I have an appointment Tue. with my PCP. I explained to my nurse what's going on and she made the appointment for me. I think she was almost as upset as I was about them under medicating me. I just...
Thanks for the reply Rocckyd! I haven't been this lightly medicated in a long time and my conditions are only getting worse. I called my PVP and the nurse knows what's going on with my health and...
I've been going to my PC for 5mth now and I've come to conclude they're scamming patients for their insurance $$$$ My Neuro had referred me to the clinic for my neuropathy and I also have deformed...
I guess i'll just tell my PM that I'm still not getting relief from it and see what will be Rx next... its frustrating having going thru these trial without any benefits......
Thanks for the replies! Luie you make a good point about the Fentanyl but I went from that to the Butrans. Fentanyl worked ok for my pain but it made it VERY difficult to urinate. Percocets make me...
Sorry to hear your problem Mandy. I've been there at 7 days and its horrible!!!Senna and Colace didn't even help me. What did was eat about 2-3 prunes, 2-3 glasses of apple juice and generic maximum...
I have took the Butrans patch for a month and 1/2. The first month I was on 5mcg and told my PM that I couldn't tell any difference so she upped it to 10mcg. I have Norco 10/325 for breakthrough. I...
Thanks for replying nvrthesame98! What I was was a going to ask my PCP was to go back on lortabs. My computer has a weird spell check that I'm not very happy with. Another thing is this place is...
My Neuro has referred me to PM due to Neuropathy, degenerative nerve damage etc. I am currently taking oxycodon which I told him that it wasn't helping that much and was also making me drowsy. He...
Hi Lynwood! Always nice hearing from you... I like your description you nailed it good! I had visited a new Neurologist yesterday 6-10-13 and I asked him this exact question. "Yes" was his...
Thanks for the reply Butterflake! This is an issue that I'm eager to discuss with my Neurologist Mon. my last neuro told me that I had nerve damage but couldn't tell me he reason why "idiopathic" I...
I ad major foot surgery Mar 14 and just Monday started to walk out of te ast. Sorry not all keys are working for me..Lol. Anyway I wen to my PCP and e knows I ae neuropaty and said tat I was luky tat...
Hi Sophia I understand your situation because I have recently been rx oxycodone myself. I agree with the responses that you have received from the other members. Unfortunately it has not met my...
Hey Quincy thanks for the reply! No I haven't tried that. My Dr. visit went well. We went over my neuropathy problems and I have an appt. with a different Neurologist. I was also prescribed Oxycodone...
David I really hate for you and anybody that's gone and going through the mess that you have!!! Cancers a bitch! I got a clean bill on my kidney Wed. I had a tumor removed 4/12 and will be checked...
Sounds like a tough time for the both of you!!! I haven't had any constipation issues either but have the itching associated with the meds. I'm just going to tell him that they're not working as...
Thanks for the reply David. I have a number of ailments. Neuropathy, osteoarthritis, MCTD which cause joint and muscle pains including chronic muscle spasms and I was born with abnormal feet ( ridged...
I have been on Lortab 10-325 4x a day now for over a year now. They used to help me pretty well thru the day. I had asked the doctor if it was possible fore to take OTC for a while to help out while...
Thanks for your reply Evelyn. I'm still clenching my jaw from time to time but not as much that I'm aware of while I'm sleeping. I may have built up my muscles in my jaws from clenching while I sleep...
Maybe my jaw clenching is just a new something new with my stress that has just surfaced and just a coincidence. I have only been on Paxil for just a little over a week. I'm still in the waiting...
Thanks Oilslick! Did you happen to experience jaw clenching during this time? Anyway I guess I'll have to wait a while for the benefits....
Thanks Hibee! I just wish that it didn't take so long to get started. maybe it will be worth it1...
S.C. you have really answered my questions better than I imagined! I can ell that you are well educated on the matter. I will keep posting from time to time as I feel that posting in itself is a big...
Thanks for the quick and very informative reply S.C!!! Like I said I know very little about SSRI meds. The Tramadone was prescribed by the same Dr. for sleep, pain but I cant remember if it was for...
