Don't feel alone, there are a lot of us right here with you. I am also in chronic pain and cannot find the cause and it's been almost 2 years and they can't find the root of the problem. I wish I...
I am running out of patience and options and I can't take this back pain anymore and am now getting a new pain shooting down my left arm. It is still efecting my left shoulder blade. I went to the ER...
Hi Laurel, I had an EMG specific for long thoracic nerve and it is done by a neurologist. Mine came up negative, but today, I started having sooting pains down my L arm & it got so bad, I had to...
Hi there, Thank you so much for the information, I am going to try and see an osteopathic dr. even if I have to go through my lawyer. I just think that there is definately something they are not...
Hi Sarita, Thanks for your info, I really appreciate it. I do have an EMG on the 27th and it is with a doctor who has research in neuromuscular problems, so I am good there. I have not thought of the...
Hi Razzle, Thanks for your reply, I am searching for some answers it is very painfull and as you said gets worse with lifting especiallly for me and also never stops, it is just there all the time. I...
Hello, I am in chronic pain surrounding my left shoulder blade, which also shoots down my back. It is hurting all the time and I have had neurolysis twice, but that only fixes half the problem. I...
Hi Lakeside, Wow, I am glad to hear that you are feeling better, that's great:) What are the shots that you are getting that help? Are they blocks? If so, how long do they last? I would like to know...
Hi Lakeside, I am happy to hear you are getting your treatments, I hope that they really are helpful to you. I am hanging in there after the battles over medicine with the dr's. They put me on ultram...
thanks susie I appreciate the info....
Hello to all, I am doing a little better, not trying to take to much meds due to the dr. issues. I appreciate all of your care an concern. I think I am going to try one more shot at nursing and if I...
quahog I actually was considering practically the same thing, medical lab tech. The only issue I have with it is the classes are only at night from 5-10pm and I don't personally learn as well with...
Hi to all, Thank you for all of your advice, I just feel blah with no energy and added stress due to the recovery. This is the longest time in my life I have been on anti-depressants since the...
Hello to everyone, I appreciate your responses, to answer the question about surgery, yes I did have radiofrequency neurolysis done Aug 20th and I also had it done the year before. The main issue is...
Hello, I have been taking zoloft for a few months now and it seemed to be helping for a while. I had surgery on August 20th and I feel like I am depressed all over again, almost like I'm not taking...
Hi to all, I am trying to find out what would be a good career for me because of limited lifting and chronic back pain. I was going for nursing and now I am told this is no longer an option. I want...
Hi Lakeside, I was just wondering how you are doing? I also have questions about teaching. I am considering going to school for that, but I have anxiety about public speaking. I think I would be o.k....
Shy, Just make sure number one is o.k. you, if you need meds or a little vacay, whatever it is you need just pay attention to your inner being and listen to yourself and all will work it's way out....
Hi Lakeside, I am really glad that you are back to teaching, I think the kids will definately keep your mind busy. I think it is good therapy to be so busy, I want to go back to work, but it will be...
I talked to his nurse and she basically told me I am expected to just go by the prescription and deal with it, I am affraid I am not strong enough to deal with this without any pain meds. Thank you...
Hi Shy, I want you to know that I am here to listen and you need to vent just as often as us, noone is perfect and you are not expected to not have life issues we all do. I am really sorry about your...
Hello, Have any of you had neurolysis surgery? I am having trouble controlling the pain during my recovery. The first time I had the surgery I had hydrocodone and it seemed to work o.k. I am on...
Shy, Wow I just realized on your signature that you are currently off all meds. What a great feeling, I am proud of you that s really great. Take care and I will be in touch. Afloat...
Jesse, I am so happy your doctor is helping you, that is great news. I am glad you are doing better and despite it all just know that the answer you seek are coming. Hang in there and keep us posted...
Hi Susie, To expain a little better I had a patient fall on me while I was transferring him and I now have twisted fact joints in my upper back which is constantly pressing on my nerves. The surgery...
Hello to all, Wow is so nice to hear from so many of you, I truly hoped that this note would not fall on deaf ears. I am thankful that all of you read my vent.... I do need to find a place to really...
