Seashell: That’s so eye opening! We to every 3-4 months change my meds so my body won’t be co dependent on one particular one. I also request often to be dialed back. Just recently he had mentioned...
stray dog: I took out the discussion on religion so the post didn’t go that direction. Sorry didn’t know HW had a rule against that. 😔 Thanks everyone for their info although it only makes it that...
So today I went and had my yearly physical done with my new PCP. I really liked him. He seemed very informative and really sat down and talked to me about some of the issues I had going on. I changed...
I try to exercise but no matter what I do even just a short walk I pay for with even more pain. I’ve gained weight and am now on a weight loss journey and my pain is at an all time high just walking...
Just wondering if anyone can help me with my CT Results. I’m soon to be going to a new Neurosurgeon after mine moved out of state. My first Neurosurgeon butchered my back in a series of 5 surgeries...
Seashell absolutely I definitely never take the assistance I receive for granted bc I know it can be yanked away in a blink of an eye. I have also seen people I know and love whom I know are also...
Just wanted to Update everyone one the outcome of my review. Everything was fine and I got a letter saying my disability would continue. I couldn’t help but be scared as I know I’m disabled but so...
Good Morning all. I’m hoping someone can help me. I have a history of having had one kidney stone. I also have a Neurogenic Bladder and although I can use the bathroom on my own I have to self cath...
Yes I was going to ask him first too but still didn’t want to test positive....
OkI didn’t have an attorney for the initial review. And I can’t think of anything that I would be doing that would deem me to be able to do “substantial work”. It’s just crazy to know that basically...
So I couldn’t find an answer on previous CBD threads so I apologize if this has been answered but I’ve been considering using CBD oil or gummy’s without THC but the pure kind and was wondering if it...
So I’m nearly 3 years in to receiving disability and I received a rather large envelope in the mail in. It was a letter informing me that my disability is up for review. I called to find out if this...
Thanks Susie. His appointment went as good as could be expected. His back has worsened. In January he was 70 degrees and today he was 78 degrees. The orthopedic surgeon does feel like our best option...
My son was recently diagnosed with Scheuermann's Kyphosis. The orthopedic surgeon said it was severe due to how curved his spine was. Apparently Scheuermann's is when you have both scolisis and...
So sorry it has been so long. I think the last time I was on was when I was going through the terrible withdrawal symptoms of the fentanyl patch. It's amazing only being on them for 2 months after...
Thats what I was going to say I guess all those massage therapist and chiropractors and dont forget the physical therapist burn the nerves....
Countrydad do they do a tens unit on u at physical therapy? Feels like electrical impulses on you. If so ur pain management doctor can prescribe you one. Just a thought of something that may help. If...
I had to get on a sleep med bc my anxiety got the best of me. It took me 3 meds to find a med that worked best for me. Until u go to the doc you can try over the counter meds. Melatonin works great...
:confused: Ok so I've went down on my pain meds since January to only taking 40% of what I was. I just had to increase last month bc my pain was breaking through more than I could stand. I'm not...
I came off most my pain meds I went down to 30 % of what I was on. I came off of all the fent, morphine, and oxy. I'm only on hydrocodone. It's just not cutting it. I'm just not wanting to get back...
How long and why do u have to go off pain meds so long for a pain pump trial. I'm afraid I can't do it. I'm being referred to a new PM per my neusurgeon which I'm excited about bc I'm not getting...
Well after only 5 months from a 3 tier fusion surgery I did the worst thing I could do. I tripped yesterday but caught myself. Didn't fall all the way. Well today I went to a friends for a min and...
Never too late for a 2nd opinion. My case for example went through 5 back surgeries thanks to that surgeon had to have a 6th bc he didn't fix the prob in the first place! NEVER to late for a 2nd...
So I am officially 19 days off oxy 20mg and fentanyl 50 mg. I'm only taking up to 6 and normally do take all 6 hydrocodone 10 mg and doing ok. My pain is about 6-7 all day but I love not feeling so...
I'm still alive and feeling oh so much better. The pain is pretty bad and the RLS is horrible. Still having some diarrhea but not as much nausea. Lost 13 lbs total. We will see what the dr says. My...
I'm alive! That's about all I can say....
I tried zofran first. It didn't work at all. I'm actually feeling a bit better. Nowhere near 100% but the pain and RLS is my major complaints. Still nauseous but nothing like before. I'm just gonna...
Straydog u did have it partially correct except it hasn't been my husband at all. He has been extremely supportive and has told me numerous times today put the patch back on. It has been friends that...
I looked up the cocodamol to see what it was. It looks like Tylenol with Codiene. In the UK it is over the counter. Crazy to think it is. I pray your back gets better. Back pain is horrid! I too...
No I went in for my monthly refill. He changed the oxy 20mg to hydrocodone 10mg. I am drinking and taking the Imodium hourly sorry previous post I said lomotrin (athletes food med) I can't even think...
I'm raging right now. I called him Thursday. Then I began calling at 7 this morning even speaking to the scheduling desk bc I didn't know if the symptoms I am having are ok and for him to call me in...
Today is much worse. They are supposed to be calling in clonidine and phenagran. The diarrhea and vomiting have me hurting pretty bad in my back. A little achy all over. Nervous sweats has just...
So far so good. Just got the shakes and nausea which makes me have little appetite. He did tell me if it was too much to do one at a time. But to do the oxy first which I've been off for 3 days. The...
This is the way my PM instructed me to do it. This was all talked about. He did say if it was too much go down on the oxy and keep the fentanyl then when I'm over that withdraw to take away the...
Well I'm sick of being on all the pain meds and have decreased myself down some. My pain is getting better using my Neurostimulator so I want to start coming off meds. I went to my pain dr and he...
He will go over everything about ur pain. Talk about options u might have. U will likely have a urine drug screen. Until these results come back don't be surprised that he will likely not give u pain...
This was my 6th surgery ugh. But I have heard u bulge it's just scary bc the fear of rupturing and experiencing that pain is so bad. So I don't wa nt to go thru that again. I do take cranberry pills...
Well I actually had a couple low pain days. My husband went above and beyond on Sunday to make me feel special. They woke me up to surprise me with a beautiful necklace that said mom. I had...
:turn: Well since my increase on the Neurontin things have been going much better. It was definitely much needed. The only trouble I have ran into is the communication between my doctor and his nurse...
Dr Report: my head CT was normal I do have a brain. The lumbar CT is pretty normal. He said the healing is slower than expected but he thinks it is related to recent infection. Still have a 10 lb...
Well today is filled with appts. Beginning at 1130 I have a CT with and without contrast of my back and head. I then have an appt. with neurosurgery to get him to read them. After those appts I have...
Well I put the patch back on yesterday afternoon. I was hurting so bad I had to do something. I couldn't do it anymore. My husband put something on Facebook about me taking meds that are prescribed...
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Welcome Kathleen, You will find the support here. I too hate being on narcotics and wish I could just pop a couple Advil here and there but it's not reality with chronic nerve pain. It's hard for...
RocckyD sending prayers and well wishes your way. Bless your heart. Just remember when all else doesn't work to keep fighting for that little guy u have. So on those days when you can't find the...
Family that understands & don't expect as much Ice packs Relaxation Hot Shower Prayers My sweet babies and the most kind compassionate husband And my pug...
What's so aggravating is her daddy just recently had his 2nd shoulder surgery and it's ok that he's on meds. It just hurts my feelings extremely. I hate that I shared with her about meds I'm on but...