Thanks sb. I'm def. gonna talk to him beforehand. Even if there is nothing else he can/will do, at least ill have spoke up for myself. Right?...
Ill be getting the injection at 4 today. He is out of town next week and he wanted to do it before he goes...
True. I just worry too much. If he says no I know ill live,I've made it this far. I would just like to do it more comfortably... Shoulda just asked yesterday, but hindsight is alwaya 20/20....
Thank you for sharing your experiences, and support. Just to elaborate, doc does his injections under flouro, so Im pretty sure he is going where he intends to. No anesthesia here either, but I dont...
Purgatory, Keep us posted. Hoping you get satisactory results. Fingers crossed!...
Jim, Thank you for sharing your experience. Sorry that it hasnt worked for you. But glad to hear it was the least flare-inducing of all that you have had. Hope you have a regimen that is providing...
So I just came home from my "post-esi series" follow up at PM. I told doc that I did see relief from the last two injections, nothing from the first... but after taking the kids to the movies on...
Prayers for you and your friend....
Rain changed our easter plans, so instead of hubby bbqing and kids kite flying...we went to the movies. My back has been doing a bit better from the esi, until those awful theater seats. Oh well. At...
Nothing too fancy here... dinner was actually popcorn, soda and gummy bears! (We went to the movies to watch "The Croods" with the kids)but lunch was decent. LOL...
thank you for the responses Tina and jim - you hang in there too! Sorry that you also experience this, but glad I'm not alone or going mad! Nvr- I have heard this also... maybe read it somewhere, but...
LC, hope you heal quickly! But thanks for the amusing thread.......
Hey everyone.... hope you are enjoying the beginnings of spring! Sorry I have been scarce, you have all been on my mind. I've been hiding out and handling my issues thewe past week. So... my body has...
Good info. Thank you Barbara....
Snuggled into bed with my ice pack and laptop....Well, I am sorry I have been such a spaz. I tend to worry more than I have to. I had a good talk with doc today before the injections. I am feeling...
Hello Solar Powered, I am sorry that you have to experience this, but glad that there is something you can try! I dont have an answer for your question, perhaps there is someone better fitted to...
C Diff is no joke! I been there 3 times! And to have it on top of everything else, I cant imagine...I hope they are giving you those gut flora granuales to help restore balance. Still keeping you in...
Splash, Jim, and Retiredmom, Well put! Maybe its just me, but I remember DARE classes in school could only be entered with a permission slip (just like sexEd) as some parents thought, like retiredmom...
LOL.... I would have given the recipe anyway.... but one of my pie recipies.... now THAT is a different story :)...
I dont have much to offer on the subject, just that I can be a (Virtual) shoulder for you to cry on. I have found this is a very supportive place to be... You may feel alone, but you are not. My...
rockyd - Thank you for the response! I do write, but I dont want to take a 10 page bunch of drivel into the docs, I guess I was just trying to narrow down my thoughts into a short, to-the point...
No problem. I'll pull it before my appt tomorrow and send it. I'm already tucked in for the day or I would send it now. Have a restful night all :)...
Oh geez! Feel better! Thank you for the updates...
I can send it to your email tomorrow if that's ok?...
The recipe or the finished product?...
:) Well if Pie makes you all happy, Im glad I could make you smile. Speaking of loving memories, isnt it funny how some of the strongest can be associated with food? My Grandma used to make THE BEST...
I go in for the third ESI in thr lumbar tomorrow. I moved the appointment up from Tuesday.The PM I see has two offices. I called the office closer to my house in MD, to ask the receptionist if she...
For Pete's sake! Education is one thing, but sensationalism can be detrimental. Sadly it's quite the norm nowadays to over dramatize.... and I'm sorry that the school scared your daughter so badly....
Cheesecake, strawberry rhubarb and pumpkin are my specialty :) I wouldn't even know where to find gooseberries! Where are they native to?...
I am junk food junkie!!! But whenever I overdo it on salt, sugar etc... I get a bad craving for cucumber. I don't know why, but whenever I feel "food yuk" a cuke always makes me feel better. Maybe...
I know it was mentioned on another thread about "thank you" gifts to your care providers.... (which I do as well) If I could travel to all of you, you would wake to a homemade pie for all the support...
Betsey, I hope the new regimen provides you relief! I have some leftover lido patches from when I pulled a muscle a few years ago and I use them when I've exhausted all my other "at home" attempts at...
As mentioned in my previous thread, I wanted to do a "happy post". So this week I just wanted to start by saying how greatful I am to be here. This really is a supportive, caring and knowledgeable...
Well wishes and prayers to you! Hope you get stable soon!...
I am also hlab27 +. Arthritis in s/i joints. Dx'ed as psoriatic arthritis since I have had lesions as far back as I can remember. Uveitis can also be present with that. My rheum has me on enbrel....
Thanks sore...
Purgatory - a fitting screen name :)...
Also, Depression is setting in very deep this week. My attempts at "projects" are futile. Been "grieving" for what I used to be able to do before this ickiness took its grip over my body. What...
Almost- yes, perhaps you are right about the dad thing. But he never tickled me after that. Sometimes you just don't want to be touched! As far as the skin I've tried about everything on the shelf!...
SE- Thank you! I really like how they even categorized by "light" and "intermediate" :) Hellooo "Bookmark website" :) Chartreux- I will check that out as well, thank you...
Sitting and waiting until the 3rd ESI and serious conversation with PM on the 26th. Debating if the annual (or as-of-late"sporadically-annual")Easter camping trip is going to happen this year. Lexi -...
Nvr- the county I live in has pool at a fee for use or membership basis. I'll look into if they offer classes. I do like swimming since it's light impact on my body. SE- thank you. I appreciate you...
Almost medfree- I can't recall anything overtly traumatic... but I know I've always hated being tickled. I vaguely remember my dad tickling me and I got so mad I cried :/ I also can't stand showers...
Yes, that is a very helpful side effect of gardening :)...
Thank you for this thought provoking thread!!! I never really stopped to consider why I always said im "Crowd Phobic". Its not the people, its the noise, the proximity, and too much stimuli when...
Good luck! Keep us posted :)...
Hello, I am usually on the chronic pain forum, as I have been dealing with multiple issues, one of which is Fibromyalgia. Over the years I have attempted many different hobbies for the satisfaction...
I did complete the medrol. It abated things for a few days and went right back up as doses went down. I've gotten about three doses of enbrel, but its been sporadic. After two injections I got this...
Sorry... I figured I should add my med list in case it comes up.... Enbrel 50mg/ml 1x weekly. Psoriatic arthritis Mobic 15mg 1x daily. Psoriatic arthritis Prozac 40mg daily. Depression Excedrin...
frSB I didn't think no-one cared.... I just saw the views and no responses, I just figure it was awful quiet. Alcie it's just the ESI so far. I had one in the s/I joint for the arthritis and one...