Shy, Thank you for your kindness, I was so frustrated and hurting last night it was awefull, but I am thankful to know that you are here and I am not alone. I am going to call my doctor today and see...
Hi Jessie, Welcome to healing well this is a good place to get information and share your situation. I am definately not a doctor, but here are some things you might want to consider. Rheumatologist...
I had surgery about 3-weeks ago and the pain is worse than my original back pain. It is said to be better in 6-8weeks, it is going right through the pain medicine and making me very ornary. I am...
Hello to all who read, I feel like just giving up, eventhough that is not supposed to be an option. I am so miserable, I feel like I walk around with a knife in my back every day. This pain has...
rehabnurse, I read your reply and am thankfull for all your advice. I am glad to tell you I have finally decided to go for x-ray tech. I found a couple different schools, it should take 2-3 years,...
alwayshurtin, I am not sure of your exact situation regarding the RF procedure, I do know about that. What I know about RF is that it is related to relieving nerve pain. My facet joints are twisted...
Dear Rehabnurse, I am so sorry to hear about your recent situation being so difficult. I do not know why people offer to do things that they do not want to truly do, I feel for you and your children....
Hi ladybuggs, I am so sorry that you are still having such a rough time. The situation regarding your marriage is very unsetteling. I do not know the answers to you questions, I wish that I did. You...
ladybuggs, I am really sorry to hear that things aren't going well, I wish that there was some way to fix your situation. Marriage is tough and you have to take the good with the bad. There may still...
Hi Lakeside, Thanks for the good info, the procedure I had was radiofrequency neurolysis in t4-t7 nerves (thorasic). If you are having neurolysis, my pain Dr. says 6-8 weeks for recovery. It has...
Ladybuggs, I am sorry to hear about your frustration, especially being married for such a short period of time. I hope that you can try and understand that he is ill and does need help. You cannot...
Hello, I am wondering if any of you have come across any good books that deal with pain and depression. I have been quite depressed and recently had surgery for the second time. I feel slightly...
Dear Trouble, Sorry to hear about your dr. visit. One thing to know about cramping is usually potassium helps with that (bananas) are a great help. Also another thing to use is sesame oil, it can...
Hello cincygal, I am sorry about the pain your sister is having. Her medical problem could be multiple different things. I would recommend she go to her family md and ask what Dr. he or she would...
Hi Lakeside, It is so nice to hear from you. I'm glad that you are finding some relief. I wish there was a magical wand for us and all of the people here to provide relief from these issues. I am...
Hi Lakeside, I'm glad something made you feel better, even if your not sure what it was exactly. Just wanted to say hi, I have been out of touch for a while had my surgery on Monday. I don't know...
Hello to all, I just had my second RF procedure on Monday. I'm still really sore, but getting better slowely. Ice is definately my best friend right now. I just wanted to check in, I know I told some...
Joe, Hi, are you on a natural regimine that is working for you?, if so I would like to know what it is. It is not my intention to stay on meds long term, just temp. I prefer to go about it in a...
Hello, I was just wondering if any of you have had any help from natural treatments or vitamins? I don't feel like the anti-depressants I have tried so far have been of much help. I am still waiting...
Thank you both for all the info. I guess I am a bit impatient with meds working. I'm just tired of the process I guess. Well I really appreciate your help and advice. Take care, Afloat...
Carina, Thanks for sharing your experiences. It is hard to figure out what are the best options for us as far as relief is concerned. I wish you luck too in finding a treatment that works for a...
Hi Yellow, The feeling of being stuck is really a frustrating one. I share that frustration, I am having issues with that too. I'm not sure what is the right decision for you. Els, brought up some...
Hello to all, My Dr. swichted me from cymbalta right to zoloft. I am doing o.k., but I wonder if this is good or not? When you are switching medicine does it take the same amount of time to be...
Trouble and Holmesa, Just a question for you, I like you also deal with nerve pain. The best medicine that I was able to find other than surgery is nerve block medicine. This doesn't fix anything,...