DDD, cervical herniations etc, and...
I had myelogram done.... Not on my spine, but on my shoulder, so it's probably a little different, but I will say, it wasn't as bad as what everyone made it out to be. You can feel the dye enter your...
Hi Charlie!! I know exactly what you mean about finally being diagnosed. I also had a neurologist drop the ball on a correct diagnosis. I spent 6 months thinking I had MS, before finally being...
Hi Scared.... I can't believe you are dealing with all of that at the same time. Your hubby sounds like a great guy.... I hope everything works out for both of you. I will admit, I have a love/hate...
Hi poplargrove :) I hope you slept a little better last night. I'm sure you may know this already, but when I am nauseous from the medicines, warm chamomile tea with raw honey definitely makes the...
Lol White Beard..... That sounds about right!! I'm glad I'm not the only one that noticed that.... They've got to have an ego, to be confident enough to cut into someone's brain or spine..... They...
Haha.... Now I understand your screen name.... Taller now.... Lol. Good one ;) Hearing your story gives me much hope!!!! I am so concerned about the myelopathy not going away, but sounds to me like...
Thanks Abilene!! Good idea!! We have a recliner, and it's really soft and big, but it doesn't swivel. It's probably good for sleeping (maybe) but not for daytime use. I think my parents have one that...
Lol.... THINK FUSION.... Got it!!! Oh...and sorry about the language.... Didn't realize I had used a swear word..... I'm blaming it on the Lyrica!! ;) ;) lol I will stay focused on my recovery and...
Thank you all for your support and encouragement and also your words of wisdom!!! I really appreciate you all taking the time to lend support. I laughed at the "bumpy road" question... (Yes.... I...
And thanks too you too Dixie!!!! I feel better for being here. I've been so weepy since yesterday and trying to not let it show, for the kiddos, lol and it is taking its toll..... Sometimes when...
Thanks Susie.... Good advice!! I've never had addiction problems so at least there's that :) I am definitely worried about what to expect after surgery. Like how long should I have help? My kids are...
Hahaha..... I'm not laughing AT you.... I'm laughing WITH you. 2 days ago, I sneezed and from that point forward, my symptoms were terrible. Including the breathing issue.... I had a breakdown...
Hi jpjr50. Thanks for the reply :) Just curious if you think the breathing issue is related to your cspine issues? Nerve or muscles? Did you ever discuss it with your Dr?? Thanks :)...
Thank you Dixie6!!! I really appreciate your kind words.... Yesterday was one of my bad days.... I'm starting to understand why people with injury, end up depressed.... Starting to wonder if I am....
Hello, and thank you for your reply.... :) You may be onto something with the breathing issue. The muscles in my back and neck are always really tight due to the nerves firing all the time. I get...
Hi Tinageee, I'm new here too. Reading your post, must mean you are at the Dr right now. :) I hope the injection helps. When I blew my shoulder out, I had injections and they definitely helped. The...
Hello, I am new here. I am a 35 year old female. I am a gas utility worker. (I fix gas leaks and respond to emergency calls as well as service calls) A brief history of my injury: 2010 blew out the...