Vernita..... I have you on my prayer list for your surgery, I hope all goes as planned and you will be on your way soon to recovery. My well wishes to you with hopes of pain free days ahead! Hugs...
Hi Helen, Welcome to the forum, so sorry to hear of your headaches and such. I don't have much to contribute because I don't suffer from them, I just wanted to peep in and offer support as others do...
How unfortunate that your PM doc is leaving......... been there, done that! I know how you feel about the loss, it's always when you finally find one that you are comfortable with, understands your...
Chartreux, Thank you so much for the kind words and well wishes!! We are trying to get through this and put it past, it is on our son now to choose to want to live and rebuild his life. As my post to...
Hi Turtle......... Glad to hear from you again, I missed your healing thoughts! That is such a wonderful thing you are doing, sad to realize that the problem is not confined to just here in the US...
Hi Angela, I read your thread and I admire your courage for doing what you did because it was a risky and dangerous withdrawal/jump, however, you seem to be doing better and I hope each day there is...
Hi BN, I think it's great that you are coming along so well with your recuperation! Yea, it's a long road but baby steps, right! Now you can take your collar off and enjoy somewhat restful sleeping...
Thank you all for the well wishes! Went to my GP and he basically said that due to all of the stress that I have been under, not sleeping well and no appetite, my body has just had enough. In hopes...
Hello friends, As per my previous post I am trying to focus on my health, getting to feel somewhat worthy of getting off my recliner or bed. I made an appt to see my PCP today, I need some...
To all my friends here, This past couple months have been a trying time for me and my family. For me it has been overcoming one physical ailment after another as well as dealing with my usual pain...
All my friends, I have good news to report! After a most stressful and long appointment, the radiologist finally gave me the good word, "All clear and normal, continue with yearly screens". Needless...
Hello all friends, I haven't been on the forum for about a week, needless to say I have had the week from hell both emotionally and physically. In this time I have been dealing with 2 different...
OMG Leila and Mel .................. you are too funny!! Giggles all the way to the garden.....................lol! Hugs from Texas, Pam...
Hi Sjarlotte, Like the other members have said, it does sound like nerve pain that your are experiencing. And I can tell you that normal pain meds and anti-inflammatories don't do a lot for nerve...
Hi Hlb and Welcome to the Chronic Pain forum. The only thought that I had was is it possible that the "bump" could be a bite? I would probably say the same thing that Susie said, to see a Hand...
Hi BC13 and Welcome to the Chronic Pain forum. In my particular case I did not have fusion surgery but my sister did at the exact level you did. It has been almost 2 years for her and her last scans...
Hi Five, I didn't think that pharmacies were contracted in any way to get a specific brand ALL the time. I believe it might be a hit and miss, you will have to call some of them to see which brand...
Hi Walsh, I just wanted to chime in and say, Welcome aboard and I'm glad you found us CP'ers! All that has been said by the other members is in fact the sad but truth to this whole pain journey....
Wow Hoops, That is an unbelievable story about your LP, I was cringing while I was reading it as I know perfectly well what an LP is suppose to feel like. That procedure is a sterile procedure and...
That's good news, hopefully you WILL get to feeling better. Keep us posted on how your doing and good luck in keeping the insurance situation straight. Hugs from Texas, Pam...
Hoopshouba, Yea, a critically low potassium can lead to all kinds of serious problems including heart arrhythmias. Not a good situation t be in and so glad you were able to get some fluids in you to...
Hi Rockkyd, Didn't read any post from you today and was wondering how you are doing? Always remember if you need to vent or just need to talk to people that understand, please come to the forum for...
Hey Pitmom, It sounds like you are coming along just fine getting all the detailed work done in the yard. It is truly "good for the soul" kind of work. Every single time I am able to get out in the...
Have you gone to the doctors yet and got your levels checked. I too suffer from Vit B and Vit D deficiency, I have been on supplements for 2 years now. My Vit D was only 21, which was very low and...
Hi Dave, I just wanted to ask, have you found out what is going on yet with your lower back? As we talked about a month ago that it was suspicious that something else may be going on besides the...
