I'm 41 and I've been dealing with chronic pain for over 10 years. About 3 or 4 years ago I finally was referred to a physical medicine doctor. We have tried a lot of things with varying success;...
I warned my wife about it when she got home. Then the first one came out. About a minute later she says "Oh wow, that is bad." Sigh. Such is life....
Don't have any help to offer except moral support. I have bouts of it and I actually came here today to post the same thing. I have had it bad for 2 or 3 days since I had a stomach bug on Monday....
Everyone is healthy again. Some goofy 24 hour bug. I had stopped taking my Celebrex due to cost, but now that my Humira was filled I refilled the Celebrex for 20%. I started taking it again Monday...
Horrible weekend with a stomach bug running through the house and today my neck is unbearable. Not sure what else to try or do. I passed on my anti-inflammatory recently due to cost, but now that my...
I have tried a few different types and it has not helped me at all. Not sure if it's just my genetics or chemical makeup or what. It seems to make my brain hyper active and tense up my shoulders and...
I had nerve blocks done on the facet joints, C3, 4, 5 on both sides. Then I had my thyroid removed a few weeks after the last block was done. Now the pain has shifted slightly and I'm still in...
A little late, but I had a horrible weekend. My wife was at a seminar so I was with all 4 kids alone. Friday night and Saturday were ok. A little pain on Saturday but not too bad. Sunday I woke up...
So sorry for your loss Skeye. I have 2 dogs and can't stand the thought of losing either one. I recently felt a growth on each of them, but I'm too busy with my own stuff to worry too much about them...
Sorry to see all the troubles people are having. It's tough at the holidays. There is always a bunch of extra stuff to do. My neck seems to be getting better from the ablation. They are starting up...
I made it through well. Glad you got so much done. We had my company Christmas party on Friday. Saturday I took my kids to gymnastics. I had my left side nerve block done a month ago and my right...
Thanks Abilene. The doctor doing the nerve blocks called me back that day and I got clearance from the surgeon and had the other nerve block done on Thursday. This nerve block was more painful than...
There are a lot of fears involved in becoming a first time parent. As others have said, you will do great. I did it 4 times in under 4 years! Every day is a challenge, but the joy they bring you is...
I recently picked up some "Panda" pillows from Costco in the USA. They are the chunks of memory foam type. As Gstar said, it works well because you can shape it how you like....
The surgeon said he is just a hired gun. My doctor decided it should come out. Then he got a bit more serious and we talked about the size, growth, nodules on both sides, the possibility of cancer...
Both tests went great. I was relatively pain free for 2-4 days each time. I had the real deal done on the left side yesterday. Supposed to go back in 2-3 weeks to have the other side done. Yesterday...
My first ibs/crohn's "accident" was in the car with my wife, my first born was less than a year old, and my in-laws. Outstanding. Second time I gave my wife my pants to wash while I was finishing the...
I'm new to this area of HW. About a year ago I started seeing a rheumatologist. He noted during my initial exam that my thyroid felt enlarged. I followed up with my primary and he sent me to an...
I have muscle knots in all areas of my traps. I have several self massage tools from Amazon that helped me for quite a while. It has been around 10 years dealing with this and it has gotten...
I'm glad you are at least finding some moral support from coming here. That is a big part of it, knowing that there are other people who deal with what we do and talking through our coping...
I went yesterday for my first nerve ablation test hit. They put whatever cocktail they use at three levels on both sides; C3-C5 I think they said. I was feeling horrible the morning of, but just...
That's terrible BG. I was recently at the point of parting ways from my pain dr, but at my last appointment he finally agreed I have tried everything and he sent me for nerve blocks and switched me...
I made it through the weekend, thankfully relatively pain free. Wednesday-Friday last week though were off the charts, and I quickly went back downhill yesterday. I need to start examining my desk...
Stay strong and keep fighting!...
Wow. I had no idea all of the things you are going through. I pray that the team you are working with is able to find a way forward to a better quality of life. Hang in there and keep fighting....
