Hi Dez, I'm new to the forum myself...2 days! I'm wondering who is prescribing your Lexapro - GP or specialist? I've tried a variety of meds over the past 5 years..many of the same ones you described...
The memory loss is a scary thing for anyone..regardless of age. It would probably be a good idea to start keeping a daily log...how you feel morning/afternoon/evening/night, what you eat, drugs (over...
Good morning everyone, I'm wondering if any of you have suggestions for getting through the day if you are working fulltime with your pain - if so, I would love to hear from you. I work in an office...
Dear Gramp, Thanks fo much for your great summyar of your pump experience. I have never heard of "Prialt", but will remember it going forward...it sounds horrible. I'm not surprised about the 5...
Straydog.... Thanks for all your information about your pump. Did you start off with only morphine and then a combo was suggested? My neurosurgeon is recommending a "pure" drug - probably Dilaudid...
Hi Gramps...so sorry the pump didn't work out for you. 5 years seems like a long time for useage and then removal. I would be very interested in hearing your experiences...it won't sway me...but I...
Has anyone out there gone through an implant of a pain pump (intrathecal pump) for pain relief? I already have a Medtronic neuro-stimulator on the right side for a specific back/leg problem and it is...
I have one - it was detected about 2 months after a double-laminectomy. Three out of three neurosurgeosns all tell me the same thing.."Absolutely no surgery...we'll just watch it." It has only grown...
So sorry to hear about your refill problems. I have been on duragesic patch for 3+ years and never had a problem until I moved across the country. Sometimes I go right to the wire with only the patch...