Hi Hoopshouba.................. Welcome to the Chronic Pain forum. I am very glad that you found us here, we are a group of folks that deal with your very issue day in and day out. Some of us are...
Hey CGunther...................... I never heard that, I like the "need an artist rather than a carpenter"! That is great, will have to remember that saying. Hugs from Texas, Pam...
Hi there Meganec, So.............Sounds like you didn't get to get in too many words with the doc. Is this the Orthopedist? It's unfortunate that he didn't offer more to you, both in diagnosis and...
Hi Aned, Happy to hear from you. Baby steps girl, baby steps! Before you know it, you will be up and around. Get strong enough to have that heart cath. done so they can fix your plumbing! Lol Sounds...
Welcome Lookinfornswers, Welcome to the Chronic Pain forum. I am sorry that you are going through so much with your fingers/hand. I don't know what happened with this thread because there is a older...
See Turtle, I wouldn't steer you wrong. It's such a beautiful piece if you enjoy opera type music, I just drift off when I listen to it! Hope you are having a good day and peaceful nights! Many...
Skyeye....... I am so sorry that you are in a bad place in your life right now. It is very frustrating to be in pain all the time which in turn makes the depression worse which in turn can make you...
WhatX2, I am sorry that your so miserable. I can just imagine, had a sinus infection once and had some of the symptoms you have, it was enough to just make me want to lay my head down and not get up....
Awww PM I am totally with you on this! There is nothing in my book more relaxing that being in your garden sanctuary. And yes sometimes it requires us to go above and beyond in the play now/pain...
PM.....Are u asking about the patch being on the shoulder????...
"H" Turtle, Sorry to hear of your bad day yesterday, eh? Taking that sword and flailing all those bad feelings from you, take comfort my friend and lose yourself in the music. May I suggest a piece...
Daesin...................... Sorry to hear about your full plate right now. When you were talking about your work assigning you the tasks to keep you earning your pay, it so reminded me of my last...
Happy Monday to all: For me, no doctor appts. this week. Its going to be a good weather week for us here in S. Texas, sorry to all those folks up north of us that will still have to contend with...
Hi Megan, Happy Monday to ya! Good luck with your appointment today and please do update us with the outcome. I just assumed I guess that you were on meds for the pain, sorry - no punt intended....
Hi Mark, Wow, its been tough for you since your last surgery. I am glad to hear that you now have a new surgery date to get this repaired and move on with your recovery. Are you having thr surgery...
Hi Mmn......Welcome to the Chronic Pain forum, i am sorry for all that is going on with your dad. We are not doctors here but can offer opinions and suggestions on various illnesses and diseases....
Momnlaw........................ May I ask which medication was it that you stopped? I take all those supplements as well in addition to Biotin 3000mg, Fish Oil and CQ10. I am deficient in vitamin D...
Hi Weary, I am sorry to hear that you are in crisis. I am sending healing and calm thoughts your way. I will put you in my prayers so that God will lead you through this and wrap his healing arms...
Aned............................. It is good hearing from you. I am so sorry, when you said what you did I kind of figured it had to be a cardiac event. The heart cath. will be a good thing for you...
Hi AWtohappen........................ Welcome to the Chronic Pain forum! I am sorry that you are in a rough place right now. Something is going on whether it's a narcolepsy or a sleep apnea problem...
Welcome KQP to the HW Chronic pain forum, I am sorry to hear that you have been struggling with this constantly for 3 years. That's a long time with no relief at all, so what kind of dr did you see?...
Oh my soft shelled Turtle............................. Take a step back and relax, try not to let everything get you down. Sending many healing thoughts and many positive waves your way! Hoping...
Hi DLS...... Welcome to the HW Chronic Pain forum and so sorry that you have to be here for what you are dealing with, you have a host of symptoms that range from cardiac to gastrointestinal to...
I know this would not apply to all of us but if they are any disabled veterans as well, you get 10% discount at Lowe's and Home Depot and you get a percentage off your home taxes. Here in my county...
Hi PM......................... I have been using the Fentanyl patch for the last couple of years. I always put my patch on my shoulders, high up at the top between the scapula and shoulder where...