Interesting idea. I bought some therapy balls that are much more firm than tennis balls. I have been meaning to put one of the 3 in my car as I could really use it during my commute! I frequently use...
Thanks all for your support. Pitmom, I've bought a host of things from Amazon to help me. That is where I got my tens unit. My favorite is probably the s-hook massager. It helps me get to the knots...
My appointment was this afternoon. My current doctor responded exactly as I needed him to. He listened and looked at my history and said yeah, you've tried everything. In the end he is sending me to...
I had a pretty good weekend. Moderate pain. I'm almost out of pain meds. I have my appointment with the doctor late today. I'm not sure what to push for. I am open to injections. A different muscle...
I can relate to your situation. Particularly where you say you are in a rut and depressed and people can't see what you are really going through. You look a little down so people ask and you tell...
So sad to see this. I am 39 and thought I was "young" to have to deal with chronic pain. Mine is nowhere near the severity of yours. As Vickie said, people who don't live with pain don't understand...
Great thread here with lots of great information. I am thankful that I am not at this point, but feel that I am at the early stages. I can still get around, but often "pay the price" later. My main...
Sounds like a beautiful 9/11 tribute! I reflected quite a bit that morning, thinking back to that day. One none of us will ever forget I'm sure! I unfortunately was stuck at work, running around...
Like Sore2theCore, I'm struggling lately adjusting. Fortunately (maybe) I have 4 little ones to chase around so I don't have much time to sit around thinking about it, but I do find myself extremely...
Well the last week has been even worse. This weekend has been horrible. They really pushed me at PT on Thursday and I think I'm going to call them and throw in the towel on the PT. As my wife pointed...
Headaches are kind of secondary for me, but more debilitating. My primary pain is in my neck, shoulders and occipital nerves and sub occipital muscles. The tens unit is helping a bit. Need to find...
How horrible! I pray that you are feeling better and find some relief!...
No, this dog is "my" dog. The other dog is "her" dog. She wanted them both. Now that we have 4 kids, she resents all of the pets (we also have 3 cats that we both resent. lol) She just gets...
Thanks. Amazon promised Saturday delivery but as frequently happens, they shipped it for Friday delivery instead. :) So I will give that a go tonight. I also ordered a neck brace to wear while I'm...
PT was all massage yesterday. Helped a ton. They also decided to change things up and did ultrasound. I felt almost normal when I left there. But, by bedtime the pain was coming back. I woke up an...
Thanks Karen. I need the deep tissue massage. That is what loosens me up. I am in bad shape today, and I have a 2.5 hour meeting with our main customer. Frequently I get headaches after meetings, so...
It's so ironic that you posed that! I saw them yesterday at the drug store when I was getting my Norco filled (they filled them!) I haven't used one in years, so I thought I should try one. I ordered...
Hello all. Still muddling along. Been in the pain forum more lately. Really frustrated on that front. It's definitely taking a mental toll on me. Doing my best to keep a positive attitude, but my...
Thanks Char. I really like my RA so I might talk to him about it. I'm so frustrated with all of this. It is so mentally draining. Support is so hit and miss. Truly nobody understands what we go...
I should add my detail on my 2 years with this doctor. We have tried injections (some steroid mix) that helps for 2-4 weeks. I was on Prednisone from my PCP when he sent me to the PM dr and that...
I have been with this PM for about 2 years. He is my first PM doctor since moving from just suffering through not knowing what was going on to accepting that this is my life and I need some...
I made it through the weekend. Lower pain than normal. Perhaps the physical therapy is starting to work. My wife is extremely busy right now, so I was home alone with 4 kids much of the weekend. We...
No I have never been through that pitmom. I'm not thinking frequent rest or changing tasks would help. I am in a career that allows me to make my own schedule and get my work down as I see fit. I...
Morning all. I'm feeling much better today. Nothing much has changed physically. Just my attitude. Keep on keepin on everyone!...
Quick update. My mood turned around this afternoon. My psych boosted my zoloft and we talked about a number of things going on in my life. He said he had some good ideas for adders if I continue to...