This is my first anxiety/depression med and was wondering if I could get your thoughts and experiences from this. 1. How long dos it take to work? 2. Does it help with stress when it does start...
Yeah keep trying because denying is standard procedure I think . I believe I have talked to you about this before. I couldn't remember who it was. Is there a free health clinic that you could try...
Have you applied for SSI/Medicaid? My lawyers didn't care about helping me on that. I wonder if its because if your already on SSI/Medicaid that you get processed sooner for SSD/Medicare? My...
Its none of my business and if you rather not say I'd understand. I think that all the problems you've ot have you applied for disability? I had to get on it "its not where I wanted to be this stage...
Mine is constant "eeeeeeee" and at times it will build up so loud that it drowns out anything on tv. Very annoying! I think might get min checked into with ENT. I'm on Medicare/ Healthspring ....
Glad to read that your doing better! My ears are ringing very loud now. What does tinnitus mean? I thought it was due to working in a mill but it started 3yr later no longer working there. I hope you...
They haven't told me when I will begin the therapy yet. I did ask the dr. "just guessing, how long it would be before I could be back walking in my own shoes" he told me maybe about 3mth....? I'm...
I want to thank all of those for support and those who took the time to read! I had my cast removed and got to see my "New Foot" lol. It's completely different and almost looks like a normal foot...
I cant help you outside but in the house you can buy sun resistant curtains. Don't know if that can help. I don't have sun issues except sensitive eyes. Wish you the best of luck!!!...
Joy I hate to hear your having a very bad time!!! I can really relate to the knee popping, swelling and PAIN! I would suggest making the call. My experience with specialists is that when you really...
Thanks Nicolina! It's been tough and going into 4th week and 6 more to go plus therapy. I appreciate the reply. I hope your foot doesn't bother you too bad with arthritis. Broken bones in the feet...
Thanks Barbra! I will try to ask that question at my next visit to the Dr. or at the Pharmacy. It might be worth knowing if it helps keep them from returning the next day or so. It's easy to miss a...
Thanks Kitt! I don't really have anyone that I can confide in. I cant talk to my family and also live in a small town and well guess you understand. I cant sleep at night which is when the anxiety...
Thanks for your reply Kit! I never abused prescription meds although they were available. I chose not to take them because they made me very nauseous, that was back in 1990's. Although in 2010 my Dr....
Barbra I hate to hear that your going thru such a rough time!!! I don't know how but I hope you get your pain managed!!! Keep in mind you'll get to see your little girl soon! I know how it is to lose...
TY Barbra, that means a lot! Spasms eased up this eve. but now my Neuropathy is flared up "feet r burning!". I missed a dose of Gabapentin "my fault!" I have a ques. Should you take relaxers even...
This is my first time on this part of HW and I know that I can get great advice here. I've been a member of HW since Nov/2011. I've had med. problems well before then. I will start by saying a big...
S.C gave a very informed reply! As for your pains you may have only a stress headache 'which do hurt!" Hope you have find what you are looking for!...
I was denied first go around also. Make sure you stay after getting your SSI so that you can at least get your Medicaid started!! That way you can get some income started and medical. Good luck and...
Oh I hope you get it turned around and get to feeling better soon!...
The first week after my foot surgery I was actually doing better than expected but going into the second week I'm having spasms like crazy. I'm wondering If the meds that I was on during the oper....
Sorry to hear your having a tough time BlueMoon. Not truly knowing all the circumstances of your situation as far as the occupation/field and availability. JB1 and Karen gave some great ideas. I...
Thanks for the replies! Barbara sorry you have spasms too! I have Zanaflex and Flexeril for the spasms which do help but rather not be on anything. I probably shouldn't wait till they get bad before...
Oh that has got to hurt!!! I hope that you can get your pain managed and after that biopsy I hope you get the results you need. I'll say a prayer for you tonight!...
Just wanted to let everyone that chatted with me know that the surgery went well. Dr. told me that he was sure that he's fixed everything and shouldn't have to operate a second time like he had...
I don't have what I would call the butterfly rash but it is definitely red butterfly discoloration. I look like I have been wearing sunglasses and then been out in the sun too long and got what I...